The End Is Nigh
Difficult 2D platformer about building a friend after the apocalypse
Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel · Released Jul 12, 2017
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 3,500
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 20 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 7
- peak 24h 11
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 6 years ago
- Oct 24, 2019
Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)
What is The End Is Nigh?
This 2D platformer follows Ash, a survivor searching for pieces to make a friend after the end of the world. You guide him through hundreds of levels across several chapters, avoiding mutant creatures and collecting tumors and playable video game cartridges.
For you if...
- +you enjoy demanding jumps across many short levels
- +you like searching for hidden collectibles
- +you want a dark, post-apocalyptic setting
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving jumps with little trial and error
- −you prefer platforming without collectible hunts
What players say
94% of 3,500 reviews are positive · 95% of 20 in the last 30 days
Players praise the tight controls, soundtrack, and challenging level design. Some find repeated attempts frustrating or feel that collecting items leads mainly to harder levels.
Screenshots and trailer
The End Is Nigh system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i3
- Graphics
- dedicated graphics card (opengl 3.0 support or higher)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i7
- Graphics
- nVidia 9999999999999GTX TI SLIx200
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB 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
- 106
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
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
Tags
- Precision Platformer
- Platformer
- Indie
- Difficult
- Great Soundtrack
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- 2D
- Action
- Pixel Graphics
- Post-apocalyptic
- Dark
- Funny
- Memes
- Atmospheric
- Dark Fantasy
Recent updates
- Oct 24, 2019 · The End is Nigh STEAM WORKSHOP Update!
- Aug 15, 2017 · Mac Version + Steam Trading Cards available now!
1 DLC available.
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