Darkward

Darkward is a dark, text-driven point-and-click adventure. You explore a world of crumbling sanctuaries, twisted vows and buried truths by clicking links in the text; there are no typed commands. The story unfolds through fragments such as inscriptions, found records and the meaning of places, as well as through what you choose to do or refuse to do.

Story and world

You awaken in a time that does not flow, in a cold, silent place with no memory of who you are. You rise from stone as a Wanderer, seemingly compelled to move. The world reveals itself indirectly, through its places and the fragments you find.

Choices and exploration

Your choices have consequences: some paths close forever, while others open only later. The game offers little direct explanation, and attention to its text and surroundings helps piece together its lore. Its dark fantasy deals with faith, ruin and things beyond human understanding.