Naev

Top-down space sim about making a living among the stars

Naev Team · Released Jul 17, 2017

Action Adventure Indie RPG Simulation Free To Play

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 256
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Mar 31, 2026
Minimum PC: OpenGL 3.3; 0.5 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Naev?

Naev is a free, single-player space sim played from a top-down perspective. You travel across a galaxy with hundreds of planets and moons, earning money through trade, missions, and real-time combat to buy and customize ships.

For you if...

+you prefer choosing your own direction over following a fixed path
+you enjoy experimenting with different ships and equipment

Not for you if...

−you want combat that requires little practice or quick reaction
−you prefer minimal reading between action sequences

What players say

80% of 256 reviews are positive

Players praise the quest writing, lore, and freedom to explore. Complaints include confusing weapon management and ship equipment systems.

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Naev system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.3, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Any 64-bit processor
Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 or later compatible video card
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Naev have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Naev run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Naev 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