Near-Death-Expedition

Visual novel about guiding a beginner VTuber through her broadcasts

『縋想』プロジェクト · Released Jan 3, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Aug 31, 2025
Minimum PC: 8 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Near-Death-Expedition?

In this single-player visual novel, you become the manager of Owarino Rinne, a beginner VTuber streaming from an abandoned train in a post-apocalyptic world. You choose replies during app chats and calls, plan her broadcasts, and provide emotional support. The story alternates between these conversations and her talking, singing, and ASMR streams.

For you if...

+you prefer brief stories with multiple endings
+you enjoy anime stories with philosophical themes

Not for you if...

−you want action-focused gameplay rather than reading conversations

Screenshots and trailer

Near-Death-Expedition system requirements

Minimum: 8 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Near-Death-Expedition?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: 64-bit Intel-compatible
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 800 MB available space

Does Near-Death-Expedition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Near-Death-Expedition run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: Simplified Chinese.

Does Near-Death-Expedition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam