UNDER | HEAVEN
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
The world ended. The unpaid overtime didn't.
Julian, a janitorial drone operator in the domed city of Megiddo and sometimes-artist in the simulated world of the Exchange, considers himself content with the quiet life he lives. But, his everyday calm is shattered when an old friend he believed dead turns up very much alive and missing two years of memory.
Ash had a hard life, even before his present troubles. He ran away from everything and everyone he knew, came to terms with his gender identity and transitioned, and has fought for every inch of survival. Now, he finds himself fighting once more and, this time, he may not be able to prevail on his own.
But even as the pair meet each other anew and grapple with the immediate problems of survival, the mysteries of Ash's past grow more and more dangerous. As the two work together to save him, they will be drawn into a web of conspiracy that will shake the very foundations of their world and of who they are to each other and to themselves.
UNDER | HEAVEN is a free 18+, linear visual novel combining high-concept cyberpunk and an intimate narrative about survival, community, and building a life worth fighting for.
Content Warning
UNDER | HEAVEN contains explicit depictions of nudity and sexuality and is intended only for adult audiences. Portions of the story concern topics including mental health, self-harm and suicide, violence, substance use, and medical horror and may not be suite to all audiences.
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Development log
- April Development Update!11 days ago
- 1.3 Update48 days ago
- First Development Update49 days ago
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Very promising, very gorgeous presentation - and written wonderfully. Super excited to see where this goes.
Gorgeous in art, music, and writing. More please!
So far this is an standout game compared to many of the newer VNs. It has a very interesting concept and immaculate world building setting up for what I can only imagine is a beautiful story. The writing is fantastic and I really enjoy all the character designs and cgs we've seen so far.
SPOLIER FOR BUILD ONE END
I really like how the hook to the story was done, it introduced multiple points of conflict that make the story feel less linear and more like an inter connected world. The seemingly malfunctioning drone that appeared to control itself and the mysterious injured person leave me with many questions I can't wait to get answers to. Over all I really enjoyed the first build and I can tell the love and effort that has gone into this project!
Amazing first build I can't wait to see more!!!
Amir is my favorite character so far!
The story is absolutely amazing and has a really unique concept, one of those ideas that I really love. I hope there will be more world-building!
I just wish all the backgrounds were hand-drawn because when the background switches to a real image, it feels a bit immersion-breaking.
Anyway I'm eagerly looking forward to the next update!❤
It's just me or the game keep crashing and force close?
same here, i just thought comment the same thing
First recommendation would be to update your graphics card driver, second would be to hit shift + g as soon as the game opens and force renpy one of the other renderers such as ANGLE.
it didn't work, i though it was my graphics card driver too, since i am using old laptop from 2019 and didn't get any update since 2023, but i play on android now it work perfectly fine. thank you so much it was such an amazing story i really enjoyed it .
i hope it works on you Frory17
First recommendation would be to update your graphics card driver, second would be to hit shift + g as soon as the game opens and force renpy one of the other renderers such as ANGLE.
I haven't been this impressed by a newer VN like this in a while. Y'all are starting off very strong. Its written so beautifully and feels super deep and hits emotionally hard already. Kinda reminds me of a Black Mirror episode in FVN form and it's so interesting.
I really like the characters too. Lark is so likeable and cozy; as well as Amir, Lark, Alex feeling so unique and comfortable to read.
Cant Wait for the second build. Ya'll are cooking something great!!!!!
Really good start! Liked the characters and the setting and the art and the music! Intriguing premise and mysteries! Looking forward to Build 2!
ok what the heck? its amazing and you are just getting started! ngl one of the aspects i loved the most was the interface, its something thats often ignored and it just looks so good! i really want to see where the story is going, and i'll be honest, i love the MC a lot, a unique choice in this medium and i like it a lot
Hello!I have read this visual novel and I have to say it is so amazing!
So I wonder whether I could translate it into Chinese.
It won't be used for commercial purpose.Just to share your fantastic work with more furry-loveing people！
We aren't looking for official translation work at this time, people are welcome to create fan translations and derivative works provided that:
What's the plot of this VN cause I'm quite confuse and lost
😍
I can't wait for build 2 :)
Really cool premise and world building, the interfacing with drones as a means of dystopian working conditions and risk - exasperated by out of touch corporate managers is so real. Love the diverse cast so far, love the art and sprites, Amir’s expressions are my favorite so far! Music is so great and suits it perfectly.
Very interested to see how the story continues as the VN grows in development~ Congrats on the first chapter launch, you have a lot going for the project and it’s very promising!
An astounding first chapter for the story, it's flawless in most regards and I'm very intrigued by what just happened by the end of it too. I'm honestly looking forward to a fair amount of angst and cool revelations soon.
And Amir is so lovely, please protec him.
Is this a gay game?
Yeah, this is!
Ugh
Do you have a problem with that?
l just dont like gay stuff no offence
😂
literally crazy amount of straight games in itch.io bud, keep looking
Lol, not to insult but i see a trend in the Visual Novels that it is either the world is dying or turned back to ye olden days
I just find that quite funny -w-
Whoa, very recent VN? And it's post apocalyptic? Perfect, after reading RTF too. But with this, I get to grow with it! Good luck to y'all, it's super promising even by the page alone, I'ma read it now hehe.
A very strong start. I love Julian's inner monologue, I love the art, that hook for the first chapter's conclusion? I can't wait for ch2, I can already tell this is gonna be one of the next big vns <3
I really liked the first chapter! I can't wait to see what the next chapter holds!
part 1 rules, looking forward to what's next
That's a definite 4 star vn right there. Good work to the team.
Just finished chapter 1. Really enjoyed it, the scene with Amir was so soft, tender and casual, absolutely loved it! Cant wait for chapter 2!
hereeeee we go!
Been waiting on this release for a while so happy i get to download it and im happy to be one of the first few to comment under this VN which i feel will grow huge soon.