Neva

2D action platformer about a woman and her growing wolf companion

Nomada Studio · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Oct 15, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 11K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 119 in 30 days
Playing now: 12; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Dec 18, 2024

What is Neva?

In this single-player 2D action-adventure platformer, Alba and a wolf cub cross a decaying world after an encounter with dark forces. You navigate platforms, solve puzzles, and fight monsters as the wolf grows.

For you if...

+you like stories centered on an animal companion
+you prefer a gentle pace between action sequences
+you enjoy puzzles alongside platforming and combat

Not for you if...

−you want open-ended exploration rather than a directed journey
−you prefer long adventures over brief ones

What players say

94% of 10,691 reviews are positive · 92% of 119 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art, music, and emotional story. Common complaints include simple or repetitive gameplay, clumsy combat and movement, and scenery that makes hazards hard to distinguish.

Screenshots and trailer

Neva system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4570T / AMD FX-4350
Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 7750 (1024 MB) / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Low Quality setting, in 720p, producing 120 FPS

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

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