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Talk is cheap. Trust is earned. You are stuck on The Destin, a forsaken starship on the brink of oblivion that is controlled by Novah, a sentient AI who holds the key to your survival. Befriend, manipulate, deceive, and persuade your way to freedom in this sci-fi narrative adventure.

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About the Game

<FAIL.safe> is a groundbreaking narrative adventure game that redefines player choice and immersion within the genre.

Enter the Mindspace

Changing the game of Dialogue

Through the innovative "Mindspace" feature, you will forge and navigate a relationship with Novah, the wary AI aboard the Destin, engaging in deep, dynamic conversations. Leave behind the limitations of traditional three-option dialogue systems and embrace a level of expression in your interactions unlike anything you have ever seen before.

Conversation Crafting

We are pushing the boundaries of NPC interface and interaction to lead the industry into the future. Our innovative Conversation Crafting system (The Mindspace) allows you the agency to create and navigate a deep relationship with an NPC like you never have before. This will push you to play in a way like you never have before. 

The Destin

You are stuck on The Destin, a forsaken starship on the brink of oblivion that is controlled by Novah, a sentient AI who holds the key to your survival.

The Choice is Yours

Befriend, manipulate, deceive, and persuade your way to freedom by solving puzzles, unraveling the story, and trying to survive in this sci-fi narrative adventure.