Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution

Party-based action RPG about rebuilding a struggling game studio

Idea Factory, Compile Heart · Published by Idea Factory International · Released Aug 26, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 114
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 5; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 27, 2025
Minimum PC: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of…; Full requirements

What is Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution?

A single-player action RPG set in Gamindustri, where Older Nep takes charge of a defunct studio competing against rival game makers. You lead a four-person party through dungeons, chain attacks, and develop game discs that boost party stats. You also choose creators, expand your market, and use a motorcycle for dungeon travel, selling games, and time trials.

For you if...

+you enjoy anime characters and video game comedy
+you like mixing company management with dungeon combat

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based battles over action combat

What players say

74% of 114 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals, and some find combat smoother than in earlier games in the series. Common criticisms describe battles as shallow or repetitive and the new characters as uninteresting. Some also dislike the minigames and report stuttering.

Screenshots and trailer

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Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of….

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz
Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 11

Does Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution 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: 50
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese.

Does Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam