Simple Semantics is a minimal, text-driven decision game about meaning, interpretation, and responsibility.
You do not speak directly to the world — you rule through interpretation..

In this game, words matter, but not always in the way you expect.

You play as the Queen.

Non-player characters (NPCs) bring you messages — requests, prophecies, warnings, or advice.
These messages are not instructions. They are open to interpretation.

The system works on a simple but tricky idea:

• NPCs send messages
• You interpret those messages
• The Queen takes action
• Coins are rewarded based on interpretation logic, not moral correctness

Even if:

• The message was misunderstood X
• The action taken was not what the NPC “meant” X

You may still gain coins, because:

• The Queen acted decisively
• Or the fault lies in interpretation, not intention

Likewise:

• You may correctly understand a message
• But the Queen’s action may still lead elsewhere

Meaning is unstable. Authority is final.

1. Read the message presented by an NPC.
2. Interpret what you think it means.
3. Make a decision as the Queen, not as yourself.
4. Observe the outcome.
5. Gain coins — not because you were right, but because you ruled.

There is no single correct path.
The game rewards interpretation, not obedience..

• Coins are not a morality score
• Coins are tied to decisions made by the Queen
• Correct interpretation ≠ correct outcome
• Incorrect interpretation ≠ failure

The Queen’s authority stands even when meaning breaks.

There is no installer and no repository setup required.

1. Visit the itch.io page
2. Download the build for your operating system
3. Extract and run the game

Itch.io link:
https://basic-bitch-foundation.itch.io/simple-semantics

• Windows
• Linux
• macOS

(Choose the version suitable for your OS on itch.io)

|Credits|

Made by @bbb
for Milky Way
by Hack Club