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nanibunniii · Published by nanibunniii
6 user reviews — 67% positive (6 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Novel Nova is a science fiction/psychological thriller art piece that treads along the lines of the ".exe" genre while taking inspiration from RPGMaker classics. You're a robot undergoing beta-testing. Is the end goal to ESCAPE THE GAME... or is it to OBEY Dr. (Mari) Machina, your creator?
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
Explore the mind-bending world of Novel Nova, where every decision leads down a unique path. Will you fight to break free from Dr. Mari Machina’s control, or will you submit to her will?
About this game
You receive an email from an unknown sender. Attached is a .ZIP folder containing a single .exe.
The subject line presents a question: Are you Human or Robot?
Play as N0-V4, Dr. (Mari) Machina's latest creation and magnum opus, who undergoes several... bizarre experiments to test its capabilities before the World Robot Conference.
Will it escape the mad scientist's sadistic trials, or will this greatest accomplishment become the greatest detriment?
WHAT DOES NOVEL NOVA OFFER?
A limbo race against a (handsome) Roomba
A torture chamber full of pesky magnets
A chemistry-based slide with moving segments
3 endings depending on your performance for each test
2 secret endings (Shh...)
7 completion stars
Many, many 4th wall breaks
Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina
Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina
Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina again
Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina even more
Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina forever
Gamepad is supported, though keyboard is the ideal input method for the best experience!
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows XP/Windows/Windows 7/Windows 8
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.0 GHZ or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 54 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/Windows 11
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.0 GHZ or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 54 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
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I need your help
My life has taken a turn for the worse.I’m currently living with my abusive parents and need to escape. In order to pursue my dreams. In order to attain my freedom… I need to escape. I wanted to get Novel Nova out of BETA and work on its sequels, but my situation doesn't allow me to waste a single cent. Hyper-frugality is a requirement for survival.Please considering donating if you’re able:https://gofund.me/1874c953bRead full article on Community Announcements (Nanibunniii)AnnouncementsOfficial
JOB APPLICATIONS OPEN
Link to the posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/application-developer-ee7b29007f740d8fRead full article on Community Announcements (Nanibunniii)Patch NotesOfficial
HELPME.AVI
The less compressed version of Mari's introduction video from Novel Nova. It's displayed on a small screen in-game, so this serves as a better look at her ingenious ice-breaker.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nanibunniii)Patch NotesOfficial
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