Ys X: Nordics

Seafaring action RPG with switchable heroes and paired combat

Nihon Falcom · Published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment · Released Mar 13, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 798
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 12, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 16 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ys X: Nordics?

Adol and pirate Karja investigate mysterious beings around Obelia Bay in this single-player 3D action RPG. You explore dungeons, switch between the two characters, fight in solo and paired modes, and improve skills by using them.

For you if...

+you like single-player fantasy adventures in a pirate setting
+you enjoy building stronger skills through repeated use

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat without switching between characters
−you want to play alongside other people

What players say

70% of 798 reviews are positive

Players praise the fast combat and seafaring setting. They report that this edition lacks English text and complain about keyboard controls. Early reports of frame drops and crashes contrast with later reports of improved performance.

How many players finish Ys X: Nordics?

43% of Steam players have unlocked «The Lost Paradise of the Northerners», 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

Ys X: Nordics system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 16 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Ys X: Nordics?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS: Windows® 10
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Ys X: Nordics have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Ys X: Nordics 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 55
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Ys X: Nordics 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam