Universe For Sale is a visually arresting, hand-drawn narrative adventure set in a ramshackle colony nestled within the toxic clouds of Jupiter. Developed by Tmesis Studio, this indie gem blends the surrealist vibes of European sci-fi comics with a deeply philosophical story. You navigate the lives of two central figures: Lila, a young woman who can craft entire pocket universes in ceramic cups, and a mysterious, nameless “Master”—a skeletal cultist who has shed his flesh in a quest for spiritual enlightenment.
The game is primarily a point-and-click experience that emphasizes world-building and character interaction over traditional action. Much of the magic lies in Lila’s universe-creation minigame, where you mix ingredients like “soot” and “eggs” to generate 42 unique cosmic outcomes based on the desires of the bizarre local denizens. With a non-linear narrative that jumps through time and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, Universe For Sale explores themes of trauma, sacrifice, and the human (and simian) desire for meaning in a decaying world. It’s a meditative journey that feels like stepping into a living, breathing graphic novel.
Key Features:
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Stunning Hand-Drawn Art: Inspired by classic European underground sci-fi comics.
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Unique Universe Crafting: Mix ingredients to create 42 distinct, stylized pocket universes.
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Surreal Jupiter Setting: Explore a shantytown populated by sapient orangutans and cultists.
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Philosophical Narrative: A deep story focusing on enlightenment, loss, and self-acceptance.
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Dual Protagonists: Switch between the mysterious Master and the creative Lila.
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Atmospheric Sound Design: Features an immersive, original score by Guglielmo Diana.
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Non-Linear Storytelling: Connect a disjointed timeline to uncover the truth of the characters’ past.
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Vivid Character Cast: Interact with diverse faces, from robotic dockhands to skeletal monks.
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Point-and-Click Mechanics: Intuitive gameplay focused on exploration and dialogue choices.
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Rich World-Building: A dense, lore-heavy environment that rewards thorough exploration.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
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Memory: 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
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Graphics: Any GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM (4 GB recommended)
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 1 GB available space
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Sound Card: Windows compatible
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Additional: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
