I Wish I Were the Moon

About

I Wish I Were the Moon is a puzzle game that revolves around a romantic tangle between a boy, a girl, and the moon. Created by Daniel Benmergui and released in 2008, it tasks players with making decisions that alter the relationships and outcomes. Each choice branches into new possibilities, leading to multiple endings as you piece together the full story. The gameplay is minimalistic, relying on text-based interactions and a handful of visual cues to guide your path through the narrative. It's a quiet, reflective experience that leans into ambiguity, letting players shape the story through small, meaningful actions. What makes this game memorable is its literary inspiration and how it uses a simple framework to explore complex emotions. Based on Italo Calvino's The Distance of the Moon, it distills themes of longing and connection into a web of choices. Though short, the game’s open-ended nature encourages replayability as you chase every possible combination. Its understated design and philosophical undertones have earned it a dedicated following over the years. For those who like stories that linger, this one’s a quiet gem.