No More Future
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
A game by Sedge;
With concept, character, and background art by Nik Rouz;
And music by Gator Tots, Eymon, and Hop-Skip & The Chewtoys .
Anything can begin, and end, at a moment's notice...
You're a young adult living in a futuristic America in the late 22nd century. Though you had a life, dreams, and aspirations once, it all got swept away once you were diagnosed with an incurable disease; now you're stuck in a hospital, living the last few weeks of your life in pure agony, unable to process this horrible fate that befell you.
Everything changes when, one day, you're approached by a scientist from the world's largest corporation, who offers you a chance to escape your dying body and have your mind transplanted onto an android "Synthetic" vessel; the only catch being, nobody knows whether the process works or not, whether you'll survive the Transition or ultimately perish.
With little holding you back, you ultimately accept...
...You awaken in your new body, feeling quite different from how you were before. Nobody can tell whether it's truly you inside the machine, or an AI pretending, believing that it's you.
Not even yourself.
In a world where technology's constantly evolving, advanced AIs are viewed with fear and suspicion and few things are certain, you have to rebuild your old life from scratch, convince those who abandoned you on your deathbed that you're still here, and ultimately figure out whether you truly are who you claim to be.
About the game:
NMF is a linear Sci-Fi Visual Novel where you'll explore a high-tech futuristic world as an android, meet all sorts of new people and reconnect with some old faces, and try to find the truth behind your existence and your purpose in this new world.
The game addresses heavy topics such as death, suicide, depression, anxiety, and existential dread. If you are suffering from depression or are easily overwhelmed by these topics, I advise you to exercise caution when reading the contents of this VN or refrain from playing altogether.
The game is entirely SFW, though there are some adult non-explicit jokes thrown in for comedic effect. There aren't, nor will there ever be, any explicit scenes or suggestive content in this VN.
There are fight scenes in the novel that feature non-graphic depictions of violence.
Updates will be irregular, but regular progress reports will be made through Devlogs here on Itch, through my Twitter, and lastly through my public Discord server. You can also check out my Patreon and especially my Ko-Fi! Every donation helps a lot, so please consider donating if you can! ^w^
With all that said, we hope you'll enjoy your stay!
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Install instructions
Installation Instructions:
- Windows: Download and extract the NMF PC.zip file. Launch the game with the NMF.exe file.
- Linux: Download and extract the NMF PC.zip file and launch a new terminal window. Drag the NMF.sh file into your terminal window and hit enter to launch the game.
- MacOS: Download and extract the .zip file and launch the 'NMF' application file.
- Android devices: Download the .apk file to your compatible Android device, install using file browser or your downloads window. Launch via the 'No More Future' icon in your app drawer.
Installation Notes:
- Android users may need to enable 'Install from Unknown Sources' setting in order to complete install.
- Do not attempt to make any modifications or alterations to the NMF install directory. Doing so may cause technical issues or software instability.
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Development log
- Update on Build 19.5 / 2018 days ago
- Update - 19.1 Android and iOS builds out now!Jul 02, 2025
- Build 19.1Jul 01, 2025
- Build 19 out now!Jun 20, 2025
- Build 19 out now! (on Patreon and Ko-Fi)Jun 13, 2025
- New Year UpdateJan 01, 2025
- Build 18.1 + General UpdateOct 12, 2024
- Build 18 Is Out!Oct 11, 2024
Comments
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Just finished the latest build, this is so underrate holy shit
Dayum, you didn't have to make such a banger menu theme. I'm already here vibing to it for an hour without starting the game
am I allowed to upload this to the internet archive?
We are actively working on the next update, life just got in the way for some of us. Expect news later this month, and hopefully an update before the end of the year (or early next year).
I meant at all not in order to make sure it is kept around
Your life is more important than your art, anyone who doesn't understand that isnt worth your concern, you just keep doing you and deal with whatever problems you are having. Thank you for making an amazing FVN!
I still think the Doctor Shelley looks nothing like a Siamese cat, to me they mostly look like Fennec fox with that sandy yellow fur and those large ears.
