Wicked Willow

Wicked Willow is a narrative game set in 1993. You play as Willow, a witch whose powers awaken after a brush with death. She is a judgy vegan and an atheist who wears a cross “ironically”; her tragic past has left her sad, and gaining magic does little to improve her attitude.

Willow and her companions

Willow’s friends include Avery, her environmentalist best friend; Xarsi, a nun-turned-succubus; Tanya, a self-appointed mentor with a secret past; and Lydia, an Evangelical Christian whose cheerful manner irritates Willow. Shadow, a talking cat, accompanies them and never stops talking.

Choices and story paths

Your choices shape the story, with each one creating a new branch. The game has eight unique plot paths, each with its own mystery to uncover, and choices have their own consequences. For example, when Avery is denied coverage for liver-saving medication, you can try to heal Avery, use magic to alter the insurance forms, avoid using your powers or ask Avery to move in so you can share rent and Avery can afford the pills.

The story has no stat meters, failstates or puzzles. Every choice is valid on its own terms, rather than leading to a single “true” ending. An unlockable Choice Map helps you find all the routes.

LGBTQ themes

The characters and romance opportunities span the LGBTQ community. The story addresses sexual repression, gender identity and conversion therapy, and takes place in 1993, when the community was beginning to come out of the shadows.

Key features

• Full voice acting.
• A 75,000-word script with eight branching paths and endings.
• Animated cutscenes.
• An original soundtrack.
• An unlockable gallery.