
Adastra
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
About
(Adastra contains themes of an adult nature - you must be 18 or older to play)
Adastra is a romance visual novel with a whole bunch of sci-fi and political intrigue mixed in. You'll experience the perils of navigating an empire in turmoil while deciding who you should and who you definitely shouldn't trust.
It all starts while you're having the time of your life in Rome on a study abroad program. Just as you're settling in, you're suddenly abducted by an alien. What does he want from you? Well, he doesn't seem to want to tell you, and before you know it, you're millions of miles away from Earth on your way to an empire you know nothing about.
It's a climate of turncoats and backstabbers, and you start to wonder if the alien that abducted you is the one person you can trust the most.
Our wonderful sprite art is by the artist HAPS, who you can find on his twitter.
The background art is by the also wonderful Blacksun who you can find on her furaffinity.
If you'd like to keep up with all things Adastra, you can do so on our Patreon which you can find HERE!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (3,502 total ratings) |
Author | Echo Project |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | adastra, Bara, Dating Sim, Furry, Gay, Romance, Sci-fi |
Average session | A few seconds |
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Development log
- Merchandise AnnouncementOct 16, 2020
- Adastra Build 10 - Parental GuidanceOct 19, 2019
- Adastra Build 7 - Turning PointSep 13, 2019
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I just made an account just to say that this game gave me, depression, a HUGE empty in me, grief and a lot of hours to cry 💔
The last scene made me cry because all of it are more likely alive to me, and i know how it feels to be left alone again
Hi, I would like to say that this game is amazing, and I hope to see more in the future. I also saw the recent announcement about the negative comment. I hope you are doing well, and I hope it will not affect you in any way. I also would like to add that the game itself is wonderful, and I would like to see the full game come out because of how well developed it is. But I found a best review of the leaked new version of this game.
You should definitely play and watch the review of the leaked version
Get it before they delete it
click on the picture
tf is this 🤣 these mfs will try anything lol
This MTF is spamming this absolutely everywhere.
Do not trust them.
AND DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE FILES.
Okay, I just realised something INSANE… just hear me out for a second.
When I was about 12 years old I had an Alexa in my room. Stay with me here, there was thing called Sleep Sounds where you could ask her to play ambient noises like “River Sounds”, “Rainforest”, “Oscillating Fan”, etc. I had undiagnosed ADHD at the time so I often struggled to wind down at night, ergo I would use this feature quite frequently. A particular favourite of mine was “Beautiful Dream” which was a solo, mainly homophonic piano piece drenched in reverb. For about a month I would fall asleep to it pretty much every day.
Fast forward to when I first played this game last year, I remember arriving at Adastra after being kidnapped at the beginning of the game, entering the atrium with the marble statues for the first time, and hearing the song entitled “Reveal” from the OST. Immediately I was like “Why the f*ck does this sound so familiar?”, so I saved the song to my computer because I found it soothing and kinda nostalgic beyond just the harmony of the tune itself.
Fast forward to this year and I bring my Alexa back up into my room because A-Level exams are kicking my gay little ass and I needed to wind down. Asking her to open up Sleep Sounds again jogged my memory, and I realised that this was where I’d heard the song before. It seemed to have been removed from Alexa since I listened to it last, so I searched it up on YouTube. Lo and behold, the song “Beautiful Dream - Alexa Sleep Sounds” that I used to fall asleep to as a 12 year old is EXACTLY the same song that was used in that scene.
Here’s the only video I could find of Alexa’s version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoH5WKCFRlk&t=6s
And here’s Adastra OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuV668K-sb0
Can anybody shed some light on WHY TF lil’ 12 year old me was unknowingly falling asleep to the soundtrack of a gay furry VN? Cause the only other option I have here is that God himself predestined me to be a raging fluffy homosexual since my pre-pubescence.
So as far as I know, the song isn't original but actually comes from a stock album. You can find the song & album here Ondas do Mar na Areia da Praia. But ya funny coincidence lol
That explains it then… Thanks! The fact that the soundtrack was called ‘ost’, hinting at it being original, threw me off cause I thought there was someone ripping songs off of furry vns and putting them on Amazon lol
That is such a cool and great coincidence lol
I only have one complaint.
It ended way too soon. :C
Thought I was gonna get a quick yank in, now I'm coming to peace with the overbearing truth of my mortality, getting help with my anger issues, and becoming social again.
Why the fuck did the gay furry porn heal me spiritually
After finishing this game, I was filled with profound melancholy and emptiness, because it was so astonishing yet had already come to an end. It took me two days to escape this state, but ultimately I burst into tears on the third afternoon after completing it. For me, Adastra has delivered an experience incomparable to other games of the same genre – not only because of its uniquely captivating worldview, but more importantly due to the relationship between protagonist Marco and Amicus. In my view, their bond doesn't require sex to establish. Sex is merely a delightful dessert to their love. Their affection resonated with me so deeply that I couldn't help but immerse myself in Marco's perspective. Although I don't agree with some of Marco's actions, they vividly portray his personality, as do nearly all characters in the game – especially Amicus. He made me disillusioned with reality, where "fast-food romance" reduces sex to the sole definition of love. Yet Amicus, whether inviting me to stroke his belly in the bedroom, embracing me helplessly in the coliseum, or shedding tears during our farewell, constantly revealed his purest and most unadorned love.Even now, I still miss my wolf deeply, and this lingering longing leaves me depressed and sorrowful. From the bottom of my heart, I hope to witness the eight-year reunion with my wolf within my lifetime. I also yearn to see new stories unfold for other characters like Neferu. Finally, my heartfelt thanks to every member of Echo Projects for presenting such an outstanding story that reignited my hope in life.(The above content has been machine-translated.)
one of Echo Projects worst works but still a decent story, i hope Khemia leans into the politics side of things (the only intriguing part of the whole story marco and amicus are insanely bland)
Sera que esta tendo algum problema no download, eu estou a 3 dias tentando instalar no meu pc microssoft, mas não esta o arquivo adastra.exe. para acessar o jogo.
I tried using the toturial in the comments, and I'm stuck since I have a android 14 and I tried doing it and every time I try downloading the file using download with options, it closes out of the app I already watched the videos posted in the comments like 11 times already
I downloaded the wrong file that was why younger me
I was... This Game made me realize so much in my life...
Thank You Echo Project! This game is an experience I am happy to have witnessed...
Thank YOU SO MUCH!!!
I hope your merch is soon back in store... Thank you for This Game...
For Adastra.... For Amicus... all of it! <3
I am unable to download and install the apk file, i get the message "app not installed as app isnt compatible with your phone." My phone uses Android version 14 and One UI version 1.6 (dont know if thats nessecery but ill include it anyways)
Anyone know of a fix or can yall update it to be compatible
i repackaged the game using renpy8.3, java 21 and the base game for windows. it will not have the official logo or name as i am not part of project echo. tested with poco x6 pro. to project echo: update to the latest renpy, change jre to version 21, bring your keystores into the rapt folder and repackage. should work out of the box
https://mega.nz/file/tZREFRRJ#_N4owi0vCi0wlqvuuehiXZsskroC_CVczhVIenVjv4I
Just got my first ever Pc played this and was shocked. The first Visual Novel I've ever done possibly going to be the best ever. The story is written so well and is very sad and devastating. But overall I'd recommend to anyone who loves visual novels especially gay romance. This really made me cry time and time again and is hard to explain. I recommend that everyone give it a try.
Try Echo next doing all the routes, it will absolutely break you.
This game was a rollercoaster for me, I haven't felt that many different emotions before for one thing... I found this story very sad at lots of points like the main character was never able to settle down and chill out, it was always kept on the edge of something always happening not the way you'd expect.. This experience is surely leaving an itch on my heart now...
Wanted to replay this again but on my phone but the download for the android pack doesn't install since it's not compatible with Android Version 14. TuT pls fix.
I don't even know where to begin. I started this game with a huge attitude that visual novels seemed silly or not worth my time. I ended this game emotionally hurt from crying numerous times. I have read many "real" gay romance novels; I can safely say Adastra will go down as one of the best pieces of LGBTQ romance literature ever made. I am not even a furry, but I will without question recommend this to literally anyone that is open minded to gay romance.
i just finished this, now i am sad
This is the best game that I have played in years maybe even ever. the story is amazing, the characters are very though out and amazing, the ending wrapped everything up very well. I would love to see this game become a fully animated game. I would pay top dollar for it.
please make another one that takes place after the 8 years went by. But you still play as the human
Android 14+ no longer supports 32bit applications so the developer will need to update it for it to work
this changed me. thank you for making this
No longer installs on android.
you can install it on android but its extremly hard
Do tell, please.
I used this youtube tutorial
The steps written out:
1. Install shizuku
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moe.shizuku.privileged.api
2. Download InstallWithOptions apk
https://github.com/zacharee/InstallWithOptions/releases
3. Enable phone developer mode
https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options
4. Enable wireless debugging
5. Open Shizuku
6. Start wireless pairing
7. Grant notification perms
8. Pair in wireless debugging menu
9. Install InstallWithOptions
10. Grant always access in Shizuku to InstallWithOptions
11. Open InstallWithOptions
12. Select file, your desired apk
13. Check "Bypass Low Target SDK Block"
14. Hit install
15. Stop Shizuku (or remove Shizuku and/or InstallWithOptions)
16. Disable wireless debugging
17. Done
thx dude
Yeah fr tell us please
i used this tutorial its a little bit hard but its worth it
not gonna say anything about it until I finish
you'll love the game, trust me
Android downloads no longer install
Can confirm.
playing this while making meth. BEST THING EVER
Playing this is like meth you're getting a double addiction hell yeah lol
My first every visual novel I finished, not regrets loved it, I finished it years ago but I wish we could download it still now I have to watch YouTube videos on it T-T
this game has everything, 10/10
After 4 years I'm gonna read this again because kehmia (sorry if I spelt that wrong) has me so excited. Can't wait to ball my eyes out again!!!
So, has anyone thought of how Marco's family will react to not only him coming back, being the new messiah, joing the Galaxias, etc etc. The big revelation being their son is not only gay, but is engaged to an alien anthrowolf from across the galaxy. We need a sequel where they get to meet him, go to the wedding, meet the family, being royalty. Speaking of which, when they do get married, what position does that Marco in the royal family? Their can't be 2 people as emperor, and he's a dude so it wouldn't be queen, so what would he be? These 2 have been through so much together, they deserve to live the fairy tale life from now on, as much as possible. The parents said they would if he agreed to the deal. I'm praying to the God's there will be a sequel soon, we need to know, and we want to see a Wolven wedding so badly!!!!
Well, towards the end of the game they do sort of give a vision of what the future looks like for Marco and amicus.
And in that future it doesn't look like the royal family stays a thing for very long.
That's not the true future, it's just a possible one. Unfortunately it doesn't happen and they are never to see each other again.
FR like Marco being an servants/pets and got backstabbed by Alexios but his family didn't even realize he was gone? for 1 month??
yup
being gay is still the most surprising part. the rest is just a regular tuesday.
I played this game a while back and I recently played it again. I swear to God this thing is designed to break your heart. I can't believe the story ended The way that it did.
I sometimes post about this game on my Twitter (nsfw sometimes) like this: https://x.com/Defacto_tron/status/1885972854367195397
I really Really really hope that they wrap this story up in a nice bow. I know the general direction of these visual novels is more realistic and life isn't always perfect and fantastic, but I feel like the only way for me to be satisfied in my life is to know that Marco and amicus get to have one. Guys you did a great job on this is and it got me into the VN scene. I hope one day even if it's not in the form of a game, we get to have some closure on the sweetest couple ever.
And if anybody wants to discuss the game, it's politics. It's character development, etc. You can always hit me up on Twitter. I'm probably also going to have to write some fanfiction to get through this haha
Has anyome found a way to install this on a Samsung s24 Android? I try and it says not compatible.
I just finished reading Adastra and WOW what an incredible story. I have been crying my eyes out for 10/15 minutes and I am so unbelievably thankful to experience such a beautiful drama. How lucky I am to witness this amazing creation of love and heartbreak... I'm so lost for words on how I could possibly explain how this game will live with me forever. // -- // About 30 minutes I've just spent on the floor just emotionally stunned and drained barely finding the constitution to face my next adventure. The fact there's a sequel to this near masterpiece is such a daunting task. I give my full heartfelt thanks to Howly, HAPS, BlackSundi and Dylan Wunsch for their dedication to making this wonderful story.
Some feedback I hope will let Adastra reach its true peak is to look over the first hour or so leading into the story, the entire shuttle pod opening act before reaching Adastra feels like the weakest link in the story, I fear people may ditch the story before its given chance to shine due to the weak start.
I feel the art style/detail of certain rooms is a little lacklustre and could do with some spiffing up, for example, the bedroom at the very start of the game feels very bland. As well as the meditation room.
There are parts of the game that contain no audio/background music. Dead air isn't great but as far as I can remember it was only short instances when there wasn't a suitable song playing. Tho a bit more variation to what is being played would also be beneficial I feel.
The writing for the human character feels a little bit flat at stages, his simple response lacks emotion and gravity. Almost sounding bored with the situation he's in. Something that happens a lot is saying "yeah" a lot. While it may be accurate it doesn't really read very compelling. I found myself imagining that there was more life and energy in my responses than what was really being stated in some dull responses. A bit more detail and "life" would do the human good. Not so cold and robotic I suppose.
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE this story. Never has a VN made me cry and feel such weight to the love story of the characters, the drama and trust/betrayal were perfect throughout. This truly is an incredible piece of work. With some refinements, I believe this could be a best seller worldwide. I hope my feedback hasn't sapped the love and admiration I want rain upon the devs. Please continue to work on these stories you can see just how brilliant and skilled all the people working on this story developed. I just think it needs to be polished near the start and a few holes plugged and it will AMAZING.
Massive gushing love to all <3
Love the game so much. read it twice so far and cried both times and its such a good story and i plan to read it again and again. Definatly a game i plan on loving for years to come
Hi is there any way to get access to the skript or have you published they so somewhere?
Great game a 10/10 and I want to suggest a update that onse you beat the game you can play a alternative version with Marge to other charecters
Absolute perfection of a game. 10/10
Does anyone have the discord?
There are now 3 years left until the 8-year contract
Can we get an update for android 14 users please ✊️