Open-source Unity quest system using directed graphs for linear, branching, or parallel missions.

How do you implement branching quests in SimpleQuest?

Nodes list next steps to activate on completion; prereqs gate starts—build webs without global awareness.

Is SimpleQuest free to use in commercial games?

Yes, MIT license on GitHub—fork, ship, profit.

SimpleQuest: Hacking Quests into Directed Graphs

Deadlines force hacks; genius follows cleanup. SimpleQuest turns quest chaos into elegant graphs, letting indies craft nonlinear stories without the spaghetti code.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

SimpleQuest directed graph nodes connecting quest steps in Unity editor

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SimpleQuest uses directed graphs for decoupled, flexible quest design in Unity. 𝕏
Born from game jam desperation, evolved into clean architecture via post-deadline refactor. 𝕏
Ideal for indies wanting branching narratives without heavy plugins. 𝕏

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