Cover art for There's Nothing in the Stars v1.0, an adult visual novel by SpiriGladier

There's Nothing in the Stars

v1.0 Visual Novel Windows macOS Linux Android

by SpiriGladier · developer page

Post-apocalyptic gay furry VN where your leadership decisions reshape survival

So we should aim for the ground instead.

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Post-apocalyptic gay furry VN where your leadership decisions reshape survival

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There's Nothing in the Stars presents a bleak world shrouded in lethal mist, where humanity clings to existence in towering sky-cities and relies on desperate expeditions into the fog below to survive. SpiriGladier crafts a narrative framed around your role as captain of Gemini Squad—a diverse cast of anthropomorphic characters bound by duty, history, and complicated personal ties. The premise hinges on exploration, resource scarcity, and the existential dread of an environment actively hostile to human life.

As commanding officer, your decisions carry material weight. The game operates as a choice-driven visual novel where player agency shapes squad dynamics, mission outcomes, and character arcs. You'll navigate the tension between squad members whose personalities and motivations sometimes clash—Mason's scientific curiosity against Nikka's pragmatism, Chester's levity masking deeper attachment, and Elias's enigmatic experience. The mechanical loop of descent, discovery, and consequence creates momentum beyond dialogue trees.

The adult content leans toward mature romance and explicit intimate moments between characters, with plans for expanded sexual content in future updates. SpiriGladier frames this within the emotional relationships and power dynamics at play, rather than using explicit scenes as standalone content. The tone throughout is heavy: expect graphic violence, blood, death, and exploration of self-harm as thematic elements. The dark atmosphere is intentional and pervasive.

The game runs on multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android) and is currently at version 1.0, meaning the narrative is complete but development continues. With eight screenshots available, visual presentation appears functional within the visual novel genre.

Pros

  • Consequential choice system that reshapes squad relationships and mission outcomes
  • Strong premise grounding adult romance within survival narrative stakes
  • Diverse cast with distinct personalities and competing motivations
  • Atmospheric post-apocalyptic worldbuilding with genuine environmental threat
  • Multi-platform support including mobile
  • Unflinching approach to dark subject matter without gratuitousness

Cons

  • Heavy content warnings may alienate players seeking lighter romance
  • Long description truncates mid-character, suggesting possible incomplete itch page
  • Version 1.0 status with explicit content planned for 'later updates' indicates potential incompleteness
  • No engine specification listed, limiting technical expectation-setting
  • Sparse screenshot count may indicate visual presentation is secondary
Recommended for: Players seeking mature gay and furry romance within a narratively ambitious, darkly atmospheric survival framework. Fans of choice-driven VNs who appreciate character complexity and aren't deterred by violence, death, and psychological weight.
Skip if: Anyone uncomfortable with graphic violence, self-harm themes, or who prefers lighthearted, comedic takes on romance should look elsewhere.
Similar taste: If you've appreciated character-driven VNs like Oxenfree for their dialogue-based branching or darker titles that use adult content to deepen emotional stakes rather than replace them, this scratches that itch within a post-apocalyptic survival setting.

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Updated
3 days ago
Genre
Visual Novel
Platforms
windows, macos, linux, android
Author
SpiriGladier
Version
v1.0
Source
itch
First indexed
3 days ago

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