Visual Novel 'Universe for Sale' Explores Eccentric Marketplace on Jupiter

Akupara Games and Tmesis Studio's latest adventure game, Universe for Sale, is now available. Akupara Games has already released several intriguing titles this year, including The Darkside Detective series and Zoeti.

Is the Universe Really for Sale?

The game unfolds on a Jupiter space station, a bizarre bazaar shrouded in acid rain and mystery. Orangutans with surprising wit work the docks, and cultists barter flesh for enlightenment. The universe itself is for sale, thanks to Lila, a woman with the unusual ability to create universes from her hand.

The game begins in the shantytown of a mining colony. You play as the Master, a skeletal cultist from the Cult of Detachment – a character both unsettling and captivating. Exploring the ramshackle colony, filled with quirky shops, you eventually encounter Honin's Tea House, Lila's shop. Lila's mysterious nature slowly unfolds as you shift between her perspective and the Master's throughout the game.

Playing as Lila involves creating universes in a mini-game, mixing and matching ingredients to produce stunning visual worlds. The Master's journey delves into the philosophies of the Cult of Detachment and encounters with the Church of Many Gods.

The narrative unfolds gradually, prompting speculation about the overarching plot. Each character, whether human, skeletal, or robotic, possesses a unique story, and the world is rich with details inviting exploration.

Watch the trailer for Universe for Sale below:

Stunning Visuals

The hand-drawn art style is a major highlight, possessing a unique, dreamlike quality. From rain-soaked alleys to vibrant universe creations, every scene feels incredibly vivid. Find the game on the Google Play Store.

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