Painwives

Game premise and objectives

Painwives is a narrative-driven exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic valley. You play as Sister Magpie, tasked with reaching a remote shrine to give birth. The game involves following maps and tracks, investigating holy places, and uncovering the history of previous Sisters who made the same pilgrimage.

Exploration and environment

The valley is filled with strange monuments and remnants of past journeys. You interact with what others left behind, which can lead you forward in your mission or create doubt about your purpose. The landscapes and locations help build the world through their designs and hidden stories.