...Wtf? >_>
Please don't be toxic in my comment section, or you'll be banned from here. As for the original point, it's why she's addressed as a Siamese only in the beginning, and then never again. She used to be referred as such more as the novel progressed, but we've since changed that since the resemblance was... hardly there to begin with.
visible confution? I would say that yes this boi is yellow
MatPat pose 😅
Haven't read that awesome visual novel for around a year, maybe more, just to accumulate content. And honestly i'm kinda disappointed?Don't get me wrong novel is still very good just it has very mature topics but recent approach seems like someone read too much superhero comics and now there are moments where own logic of novel breaks and novel takes less mature turn.
8/10 for newer updates
[SPOILERS!!!]
Previously there was stated that Pandory is a planetwide monopoly in all economic sectors. Yeah, became new economy and all that but still has same traits as monopoly. Like appreciation of stability and ensuring that's not much going on that can shake their foundation and cause problems for Owners(in case of novel).We don't have real examples of such monopolies but we have authoritarian governments which share some aspects of monopolies too. Also Pandora is really close to these governments due to amount of power it holds.
So what happens when someone clearly challenges their authority not just by stealing Synthetic related items, making their own Synthetic and attacking Pandora's Synthetic but also by clearing all evidence? From Daphne both Isaac and Mary discover everything happened is a job of syndicate of sorts, i'll just call organized crime.
Mary declares that she is powerless about it and Pandora won't do much to retaliate against syndicate. Jasper just blames everything on Mary, Isaac with others and completely ignores real problem.
Retaliation against organized crime is not about helping Isaac, Daphne or anyone else - it's about own reputation , money and overall stability. Monopolies like Pandora likely don't mind regular crime but organized crime that directly challenges their authority despite knowing who they are? That won't be ignored, not a chance, nuh-uh.
Another part are characters. Jasper, Isaac and Yumi were did dirty in last current part of novel.
Previously Jasper was shown as an asshole but rational asshole. Alas seems now all expectations of his personal growth is no more and he going to be a one of story full blown villains for a quite stupid reason.
During train conversation Yumi had some really good points but then was portrayed by novel like a complete idiot and in general a bad person, invalidating at least a lot of what she said.
During same conversation Isaac plans about stream with Nem seemingly remained unchanged and he angrily, with determination, said about these plans despite everything WHAT happened yesterday. He clearly know what is going on so his argument is like "Let me help Nem by severely endangering him!". Even without whole organized crime thing there is still a problem that Nem isn't particularly good at streaming and really could use a work on improving his speech skills and how he manages his channel. Without even considering future work for Nem on improving himself all Isaac going to do is bringing a bunch randoms who interested specifically in Isaac and couldn't care less about Nem. So if Isaac is gone from streams for whatever reason , then positive and some negative attention to Nem will be gone too. All Nem gets from such help is a lot of haters and messed up channel.
I think I really.. Really loved this. And I'm really looking ahead to whatever else this has in store for later. It may be corny at times, but everything is so sincerely written. I just can't get enough, this story will be on my mind for months.
This was the very first visual novel game I've played, and DAMN I did not know what I was about to get myself into. The storyline? Chef's kiss. The characters? Michelin star. The artstyle? Cherry on top. The music? My eardrums have never been more satisfied. I absolutely adore this game.
completed this game in less then 6 days, averaged 11.5 hours a day(wanted to spite someone) 10/10
It was a nice story.. Better than I expected.
- Bug:
[SPOILER ALERT]
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In chapter 5, during conversation with Yume:
"Taking advantage of the awkward silence your comment created, Nem sidesteps over to your side of the room before introducing his relative to you."
is error 'image yume serious' not found.
I think line 2092 should be `show yume serious work`.
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- Logical error (or did I miss something?):
[SPOILER ALERT]
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In all chapters MC can cry after becoming Synthetic. In chapter 5 he can't because he is Synthetic.
chapter 1: "She was there to see you take your first steps into the unknown, and your first steps out of it. She was there for you when you smiled, and she was there for you when you cried..."
"...And cry, you most certainly did."
While in Chapter 5: "If you could still cry, you'd have broken into tears at the realization; your voice certainly cracked at it, at least."
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- Suggestions:
[SPOILER ALERT]
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1. I named myself "Jasper" in the game... Sadly Mary didn't react. Mary also won't react if you name yourself "Mary"
2. Knowing that Arthur can teach you how to use all features and everything you do is monitored, I would try to learn anything I can to control what is sent from me, and it seems that only Arthur can really help... If you beg him enough..
Yet it also would be interesting to see them complementing each other after some time, that would allow Isaac to have unautorised access to every data and spread panic of new danger
3. Someone could take photo of Isaac hugging Nem, which could be overblown.. poor Nem.
4. ??? actions could be mistaken with Isaac having ability.
5. I would try to interact with 'fireflies'.
6. It would be interesting if there would be a fight during day as someone record/stream it or with Bradbury around.
Hope this will inspire you for even better plot in the future ^‿^
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- I made small report of similar media with focus on existential dread (not furry associated). Few AI crawlers that searched web for more than hour and I compiled report expanding Kimi template.
'This analysis focuses on identifying games and visual novels that share the core thematic elements of "No More Future" by Sedge — specifically, narratives where the protagonist undergoes a transformation into an android or similar artificial entity, resulting in profound existential dread and identity crisis. ':
https://deimosmh.github.io/NMF_similar/
I thought we'd already fixed that bug in the current version of the game... TwT
It'll definitely be fixed by the next update.
The "cry" problem you pointed out is a misunderstanding: there's a difference between "cry" as in "shed tears" and "cry" as in "shout or scream when in distress". Isaac can no longer shed actual tears since becoming a Synthetic, but he can still "cry" in the 2nd sense. We could maybe do something to make this clearer, but we'll see.
Unfortunately, we have no plans to include Undertale-like name reactions like those for the time being. Maybe once the game is finished, we'll see.
Glad you enjoyed the game! ^w^
*psst* hey, try clover as the name.
Why does our protagonist not simply kill Jasper?
Bruh the protagonist is moralistic, he's not going to gank a guy cuz he's an insufferable prick bag.
No way, I put my name is clover, and she replied to it! Such greatness.
I accidently Add Koch.....the name from a gun
Speak your truth sister Petra. Speak it loud.
I just finished the new build, absolute cinema.
build 19 hit close to home.
Why?
I'm the youngest in my family, and my parents are christian but I'm not exactly there to say the least.
finished the new chapter and i LOVE it, i love the new music too. when we first met Petra, i noticed the book in her lap and i started to suspect she was a member of some community that honoured the knights Templar as the cross on the side of the book did look a bit similar to the logo the knights used during the crusades but as they went on i dismissed my theory and thought she was just some christian who has a habit of swearing a lot but when she chuckled to herself after Isaac went inside Pandora HQ, i instantly know something was up with her. speaking of which, i think it would intereting for paganism to rise a bit after the shift as they believe in worshipping and protecting nature and animals
Do I need to redownload the game in order to play the new update?
I checked my download and it still only had chapter 13.
(I’m playing on Mac if that helps at all)
Also while I’m here, might as well say that this was probably one of my most anticipated game drops for this year. Keep up the good work!
The game does not update automatically, if that's what you're asking. You have to download each new update separately. Your computer stores your saves in a different folder than the game's, so you can safely delete the old versions of the game once you download a new one.
Hey Sedge who made Sister Petra's three themes? (1. When Sister Petra bashed Yume 2. When Yume left and it was just Isaac and Sister Petra and 3. When they had reached Pandora Labs/HQ)
Was it Gator Tots, Eymon, or Hop-Skip & The Chewtoys?
The theme where she appears was made by Eymon, the other 2 new themes are by HopSkip.
Thanks Sedge
Maybe something wrong with itch, but why Android version is unavailable?
We're currently still waiting on it. More info in the devlog.
Finished it and I have to say Jasper took an L lol.
Sister Petra is just the best character in this chapter and in this VN as a whole. 10/10
Played this months ago, and I'm still absolutely obsessed with every aspect of it. The setting, the characters, the plot, THE MUSIC <3. One of the best Kinetic/Visual Novels out there. 10/10
This VN is amazing. I read it all in about 3 days haha I almost didn't get any sleep because I was so hooked with the characters and story lol
Wish I had the option to choose some of the responses ngl, but I understand that would be more work. I still enjoyed it a lot tho!
