Nix Umbra

First-person horror survival with a glowing sword against the darkness

ilzard · Released Nov 19, 2021

As of Oct 28, 2026: -90% right now, $0.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 85
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 13, 2022
Minimum PC: 450; 8 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Nix Umbra?

Nix Umbra is a single-player horror game set in an enchanted forest where the moon has turned the sun into snow. From a first-person perspective, you explore randomly generated woods, collect solar crystals and magical power-ups, and fend off ghosts, spiders, and witches. Runs continue until death, with a global leaderboard tracking survival records.

For you if...

+you prefer slow-paced survival over constant action
+you want horror without scripted jump scares

Not for you if...

−you need to avoid flashing lights

What players say

85% of 85 reviews are positive

Players praise the surreal visuals, sound design, and atmosphere. Common criticisms concern hard-to-decipher mechanics and a gameplay loop that some find unrewarding.

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Nix Umbra system requirements

Minimum: 450, 8 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+ (64-bit OS required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD FX-4350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Nix Umbra have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Nix Umbra run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Nix Umbra 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam