Tomorrow Will Be Dying
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Tomorrow Will Be Dying
A warm visual novel about finding yourself through your connections with other people.
Story
Unlike her childhood, B found herself often surrounded by people in her teenage years. Being the ace of Mokuzai High school's track team and having a prince-like demeanor, her classmates were drawn to her aura. She was practically the opposite of what others thought her to be: a reserved and old-fashioned individual that spent her days collecting and raising bugs. She soon found safety in the Occult club alongside others similar to her who all had strange interests of their own — A, the uncontrollable troublemaker, C, her neighbour that always had a tendency to daydream, and N, the mysterious leader of the club. However, by the end of their senior year, both A and N disappeared without a trace.
As the many seasons in B's life had passed, she had become accustomed to people disappearing from her life and succumbed to the whims of the moving world around her. Now, these parts that make up B's past and identity are washed clean, and she attempts to start anew and overcome the walls she has built around herself by her own hands.
In the present, B is a nineteen year-old entomology student pursuing her passions at Mokuzai University. She and C have gotten used to their daily life-styles with only each other as company, but their paths only truly start to set in motion when A and N unexpectedly crash back into their lives.
Follow along B's story as she reconnects with old friends, makes new ones, and overcomes the traumas of her past.
Prologue Features
*Available for PC and Mac (with some caveats)!
- Around 10,000 words — Thirty minutes to an hour of reading depending on reading speed
- While not required for the full game, the prologue gives a better picture into the high school life the Occult Club shared (and a few easter eggs may reveal themselves once you play the full story...)
- A small showcase of our new approach to narrative, as well as the new direction we've taken the characters in
- The new UI - not only aesthetic-wise, but proper saving, loading, settings, auto mode, skipping — the basic mechanics are now much more stream-lined and clean in comparison to the original demo.
- The sprites, backgrounds and CGs all have a visual style unique to the prologue.
Full Game Features
- A story about loss and connection - A rich character-driven narrative with approximately 200,000 words, containing one main (and true) route, two sub-routes and 4 endings total.
- Day to day life - Manage B's stats — forge relationships, shop, cook — there's an array of mini-games sprinkled throughout. The route you take may be affected by what you do during free time events in-between story scenes...
- Art with an emphasis on atmosphere - Line-boiled sprites for each character, CGs that range from partial animation to fully animated sequences, and detailed backgrounds with variations for different parts of the day.
Follow development!
Full release - Coming soon
⚠ 4/27/2024 WARNING (Update)! The full release will be extremely different from the 2020 Legacy Demo with several plotlines dropped, different mechanics, and very different art and writing styles. ⚠
⚠ We've left it available for legacy's sake, but it is not at all a preview of the game, so only try it with this in mind! ⚠
See the 2023 Dev Log for more info!
Download
Install instructions
*Mac 11.0+ (Prologue Only): Shouldn't need the quarantine process below. Should be able to simply open the DMG, drag the contents to any folder and then play. This is rather new for us, so please let us know if it doesn't work!
New: If it still doesn't work, try this, courtesy of sunny on our Discord: right clicked on the app, went to get info, and ticked the box next to "override malware protection -
*Mac (Original Version) : There is an issue where the app will be treated by the Quarantine service as a potential security threat. Follow the instructions here to bypass this: https://help.yoyogames.com/hc/en-us/articles/216753558-Mac-app-damaged-when-downloaded-from-the-internet
It seems there's no other way to get around this at the moment. Please inform us of any other issues you may have!
Development log
- An ApologyAug 04, 2023
- TWBD Prologue Released (+1.01)Jun 16, 2023
- Another Delay!Jun 02, 2023
- Tomorrow Will Be Dying in 2023Mar 02, 2023
- TWBD -- Extended Demo! (Mac + PC)Jul 26, 2020
- Demo Version 1.02 + Mac release!Mar 18, 2020
- TWBD demo - version 1.01Mar 03, 2020
Comments
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Estará para Android?? 🗣️ Me encanta el dibujo
Hello! Sadly, there isn't an Android version planned at the moment. Sorry!
cant wait to play this game when im in the retirement home.
lolol yeah, this thing's taken ridiculously long. Soon! ... 😭
super super cute and bittersweet, i really loved playing 🩷🩷 best luck in the future 🍀>_<
Thank you so much!
para cuando en español?
So waiting for it !
Sorry for the long wait ;_; thank you!
the art style is soooo cuteee
Thank you!
i played the demo a few years back and it was so good sjdjasjdjsja absolutely going to play the full game once it's out the premise is so cool!!
Thank you so much! <3
Happy holidays! I hope you're doing well.
I would love the opportunity to translate TWBD into Korean, if that’s something you’d consider after development is complete. Happy to help make the game more accessible to Korean players and very much looking forward to the release!
Hello! I can't quite remember if we had anyone offer to translate the game into Korean yet, so we will certainly keep you in mind! Thank you!
is this game still releasing??? omg i love the whole aesthetic
Thank you! Yes, we're trying to get it out ASAP! Currently testing like crazy :>
i played it yesterday, it was wonderful and cozy! i loved the artstyle, the different personalities, and the little tasks. i am curious as to when the full game will be released, and why B perceives her friends as letters (A, C, N) while in the prologue there were actual names.
Thank you so much! We hope you'll enjoy the full game as well!
look so cool!!!! i'll play the prologue and the game together once its out!!!
Ooh, thank you! Hope you enjoy them then!
The game is so gorgeous! I love the cosy style meshing with the writing. The characters and background setting feel so refreshing and alive. Just wondering if the game will have options in the future to adjust line-spacing or font (or if there are any settings that i missed)? It's a little hard to read for me, but I really love this project so I'm taking my reading issues by the scruff and forcing it down >:O Best wishes for this beautiful game ( ∩´ ᐜ `∩)
Hello! Sorry for the late reply, and thank you for your super kind comment despite the issues!
We don't currently have those settings, so we will absolutely look into implementing font choices. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention!
This really scratches an itch when it comes to visual novels. The characters have depth without the need for many eccentricities, and they're designed in such a pleasant, washed-out palette. In contrast with my first impressions, the writing is lighthearted, sentimental, and not-too-flowery (though it's flowery in comparison to visual novel standards, it reads much easier than an average book). All this to say, I love the game so far :]. I'm excited to support the final product when it comes out. Thank you Team Robo !
Wow, thank you so much, we really appreciate the kind words and in-depth review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed it, and we hope you'll enjoy the full release as well!
I absolutely LOVED the prologue, I rlly wanna see more of the characters and I absolutely can't wait for the full release !!
yaaay, glad to hear it! Thank you so much!
the prologue was really good and the art was gorgeous! but is the game still being developed or was it dropped?
Hi! It's still in development. Thank you!
ahh, alright! good to know, thank u!
ivlove this so much
thank you!! 😭😭
I'm waiting for the full release ^^
SO AMAZING
Thank youuu!! T_T
ill miss the demo, i played it about a billion times but im still exited to see what you guys come out with!!! i love your art and the general story always stuck with me <3 I LOVE THIS GAAAAAAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!! And we understand. No hard feelings if the direction we've gone doesn't hit for you, but we really hope it does! Glad to hear that you're still excited for it!
Ofc!!! Ill play even if you changed it all the way lol
oh my god?? I finally play this game and the ART!? amazing, spectacular, this is literally my dream art style!!
Aw, thank you so much! <3
Is this game still in development? I see the last development log was in 2023 which is 2 years ago lol. It looks promising so I'm hoping it isn't cancelled
Hello! You know, that's a good point, we've really neglected posting logs on Itch... But yes, we're still in development and update monthly (normally) on Kickstarter!
The updates are becoming pretty dry now as we approach the end of development, ^^;
Thank you!
Hello! I'm happy that you're nearing the end. Would you mind sending the link to the kickstarter?
NVMMMM I'M JUST BLIIND. I found the kickstarter lmao
super duper great game. willing to buy the full game 'cause i can afford it na. (thanks to my baon hihi) 💓💓 let's just see if my mom will allow me spend money on a game
Thank you so much! 💗
the last time I commented was a year ago 😭😭, but I just wanted to say I LOVEEE this game sm still 💔💔
I fear I might be the official #1 fan of the game because of how much I talk about it to my friends, and to other people 🙏
but other than that, I’m still so excited for the full release, the art style, the characters, the plot, EVERYTHING IS PEAK 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Thank you so much~! <3 That means the world to us!
uhh how do i save, I pressed to go back to the menu and then load but it was empty. pressing start restarts the game...
Hello, sorry for the late reply! That depends, are you playing the Legacy Demo or Prologue? (I'd assume the Legacy Demo, which most people have issues with finding!)
Legacy Demo: Saving is in the notebook, if you hover your mouse to the top right of the screen.
Prologue: In the menu, accessed by ESC or Right-click.
Hope that helps!
the best art that i have seen in a visual novel, thanks for creating such a beautiful game <3
Thank you!! <3
Hi this is my 2nd comment! I haven't finished the game but somehow, I'm a little confused about B's gender T_T Great game tho!
Me too!
I'm pretty sure B is a girl, but the "Princely" type.
That's right!
i remember playing this in lockdown!! i'm glad to see it's still being worked on :) the art is so beautiful
Thank you so much T_T
sooo is their any new stuff???
Hello! Our Kickstarter updates are pretty dry lately, but if you want to check on our progress, that's where to do it!
take all your time
I LOVE THE ART!! I HAVENT PLAYED IT YET XD
Thank you! Hope you like it!
Let me guess... you will release the game in 2026
(/;w;)/
Hehehehehe.............. 😭
I'm a bit more optimistic than that, but I'm still going to screenshot your comment and use it as my desktop for motivation!
omg lol... really sorry.. it's just that I love the artwork and I'm super hyped to know the story... T-T sorry I don't mean to hurt you
Hi there! I would love to translate your game for free to Spanish LATAM. I am game translator, and I am trying to build my portfolio, I have translated a couple of games on this platform, you can see them on my profile. If you are interested let me know and I will be happy to help!
Thank you so much! We've had similar offers, but we'll be sure to keep you in mind if they don't work out. (Translating this game will be quite the challenge I imagine) 💦
I'm sure it would be worth it. The art, atmosphere and characters all of it looks amazing, I'll also be waiting the release and of course I wouldn't mind accepting that challenge 🤭.
Haven't played the game yet but I gotta say that the art is absolutely insane. Already can't wait to play!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!
this looks exactly like my typa game its giving very cozy vibes ! i love friendship games so much im definitely gonna ask my dad to buy me this game when it comes out i love the artstyle so much and everything TwT
Aw, thank you~!
Pretty interesting story, I loved how the search of C and the moments between B and his friends were done. Also I liked how A brought her presence to the story.
The ending was brillant, it felt a lot in that scene.
However, I felt that some things about Occult Club were missing in the story, but I don't know if it has to do with th Prologue or it should have been more explained.
Moreover, the story was well done and it deserves the recognition!
5/5 stars
Thank you so much for the kind words!
There's no guarantee that you'll like the full game since it's quite different from the legacy demo at this point, but we hope you enjoy it if you end up trying it out! <3
This game, though being my first step in experience like these. Ignites a flame; it amazes me how much I got immersed despite me stepping into uncharted waters. Please, develop and make the full game into a masterpiece. Kindly, do not rush the fabrication of such a well done piece, as much as I want the full game; This is already exceptional and Team Robo, do your best. The art, story construction: Everything about it embellishes the excitement I have for its full form. Full support and encouragement to Team Robo. You guys are beyond the best.
PS: I especially like the background ambience/music :D
Wow, such kind words! Thank you so much, that means the world to us. We'll do our best <3
This might sound weird or exaggerated but, this game is literally one of the only games that flipped a switch in me. The artstyle, the writing, the characters, MASTERPIECE! If the PROLOGUE! is good who knows what the full game will be, but its definitely gonna be the BEST. Team Robo, keep on fighting, and never EVER lose faith with this game, everyone in this comment section knows that you will do great in the future, count me in on the road to success. (: (Also, i hope you'll touch our hearts with the full game, not our parts.)
Thank you so much for the lovely comment! <3 <3 We're so happy to hear that you liked the prologue, and we hope you'll end up liking the full game!
This game is so cozy and detailed, I love the artstyle sm >< This is one of the best VN's I've played or even the best one
What an honour! Thank you so much <3
啥时候更新，给你跪了
I tried to download the legacy demo version on mac, it says the file is damaged and cannot open it... how do I fix this :'((
Hi! Sorry to hear you're having trouble. Have you tried the steps under Install Instructions?
Ah! I tried to open the link, but for some reason it won't let me. I also tried my way of opening Itch.io games, but that way doesn't work. D:
Ah geez, that link isn't opening for us anymore either! Those were really good and clear instructions... I found these instructions here https://bazilisk.itch.io/elevate which should be the same but let us know whether they work for you!
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- Press CMD + Space, type Terminal and press Return
- Type cd Downloads/ and press Return
- Type xattr -d com.apple.quarantine "Tomorrow Will Be Dying.app" and press Return
The above will remove the game from quarantine and you will be able to run it. If you moved the file into other directory, please change Downloads/ from second step to the appropriate location.
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Sorry it took too long, it took me a while to get to my old Mac to verify the above steps worked for me as well. (Btw, the quotations around the app name are important because of the spaces in the name).
Hope that helps!
Omg!! It worked! Thank you so much!! :))
Great to hear! We'll update our Install Instructions when we get the chance. Thanks for reporting back to us!
is the legacy demo and prologue two separate games?
like is the prologue one thing on its own and then the demo the follow up?
sorry, im really bad at understanding things sometimes ;;;
No problem! The Legacy Demo is from 5 years ago and due to huge story changes is now entirely non-canon.
The Prologue is the canon prologue to the full game (which should release this year...) and is more indicative of how the full game and writing will be.
Hope that helps!