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Nurikabe World

3D logic puzzles where water divides numbered islands

Hemisquare · Released Jan 13, 2025

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
100% of 196
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
5
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 16, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 520
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Nurikabe World?

In this single-player Nurikabe logic game, you place water tiles on grids to form numbered islands of the required sizes, keeping the water connected and avoiding 2x2 pools. Completed islands grow into 3D scenery. You can work through a handcrafted campaign, tackle daily or generated puzzles, or create and share puzzles with the level editor.

For you if...

  • +you like deduction puzzles that grow harder over time
  • +you want a quiet puzzle game with scenery and music
  • +you enjoy returning for daily challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action over deliberate grid-based deduction
  • −you want city building or simulation mechanics
  • −you want to play with other people

What players say

100% of 196 reviews are positive

Players praise the gradual difficulty progression, varied logic puzzles, and calm visuals and music.

Screenshots and trailer

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Nurikabe World system requirements

Minimum: HD 520, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
1 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Intel HD 520
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.5 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Nurikabe World have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Nurikabe World 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
15
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, German, Japanese, Spanish - Spain.

Does Nurikabe World 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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