It Depends

About

It Depends is a narrative puzzle game where every action reshapes the story. Four friends trapped in an orphanage face a night that unravels reality. You navigate their lives through branching choices and environmental puzzles, with each decision locking you into a new path. Outcomes depend on who you trust, what you solve, and how you react to strange events. The game’s fixed camera angles and minimalist visuals keep the focus on its web of cause and effect. No choices can be reversed, so every playthrough builds a distinct version of the story. The game’s structure emphasizes replayability, with multiple endings and hidden connections between decisions. Though its 2016 release predates many modern choice-based games, its sharp writing and tight pacing have kept it in the indie spotlight. Mobile controls are intuitive, and the short runtime makes it easy to jump between timelines. Community guides often surface new theories about the world’s rules, proving the game’s staying power. Simple presentation masks a complex system where small actions ripple into big consequences.

Storyline

When an ordinary night becomes not so ordinary, the four friends who have been living together in an orphanage all their lives - Tyler, Ken, Maisie, and Sophia - have to react. Their lives, the world, and everything else is about to change, and it all depends on what they choose to do.