Universe for Sale

November 16, 2023 Tmesis Studio Akupara Games
Point-and-click Adventure Indie Visual Novel
Series X|S PS4 Android PC iOS PS5 Mac XONE Switch
About

Universe for Sale is a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor.
Storyline

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?

In a bizarre bazaar, there's a worried woman crafting entire universes in the palm of her hand.
Videos

Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Screenshots

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User Score
Critic Score
73.2
Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date November 16, 2023
Developer Tmesis Studio
Publisher Akupara Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Science fiction