Game Story Designer

About the Role

Mercury Falls is an indie game studio building atmospheric, minimalist experiences where story is the product. We believe narrative is the deepest moat a game studio can build — lore that players return to, worlds that feel lived-in, characters that linger. You will be the architect of that moat. Working closely with the founder and a small dev team, you will shape the stories, environments, and emotional arcs that define Mercury Falls as a studio.

Responsibilities

• 01Develop core narrative frameworks, lore bibles, and worldbuilding documents for Mercury Falls titles
• 02Write dialogue, environmental storytelling, and in-game text that feels natural and evocative
• 03Design narrative structures that work within minimalist, atmospheric game design constraints
• 04Collaborate with developers to integrate story beats into gameplay loops and level design
• 05Build long-term IP foundations that can support sequels, expansions, and transmedia opportunities
• 06Research and reference atmospheric indie games, literary fiction, and visual storytelling
• 07Contribute to marketing copy, devlogs, and community-facing narrative content

Requirements

• —Demonstrated experience in game writing, narrative design, or interactive fiction
• —Portfolio or writing samples showing ability to craft mood, tone, and subtle worldbuilding
• —Understanding of how narrative integrates with gameplay — not just cutscenes and dialogue trees
• —Self-directed work ethic — you can own a narrative vision from concept to polish
• —Strong grasp of English prose with an ear for voice and rhythm

Nice to Have

• —Shipped at least one game or interactive narrative project
• —Familiarity with Twine, Ink, Yarn Spinner, or similar narrative tools
• —Interest in 2D atmospheric games, pixel art aesthetics, or minimalist design
• —Experience writing for games with limited dialogue — environmental and visual storytelling