Pixel-art LGBTQ+ 'plotformer' Quantum Witch Announces June 24 Launch Date
Step into a journey of self-discovery, choice, and consequence - and don't worry too much about that portal, it's probably nothing!
[London, UK - March 26, 2025] – Get ready for an adventure like no other! Quantum Witch, a pixel art, choice-driven adventure is coming to PC on June 24, 2025. Created by solo developer NikkiJay, Quantum Witch combines an emotionally resonant story with a healthy dose of fourth wall-breaking humour as the world's first 'plotformer'.
Quantum Witch follows Ren, a simple farm girl living with her bonded one, Tyla, in the idyllic land of Hus. Whilst on a fetch quest to find her lost flock of faer (lovable, sheep-like creatures), Ren finds herself pulled into a multiversal conflict between ancient gods. Every decision shapes Ren's path, and influences the fate of her homeland.
This is a game where your choices really matter, and what you do (or don't do) has direct consequences on the story. Convince a character to wear that beautiful flower in their hair? They will wear it for the rest of the game. Save a character from an otherwise harrowing fate? They will play an integral role in your story. Oh, and it isn't a cult.
An inclusive game about choice and consequence, Quantum Witch features a host of lovable (and occasionally hilarious) characters, including The Skeleton Who Can See Through Time and the robot Clippers. From small decisions to world-altering shifts, the game emphasizes the power of choice, where even the simplest interactions lead to meaningful, unexpected experiences.
With the added help of BAFTA-nominated writer Paul Rose and video game journalist Stephanie Sterling, Quantum Witch blossomed into an even richer, more immersive adventure. Paul Rose played a pivotal role early in development, helping to shape the game's tone and direction. Later, Stephanie Sterling joined the team and wrote one of the game's key later locations.
"You know when you have that proverbial "good feeling" about something? I had that feeling before officially joining the project, and felt it all the more after coming aboard," shared Stephanie Sterling, who wrote one of the locations in the game, "Writing for Quantum Witch has been a distinct pleasure, a chance to tackle some wonderfully edifying narrative ideas while having a lot of fun. It's a funny and heartfelt game with something special about it, and I'm excited for people to see the full thing."
Features:
-
Inclusive Representation: The story of Quantum Witch is built on a foundation of LGBTQ+ inclusivity and representation.
-
A Story-Driven Adventure: Quantum Witch offers a branching narrative with multiple endings and side quests that affect the game's ultimate conclusion. Can you experience every character's journey and find all there is to discover?
-
Fourth Wall-Breaking Humour: Packed with witty dialogue and self-aware characters, Quantum Witch frequently breaks the fourth wall, delivering amusing and unexpected moments.
-
Retro Pixel Art & Music: Drawing from the classics, Quantum Witch features retro pixel art, and a heartfelt soundtrack by NikkiJay and Christopher Jerden-Cooke.
-
Your Choices Matter: No two playthroughs are the same. With different endings, side quests, and multiple paths, Quantum Witch ensures that the choices you make impact the outcome of your journey with Ren in more ways than one.
You can wishlist Quantum Witch on Steam now.
About NikkiJay
NikkiJay is an independent game developer with a passion for creating inclusive, narrative-driven stories. With a lifelong love for games, NikkiJay draws upon personal experiences and a love for crafting stories where your choices really matter. Nikki is the sole developer behind upcoming indie game and world's first 'plotformer' Quantum Witch, which combines retro-inspired pixel art with an emotionally resonant and choice-driven story about self-discovery, freedom, and - if you have time - dethroning a god.
