Keyword: A Spider's Thread

Keyword: A Spider's Thread is a narrative thriller set in 2048, in a city inspired by Toronto. You play as Guo, a father with a complex past, and use logical deduction, hacking and social engineering to find your missing daughter, Sala. The city combines cyberpunk with traditional Chinese aesthetics.

Investigate the city

You solve problems through actions such as hacking into emails and social media, searching the dark web for clues to Sala’s whereabouts, and uncovering secrets in your home. Binoculars let you spy into neighbors’ homes, look for lurking enemies and survey the city for clues. You must decide what to investigate without dialogue prompts that reveal the answers, relying on your own intuition to determine what to do next.

The investigation also raises questions about the consequences of sharing personal information online. The soundtrack by Seycara reflects the emotional tone of the gameplay.

Time loops and the past

As you travel through time loops, your view of reality changes. You must reconsider whether your memories of the past are accurate, whether forgiveness is possible and whether redemption is within reach. The narrative was written by Jiangshan, a Future Science Fiction Master award-winning author.

Difficulty modes

Three difficulty modes let you choose the level of challenge, and a flexible hint system is available if you get stuck.