Nia

Shadow of Red's Nia is an early-access visual novel that reimagines the Xenoblade Chronicles character within a survival management framework. You've rescued an unconscious girl with a fractured Primordial Crystal embedded in her chest, and keeping her alive means stabilizing her ether flow—a delicate balance between pushing her to work for resources and protecting her mental state from degradation.

The core loop centers on daily decisions: send Nia out to earn gold at the risk of triggering dangerous Ether Fever, or tend to her recovery and risk starvation yourself. These choices have meaningful consequences for her personality and corruption state, giving weight to your management strategy. The game runs on Ren'Py and includes implemented romantic and adult scenes alongside the survival mechanics, blending intimate moments with the tension of keeping your companion stable.

As an early alpha, Nia delivers a functional foundation. The economic system, day-cycle structure, and personality unlocks all appear intact, and multiple H-scenes are already available. Be aware that this is a non-profit fan-game using AI-generated imagery, and it's built on the Xenoblade Chronicles universe—familiarity with that setting may enhance investment, though the standalone premise is self-contained. The game targets adult audiences comfortable with furry content and the emotional stakes of potentially corrupting a character you're meant to protect.