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Neva

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First release
Oct 15, 2024
Developer
Nomada Studio
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Drama, Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.

Also known as Neva.exe

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Storyline
Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them. Their relationship evolves as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf grows from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult while seeking to forge her own identity, testing Alba’s love and their commitment to one another. As the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.Read more

Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them. Their relationship evolves as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf grows from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult while seeking to forge her own identity, testing Alba’s love and their commitment to one another. As the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 15, 2024
Mac
Oct 15, 2024
PlayStation 4
Oct 15, 2024
All 6 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 15, 2024
PlayStation 5
Oct 15, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 15, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
4h
Main + Extras
5h
Completionist
6h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
2d, action-adventure, nature, atmospheric, wolf
… All 8, the game awards - best art direction - nominee, the game awards - best independent game - nominee, the game awards - games for impact - winner

At a Glance

Critic Score
93
Main Story (IGDB)
4h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
5h
Completionist (IGDB)
6h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 9,501 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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