NAIAD

Top-down river adventure about singing and helping wildlife

HiWarp · Released Dec 10, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 743
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 15 in 30 days
Playing now: 8; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jan 29, 2025

What is NAIAD?

In this top-down exploration adventure, you guide Naiad down a river through 16 episodes, from a spring to the sea. You swim, dive, sing to grow flowers, help animals past obstacles, and find secrets while human pollution threatens the river.

For you if...

+you like unhurried exploration and simple puzzles
+you enjoy searching for secrets in nature settings

Not for you if...

−you want demanding puzzles and a brisk pace
−you prefer clear directions to wandering and backtracking

What players say

94% of 743 reviews are positive · 93% of 15 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art, music, and calm atmosphere. Common complaints include repetitive tasks, unclear goals, and finicky movement or animal-following.

Screenshots and trailer

NAIAD system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (or later)
Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz (or better)
Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Gamepad Controller Recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 53
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.