I just finished playing the game, i loved all of it and i'm looking for more, keep up all the great work and passion for the project and i'm sure you'll make one of the best stories ever ❤️
Looks like NMF is ceased in development, last few patches haven't added much too I think just ... anyway don't take this negatively - I have enjoyed the game, will always have a place in my heart.
We're still working hard on the game, school and other stuff just got in the way. I wouldn't say the last few patches didn't add much either, Chapter 13 was quite literally the biggest we've worked on since the start of the game. We just haven't been very vocal in advertising progress on the new build outside of the Discord server, which is my fault, but again, I've been pretty busy these last few months. I'm hopeful we can release a new build early next month.
Wish you all the best! I'll wait as long as it it takes!
I don't usually read VNs, but this game just hooked me, and reeled me in to the point where Im actually sad it had to end.
But that's just it, isn't it? Everything ends, eventually. Which is why i tend to shy away from games that are still in development. I feel like im just setting myself up for dissapointment, and that I'll forget about it.
Not saying this is a bad game, no, it's spectacular! Which is why I'm leaving this. So I DONT forget about it.
I truly wish you the best with Uni, and the writing and development of NMF. I know I'll be here when the next update comes out. And the next, and the next after that.
Sincerely, N0rmALcy.
I originally thought this would be an interactive novel, but even though it looks like a single threaded visual novel after reading all the existing chapters, it doesn't diminish my admiration for how great it is. Looking forward to the next update
Hey to let you know can you add this outift to the MC i forgot he's name thoug
I know its kinda too much but i loved to see the Protagonists wear this suit to soo theres like more Classic style you know?
i want more. ITS SO GOOD I WANT MORE cant wait for the next build :) (btw why do i lowkey ship Nem and mc???)
AAAAHHHHHH I love this VN so much the story and art is so yummy C:
Wow, I was already completely hooked, but these last two updates are just phenomenal. Truly the improvement in pacing, thematic resonance, and artistic expression is so so impressive.
NMF always makes me cry, and I love that, but now I'm so wonderfully beyond excited for what comes next.
Also I'm with Isaac here - what WAS that??
Wish this was non-linear solely so I could make the decision (if you could even call such a simple no brainer a decision) to murder Bradbury.
Other than that, beautiful art and rich story 10/10
But what if he is actually a good guy?
Impossible.
Why? There may be some really bad guys acting in the shadows... We at least may be not a good guy but definitely not an enemy. An also the consequences if you do something nasty
I just finished the main story and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it. I'm exited for more to the main story to come, also, do you have an estimated date for chapter 14? I know you said that your busy with stuff but if you don't have an estimated date, I don't main the wait (also can you add a way to reset saves if we complete the game?)
Unfortunately, there will not be an estimated date until I get back to working on the game regularly, which will take a while, what with another exam on the horizon. Once we've made significant progress, we'll post a devlog about it.
As for resetting saves, I don't really see the point. You can always start a new game from the main menu, and you can delete old saves or overwrite them. There's not much to reset the whole game over, save for the main menu image change and progress in the gallery.
No matter the time, i'll still wait for the next update!
3 months
IM HUNGRY FOR MORE.
This update left a few tears on my face... Even now there're not a lot of people with a such noble goal like to defy death for everyone. And her story... Oh. Poor Mary... Life was really rough on her, but she stood as a rock!
OMG this latest update hits hard. Love it. Especially the end there. Poor MC, I know what that was, but they clearly don't. I hope they didn't miss the opportunity.
I am really enjoying this story your creating and I want to thank you for being the best introduction to VN's possible.
Thank you, and know that you will have my full support for any decisions you make.
I'M SO HAPPY!!!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS!!! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV VNS AHHHHH *explodes violently*
Me when update: :)
(And by the way im still mega salty about you not letting us call Nem adorable it is the mega unforgiveable crimes)
When I last played NMF 3 years ago I think chapter 2 was barely out, and I loved the heck out of it. At the time I didn't trust Itch due to me having a lot of security issues so I didn't have an account, but I was falling HARD for this game and the story it was telling. Keep up the good work, I have ALOT to catch up on!
UPDATE: So uhh, I may or may not have gotten so invested I read through it at work as well. I just finished the story currently available, and let me just say in my own language: Den var så jævla god. Så god faktisk at jeg sa ifra til faren min (M50) og alle vennene mine.