A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Inspired by the emotional storytelling and thrilling action of anime and indie gaming, The World Next Door follows Jun, a rebellious teen who finds herself far from home in the magical and mysterious world of Emrys. As she encounters a colorful cast of otherworldly creatures, Jun must learn to rely on her new friends to get back to Earth before time runs out.
In The World Next Door, players will find an addictive mix of immersive visual novel elements, powerful storytelling and lightning-fast puzzle battles. Learn for yourself why The World Next Door was nominated for the 2019 SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award, selected for the 2019 Indie Mega Booth PAX East Showcase and awarded numerous accolades/nominations for Best Action-Adventure Game.
“It seems to capture the spirit that VIZ is so synonymous with, while combining distinct genres in unique ways.” – Game Informer
“…it will fill the match-3 shaped hole in my heart (and hopefully, my Switch).” –Kotaku
“...fantasy anime meets Tetris...something endearingly unexpected…” – Polygon
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Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows,macOS |
Publisher | |
Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (27 total ratings) |
Authors | VIZ,Rose City Games |
Genre | Visual Novel,Puzzle |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | 2D,Action-Adventure,Anime,Coming Of Age,Fantasy,Manga,Singleplayer,Story Rich |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard,Xbox controller,Gamepad (any),Playstation controller |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly,Subtitles,Interactive tutorial |
Mentions | The 2019 itch.io Halloween Sale is on no... |
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $9.99 USD. You will get access to the following files: