NightSky
A physics puzzle platformer about rolling a sphere through obstacles
Nicalis, Inc. · Released Mar 1, 2011
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 334
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 11 years ago
- Jun 18, 2015
Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)
What is NightSky?
NightSky is a single-player 2D puzzle platformer where you guide a sphere through eleven levels divided into smaller areas. You use momentum to navigate obstacles, operate vehicles with different handling, and search for secrets and unlockables.
For you if...
- +you enjoy puzzles that combine planning with precise movement
- +you like tackling harder alternate versions of levels
Not for you if...
- −you want a lengthy campaign
What players say
92% of 334 reviews are positive
Players praise the silhouette art, calming soundtrack, and varied puzzle mechanics. Some find the gameplay repetitive or the puzzles frustrating.
Screenshots and trailer
NightSky system requirements
Minimum: 3D, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run NightSky?
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- OS
- Windows XP or newer
- Processor
- Intel Atom or above
- Graphics
- 3D graphics card
- Memory
- 512MB RAM
- Storage
- 100MB
Does NightSky have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does NightSky run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 22
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does NightSky 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
Tags
- Puzzle Platformer
- Indie
- Platformer
- Casual
- Puzzle
- Physics
- Atmospheric
- Strategy
- 2D
- Short
- Singleplayer
- Relaxing
- Great Soundtrack
Recent updates
- Jun 18, 2015 · Update, including OS X and Linux support
- Jun 18, 2015 · Update, including OS X and Linux support
