Narrative Writer for Psychologically Deep RPGs (Remote)

Longdue Games; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Longdue Games seeks a talented Writer to shape an immersive, narrative-first RPG in early development. You will craft dialogue, character interactions, and branching storylines where choices matter and have consequences.

Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to weave psychological depth, psychogeography, and mood-driven environments into gameplay, emphasizing storytelling, exploration, and non-linear tension.

Qualifications

• Must have experience writing for video games, especially RPGs or interactive fiction.
• Ability to craft stories exploring psychogeography, psychology, and dark societal themes.
• Ability to develop environments reflecting a character's internal state and mood.
• Interest in cosmic mysteries, existential questions, and philosophical ideas about society and power.
• Capable of working within a creative team and taking feedback to contribute to the project.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling dialogue and narrative events that deepen connections between characters and the world.
• Develop a rich story exploring how environment influences the protagonist's mental journey.
• Contribute to building a universe with contrasts, reflecting two interconnected worlds in gameplay.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers, and fellow narrative team members to ensure story is deeply integrated with gameplay.

Skills

Storytelling

Dialogue writing

Character development

Psychological depth

Branching narratives

Team collaboration

TTRPG-inspired mechanics

Job description

Longdue Games seeks a talented Writer to shape an immersive, narrative-first RPG in early development. You will craft dialogue, character interactions, and branching storylines where choices matter and have consequences.

Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to weave psychological depth, psychogeography, and mood-driven environments into gameplay, emphasizing storytelling, exploration, and non-linear tension.