The Next World
A sci-fi visual novel about managing a stranded space colony
Illuminated Games · Published by AAD Productions · Released Mar 7, 2016
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 69% of 94
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Nov 30, 2018
What is The Next World?
This single-player visual novel combines colony management with a story about survivors stranded on a hostile planet after their ship crashes. Choose between two protagonists, build structures, salvage wreckage, manage limited supplies, and make decisions during branching events. Planning takes priority over combat.
For you if...
- +you enjoy reading-heavy science fiction and difficult leadership decisions
- +you prefer a short, focused story over a lengthy campaign
Not for you if...
- −you want action rather than reading and resource planning
What players say
69% of 94 reviews are positive
Players praise the writing and the challenge of keeping colonists alive. Common complaints concern limited influence over the main plot and technical problems; recent reviews still report broken achievements and resource-management bugs.
Screenshots and trailer
The Next World system requirements
Minimum: DirectX, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Next World?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- 1 Ghz
- Graphics
- DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Does The Next World have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Next World 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, Linux
- Achievements
- 37
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does The Next World 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
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Recent updates
- Mar 5, 2018 · TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
- Mar 5, 2018 · TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
- Dec 12, 2016 · TNW - Achievements Update
- Dec 12, 2016 · TNW - Achievements Update
- Aug 5, 2016 · A Wild Expansion Appears! - Planetary Exploration 1.1.1
3 DLC available.
