Nephise: Ascension

First-person walking simulator about an orb collector escaping Dragons Valley

Tonguç Bodur · Released Feb 27, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 154
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 4, 2026
Minimum PC: GT 750 Ti; 6 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Nephise: Ascension?

This single-player adventure follows Nephise as she searches for a way out of Dragons Valley. You explore landscapes with changing weather, solve light puzzles, and navigate platforming sections in first person. Progress saves at the beginning of each chapter.

For you if...

+you prefer a slow pace focused on exploration
+you want a standalone story without playing earlier entries

Not for you if...

−you want frequent action and challenging puzzles
−you prefer games without platforming or occasional danger

What players say

82% of 154 reviews are positive

Players praise the scenery and music. Isolated complaints concern the short runtime and scenes that are too dark.

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Nephise: Ascension system requirements

Minimum: GT 750 Ti, 6 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or higher 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 2GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GT 750 Ti 2 GB or AMD RADEON HD 7850 2 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: This game needs all Windows updates installed.

Does Nephise: Ascension have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Nephise: Ascension 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
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Nephise: Ascension 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