What is Nocturnals?
Nocturnals is a first-person adventure set in the abandoned town of Ruddleside after an apocalypse. As Ted, you explore, solve puzzles, find collectibles, and make choices that affect his personality, fate, and bond with Diego while he searches for surviving communities.
For you if...
- +you enjoy exploring eerie towns and solving puzzles
- +you like character-focused stories with relationship choices
Not for you if...
- −you prefer combat-focused games to exploration and decisions
- −you dislike puzzles mixed into a story-driven adventure
What players say
86% of 939 reviews are positive
Players praise the art style, music, and Ted and Diego’s story. The most common complaint is that the game feels too short for its price. Some players also say replaying is tedious because dialogue cannot be skipped and choices have limited effects beyond the ending.
Screenshots and trailer
Nocturnals system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Dual Core (2.0 GHz)
- Graphics
- At least 4GB VRAM and WebGL support.
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11
- Processor
- Quad Core (3.0 GHz)
- Graphics
- Dedicated graphics card with at least 8GB VRAM and WebGL support.
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 8
- Steam features
- 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
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Tags
- Choices Matter
- Post-apocalyptic
- LGBTQ+
- Short
- Horror
- Interactive Fiction
- Romance
- First-Person
- Action-Adventure
- Exploration
- Multiple Endings
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- 3D
- Story Rich
- Controller
- Cartoony
Recent updates
- Feb 11, 2025 · v.1.0.7 - Czech Subtitles added
- Nov 3, 2024 · v.1.0.6 - French Localisation added & Soundtrack Available to Purchase!
- Oct 9, 2024 · v1.0.5 Bug Fixes + Oficjalne polskie tłumaczenie!
- Oct 2, 2024 · v1.0.3 (RUSSIAN SUBTITLES ADDED) / (ДОБАВЛЕНЫ РУССКИЕ СУБТИТРЫ)
- Sep 20, 2024 · v1.0.2
1 DLC available.
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