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Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

Dark turn-based JRPG about recruiting demons in post-apocalyptic Tokyo

ATLUS · Published by SEGA · Released May 20, 2021

RPG

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 4,319
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 35 in 30 days
Players
79
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Nov 4, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 5750
4 GB RAM · 14 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)

What is Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster?

A single-player, turn-based JRPG set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. You recruit and fuse demons, build a party, explore maze-like dungeons, and fight gods and demons while your choices shape the outcome.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding turn-based combat and party strategy
  • +you like collecting and fusing mythological demons
  • +you prefer bleak post-apocalyptic settings

Not for you if...

  • −you want a relaxed, newcomer-friendly JRPG
  • −you dislike maze-like dungeons and limited guidance
  • −you expect modern quality-of-life conveniences

What players say

87% of 4,319 reviews are positive · 91% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players praise the demanding combat, demon fusion, music, and dark atmosphere. They frequently criticize the remaster’s compressed audio, frame-rate cap, changed lighting, and limited upgrades, with many recommending mods; some also report crashes, save corruption, and Denuvo errors.

Players over time

▼ -52% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 198 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster?

6.3% of Steam players have unlocked «Old World, New Worldview», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster system requirements

Minimum: HD 5750, 4 GB RAM, 14 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
8.1
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 545
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB or Intel HD Graphics 530
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
14 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
10
Processor
Intel Core i3-550 or AMD Phenom II X2 560
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
14 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
37
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean.

Does Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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