In Memoriam
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
The crew aboard Hermes 5 wake from cryostasis, drifting aimlessly in space. There is no recollection of what led them there along with other concerning gaps in their memory.
They work together to bring Hermes fully back online and uncover answers to the many questions they're left with.
The most concerning being: why did Iva do this?
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In Memoriam is a linear visual novel initially made for Novembuck 2025 that will be updated every month or two months until completion.
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Content Warning:
Mentions and discussion, brief or otherwise, of death, the dead and corpses (no depictions planned)
Blood
Non-sexual nudity
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Install instructions
Download the file for either windows/linux or mac. Extract the contents and run the .exe.
Development log
- IM version 0.310 days ago
- IM version 0.262 days ago
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i actually liked the all-orange uniforms, it felt grounded. for me and just for me, could you include an setting/option for that?
maybe the crew should have more personal effects on them for differentiation like monte's bomber jacket, though i can't imagine anyone else other than suresh wearing a bulkier toolbelt & apron
the story's been great so far, i like all of the characters and this is one of few things i'm excited for, keep up the good work!
Think i can do something like that for the next update. Small variations in suits are planned, but i still gotta check out how i’ll implement them. Thanks for the kind words:)
Just got around to reading the new update, oh my gosh it was so good! It had me glued to my seat, and that one section, i wont spoil it, but I was so tense and stressed out reading it! All the new assets are beautifully done as well! Really looking forward to the next update, this is quickly becoming one of the best space-themed FVNs I've ever read, great job so far!<3
right, this one's the favorite, top of my list
This is absolutely peak. In no time I was glued to every word, every scene. An absolute mastercraft in mystery, tension, and heavy themes. So excited for the continuation!
We played it with a bunch of people, and we got impressed. We love how eerie and myterious all is. We just want to continue to know what will happen.
Only thing I put a but, is that the name character could be in different colours, to make it clearer who is talking. But I understand is a stetic chocie, and it's just a picky thing.
Good job;D
I’ve only played the game jam version for now.
A pretty slow sci-fi VN with a focus on mystery. Due to the nature of mysteries, it’s a bit hard to judge it before the end. But it’s pretty engaging so far; the last scene of the game jam version adds an explanation that furthers the mystery in a nice way. The characters are all quite distinct and seem pretty interesting so far.
Visually, the backgrounds really emphasize the sterility of space in a classic “space horror” way that’s really nice. The sprites are good but I wish there was some variations in the uniform, even if just color. The sound scape works for the story, but the music feels quite repetitive.
Overall, it’s a good start. I hope we get to see it be finished.^^
Very cool space game! Love all the attention to the sciency bits. The amnesia thing was also effective in slowly revealing the context to the reader. This is definitely a larger project, so I'm excited for your next build!
I really liked this one! As far as I understood you did everything yourself? It's super impressive! <3 I'll be keeping my eye on this game for future updates, the cliff-hanger left me wanting more hehe! One lil bit of feedback, might be easier on the reader if the characters each had a unique name colour, makes it easier to remember who was who, especially with 5 (6ish) characters being introduced almost at the same time.
One thing that I would make sure getting into a cryostasis...
Get a different colored suit for it than everybody else.
(Joke comment)