Alcyone: The Last City is an upcoming sci-fi visual novel from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows, who recently confirmed its April 2nd, 2025 release at 6 AM PST.
Initially crowdfunded via Kickstarter in 2017, this years-in-development title will launch as a cross-platform purchase available on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, plus Android and iOS.
Survival in a Dying Universe
This narrative-driven experience explores survival, power dynamics, and impactful decision-making. As a branching interactive novel, your choices reshape the entire journey—from available paths to multiple possible endings.
The story unfolds in the universe's final bastion—Alcyone, now simply called the City. After civilization's collapse during the cataclysmic Nihility event that consumed all existence at light speed, only this walled metropolis endured.
For generations, the Six Ruling Houses have maintained order within the City's confines. Life continues strangely here—work, love, and even death follow different rules. Speaking of which, see the visual novel in action below.
Your Role in Alcyone's Fate
Players assume the role of a Rebirth—a blank slate with implanted memories. Will you uphold the system, dismantle it, or manipulate it? Political maneuvering, betrayal, and survival mechanics drive this complex narrative.
Featuring 250,000+ words of branching storytelling, your decisions unlock seven core endings and five romance options (including aromantic paths). The deep RPG-style character system ensures your persona evolves authentically with each choice.
Fans of narrative-driven games like Fallen London or sci-fi epics like Revelation Space will find familiar appeal. Until launch, explore more via the game's Kickstarter page or official website.
For similar releases, check our coverage of turn-based fantasy strategy game Songs of Conquest Mobile.
