Cleave & Conscience

You are the Weapon, a sentient executioner forged by primordial hands, tasked with judging the souls trapped in purgatory. Every choice you make determines who returns to life and who fades into the void forever. But judgment is never simple. Each soul carries a story, a past, a justification—and as their executioner, you must weigh morality against pragmatism, mercy against justice.

With every decision, you are judged in return. Will you stay true to your convictions, or will the weight of your choices change you?

Features

• Morally Complex Choices – No easy answers, no obvious "good vs. evil." Every soul presents a dilemma.
• Reactive Judgment System – Your choices shape not only the fate of the souls but also how you are perceived.
• Atmospheric Dark Fantasy – Explore a purgatory shaped by consequence and shrouded in mystery.
• Unique Soul Histories – Every soul is distinct, with a past that forces you to question your own values.
• Fast-Paced Development – Built under extreme time constraints in just 5 days for Pirate Software’s Game Jam 16.

What Makes It Unique?

Unlike traditional choice-driven games, Cleave & Conscience doesn’t just test what you think is right—it forces you to decide what kind of executioner you are. There is no singular “correct” path, only the one you carve for yourself. The game doesn’t just tell a story—it reveals who you are.

Will You Be Just? Will You Be Kind? Or Will You Be Feared?

The only thing more terrifying than purgatory… is knowing that you are the one who decides.