Spiral

Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game about Bernard Penfield, a writer-at-heart whose mind is undergoing cognitive degeneration. You accompany him as he navigates its growing instability, revisits treasured moments and tries to hold on to his memories. The story follows him through five stages of life, from childhood and teenage friendships to adulthood and growing wiser.

Bernard’s memories

Explore 19 fully explorable memories, with an experience designed to take 8–10 hours. You visit the Penfield cabin for family campfires and fishing trips, explore a library cared for by Bernard’s mother, fly kites with his childhood friend Emily and play Castles & Creatures with a group of kids. A diverse cast of characters is fully voiced in English and French.

Explore and remember

As you progress through Bernard’s mind, cognitive degeneration changes both his perspective and how he tells his story, affecting how you play. The visuals and music also become harder to grasp as his memories slip away. Exploring memories and finding moments hidden in plain sight strengthens Bernard’s connection to his mind and slows the degeneration. Your exploration and dedication shape your experience of the story, and several mini-games are tailored to Bernard’s memories.

Soundtrack

An original soundtrack accompanies the game.