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N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure

A story-led walking simulator set in a strange, magical world

Storm in a Teacup · Released Apr 29, 2016

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Mixed
66% of 157
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Oct 10, 2016
Minimum PC
GTX 745
2 GB RAM · 11 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 59/100 (critic reviews)

What is N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure?

This single-player, first-person adventure follows a child and a mysterious black-clad companion. You explore environments tied to the characters’ past, solve puzzles and listen to narration as you uncover the history behind their journey.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy cryptic stories that leave room for interpretation

Not for you if...

  • −you want action-heavy gameplay rather than walking and listening

What players say

66% of 157 reviews are positive

Players praise the scenery, narration and emotional family story. Common complaints include slow movement and dull puzzles, while some players also find the bloom and lens flare excessive.

Screenshots and trailer

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N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure system requirements

Minimum: GTX 745, 2 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 32-bit
Processor
i5
Graphics
GTX 745
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
11 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 32-bit
Processor
i7
Graphics
GTX 750 Ti
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
11 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
24
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese.

Does N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure 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

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