The Next World

Embark on a gripping journey in The Next World, a strategic visual novel developed by Illuminated Games. Set in a dystopian future, the game narrates the plight of survivors from a crashed colony ship as they struggle to establish a new life on an unwelcoming planet. This unique hybrid experience draws inspiration from classics like The Banner Saga, King of Dragon Pass, and Oregon Trail, focusing on intricate planning and decision-making rather than combat.

Players must strive to keep their colonists alive by making tough choices that shape their adventure. Engage in colony management by constructing vital structures, salvaging wreckage, and addressing numerous challenges, each with branching outcomes. The game features a robust strategy system, enabling players to oversee their colony on a hostile world while navigating an intense narrative filled with political intrigue, sabotage, and survival.

With fully hand-drawn retro-industrial sci-fi art, The Next World boasts two unique protagonists and a colorful array of NPCs. Face dozens of events designed to either assist or hinder your progress, ensuring that every decision carries weight and consequences. Will you lead your colony to safety or watch it succumb to despair?