Stick closely to the path, my dear, don’t wander and don’t stray! 

The mists are full of secrets, the woods are full of fae; 

And many careless mortals they’ve spirited away— 

So do not go a-wandering, but on the path please stay!

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You've lost your way and nearly lost your life; will your name be enough to buy it all back?

Burdock is a dark and atmospheric fairytale with fae creatures, riddles, and danger abounding. Will you be able to navigate the perils you face and reclaim your life? Or will the mists swallow you up for good...?

Features:

• Nameable Protagonist (gender left undefined)
• 24,000 words (roughly 1-3 hours playtime)
• Four Full Endings—and multiple Bad Ones
• Original Soundtrack

Content Warnings: violence, blood, and potentially disturbing imagery and sound effects. There are no intended jump scares, and no animals are harmed—though the same cannot be promised of the protagonist!

Created in a month for the 2023 Spooktober Visual Novel Jam by:

Character Art and Design: Remnantation

Original Soundtrack: John Åhlin

Coding: Windchimes

Logo and UI Design: IngThing

Direction, Sound Design, Backgrounds, and Writing: B.L. McDarragh