The Waters Above: Prelude
A fantasy visual novel about sea nymphs tending dying stars
Studio Élan · Published by Sekai Project · Released Jun 27, 2018
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 175
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 8 years ago
- Jun 29, 2018
What is The Waters Above: Prelude?
A free, linear visual novel prequel set in a world where a dome separates earth from an ocean in the heavens. You read dialogue across four short episodes following three sea nymphs and a star in human form as their world's magic fades.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fantasy stories with romantic relationships between women
Not for you if...
- −you want branching choices or gameplay beyond reading dialogue
What players say
91% of 175 reviews are positive
Players praise the artwork. Many say the planned full game is canceled and express disappointment that the prelude has no continuation.
Screenshots and trailer
The Waters Above: Prelude system requirements
Minimum: OpenGL, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Waters Above: Prelude?
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- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
- Graphics
- OpenGL or DirectX Compatible Graphics Card
- Memory
- 1024 MB RAM
- Storage
- 400 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Does The Waters Above: Prelude have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Waters Above: Prelude 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
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does The Waters Above: Prelude 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
