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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Fantasy puzzle platformer with physics challenges and four-player co-op

Frozenbyte · Released Oct 8, 2019

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 12K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 35 in 30 days
Players
74
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 8, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 560
4 GB RAM · 16 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince?

This 2.5D fantasy puzzle platformer sends three heroes through eighteen levels of forests, ruins, and tombs to find a prince whose magical nightmares are becoming real. Switch between a wizard who moves objects, a knight with a sword and shield, and a thief with arrows and a grappling hook to solve physics puzzles, cross gaps, and fight enemies. Play alone or with up to three others locally or online.

For you if...

  • +you like solving physics puzzles with friends
  • +you enjoy colorful fantasy settings and distinct heroes
  • +you want puzzles mixed with platforming and combat

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat to take priority over puzzles
  • −you dislike switching between heroes when playing alone
  • −you prefer games without platforming or boss fights

What players say

88% of 12,258 reviews are positive · 91% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful environments and cooperative puzzles. Recent complaints focus on a reported Epic account requirement for online play and launcher installation, with some players saying the change caused controller problems. Others criticize imprecise controls and frustrating boss fights.

Players over time

▲ +16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 124 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202674
Nov 6, 202621
Nov 5, 202629
Nov 4, 202634
Nov 3, 202640
Nov 2, 202634
Nov 1, 2026124
Oct 31, 202690
Oct 30, 202639
Oct 29, 202654
Oct 28, 202658
Oct 27, 202659
Oct 26, 202652
Oct 25, 2026100
Oct 24, 202666
Oct 23, 202646
Oct 22, 202640
Oct 21, 202640
Oct 20, 202641
Oct 19, 202635
Oct 18, 202666
Oct 17, 202665
Oct 16, 202637
Oct 15, 202640
Oct 14, 202624
Oct 13, 202633
Oct 12, 202640
Oct 11, 202652
Oct 10, 202642
Oct 9, 202644
Oct 8, 202631
Oct 7, 202640
Oct 6, 202642
Oct 5, 202649
Oct 4, 202660
Oct 3, 202654
Oct 2, 202647
Oct 1, 202647
Sep 30, 202625
Sep 29, 202626
Sep 28, 202619
Sep 27, 202666
Sep 26, 202640
Sep 25, 202628
Sep 24, 202622
Sep 23, 202651
Sep 23, 202631
Sep 22, 202626
Sep 21, 202631

How many players finish Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince?

20% of Steam players have unlocked «To Recover a Prince», 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

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince screenshot 1

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 560, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 5700
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
16 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Integrated graphics may not run the game smoothly

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
Intel i7-4770 or AMD FX-8350
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
16 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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
39
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Korean, Turkish.

Does Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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