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The End Is Nigh

Difficult 2D platformer about building a friend after the apocalypse

Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel · Released Jul 12, 2017

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 3,626
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 28 in 30 days
Players
15
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Jan 15, 2020
Minimum PC
dedicated (opengl 3.0 sup…
2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

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

93% of 3,626 reviews are positive · 92% of 28 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.

Players over time

▼ -34% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 20 players on Oct 6, 2026.

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Sep 22, 20267

How many players finish The End Is Nigh?

13% of Steam players have unlocked «Acceptance», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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The End Is Nigh system requirements

Minimum: dedicated (opengl 3.0 sup…, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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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

Does The End Is Nigh have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does The End Is Nigh 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
106
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The End Is Nigh 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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