Crossroads

A short visual novel about two strangers, one bus ride, and the choices that decide how the night ends.

You play as Robert, a man worn down by the daily grind—job lost, relationship broken, and no reason left to keep going. Boarding the last bus of the night with final intentions, his quiet seat by the window is disrupted by an unexpected companion: a boy with a backpack and troubles of his own.

Through dialogue choices, you shape their conversation. Will you shut him out, open up, or deflect with humor? Each choice builds or breaks the fragile connection between them, leading to one of two possible endings—bleak resignation, or a fragile spark of hope.

This was made in 3 days for the Imaginary Game Stuidos mini game jam for september 2025.  The theme was 'The Daily Grind' 

Themes & Warnings
Crossroads deals with heavy emotional topics, including depression, family conflict, and suicidal ideation. Player discretion is advised.

Features

• A branching narrative with meaningful choices

• Two distinct endings shaped by your connection

• Character art and expressive dialogue

• A story that can be finished in a single sitting (~15 - 25 minutes)

At the end of the line, will you step off alone—or take a different path together?

Credits:

Author/Programmer ~ Amanda Litwin/Teharra Rose

Character Art ~ Boloy (https://boloy.itch.io/)

Voice Actors:

PA ~ Caxt Nova (https://caxtnova.itch.io/)

Scenery & Background Art:

Teharra Rose ~ Canva Pro Subscription

SFX & Music:

Music ~ KH74 (https://kh74.itch.io/)

Other sound effects ~ freesound community Pixabay