

Neva stands out as one of the best Adventure/Indie titles in recent memory.
93
Verdict
94%
Steam
93
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 9K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (93/100 critic average)
Outstanding soundtrack
Standout indie gem
No significant drawbacks reported
Neva is a 2024 puzzle-platform game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. It follows a young woman named Alba who must travel with her wolf companion Neva across four seasons in a world corrupted by darkness. The game was released for Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in October 2024. A standalone expansion and a prequel for the game, titled Neva Prologue, is set to be released in February 2026.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Germination
Finished Summer Part 1
91.3%
unlocked
Sprouting
Finished Summer Part 2
77.1%
unlocked
Establishment
Finished Fall Part 1
63.9%
unlocked
Growth
Finished Fall Part 2
57.8%
unlocked
Seed
Finish the game
46.5%
unlocked
Longing
Cry for Neva in Winter Part 2
25.8%
unlocked
Provide
Feed Neva in Summer Part 1
17.5%
unlocked
Curiosity
Find the hidden birds in Winter Part 1
16.4%
unlocked
Blossoming
Find all collectibles
10.4%
unlocked
Comfort
Break all the enemy statues in Fall Part 3
9.3%
unlocked
Neva Prologue reminded me that everything dies, and that's okay
Two minutes into Neva's opening cutscene, the dog dies. This is not a spoiler; it's the point. Nevertheless, that dispassionate truth doesn't diminish
Создатели GRIS выпустили приквел Neva
Студия Nomada объявила о релизе Neva: Prologue. В честь этого был представлен новый трейлер игры, которая доступна на ПК, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, P
Neva: Prologue is Available Now!
Hi everyone! We're proud to announce that Neva: Prologue, our first Neva DLC is out now.When we began creating Neva, we knew that Alba and Neva's bond
Девушка и волчица: Анонсировано сюжетное дополнение для Neva
В рамках презентации State of Play студия Nomada (GRIS) анонсировала Neva: Prologue. Речь идет о DLC для вышедшей в 2024 году Neva.
Neva: Prologue coming on February 19th
Thank you all for following the exciting journey of Neva and Alba. On February 19th we'll release the Prologue chapter where you can experience the st
Updated 1d ago
Germination
Finished Summer Part 1
91.3%
unlocked
Sprouting
Finished Summer Part 2
77.1%
unlocked
Establishment
Finished Fall Part 1
63.9%
unlocked
Growth
Finished Fall Part 2
57.8%
unlocked
Seed
Finish the game
46.5%
unlocked
Longing
Cry for Neva in Winter Part 2
25.8%
unlocked
Provide
Feed Neva in Summer Part 1
17.5%
unlocked
Curiosity
Find the hidden birds in Winter Part 1
16.4%
unlocked
Blossoming
Find all collectibles
10.4%
unlocked
Comfort
Break all the enemy statues in Fall Part 3
9.3%
unlocked
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Neva is a tale of growth not only within the game’s story but for Nomada Studio itself, showcasing how the studio has evolved since GRIS. With a more action-oriented focus, while retaining its emotional depth, As in Journey, surely now an ordained saint of artistically ambitious and emotionally resonant video games, that cleaved mountain always looms in the distance, beckoning you towards it. You do eventually reach it, in the dead of winter, beaten down, the world dying around you. I’m still thinking about what happened there. Neva is in all masterpiece. It's a must-play for anyone seeking a break from the grind of casual gaming, offering both meaningful gameplay and a heartfelt experience. <3 <3
[h2]A Beautiful Journey[/h2] I really liked this game! The way it tells the story is just awesome, and the overall atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. The mechanics/puzzles are simple and easy to pick up, making it a really smooth experience. [b]A Note on the DLC:[/b] They released a DLC last month (Feb 2026) that shows how Neva and Alba met, and it is really good! It introduces some new mechanics and puzzles separate from the main game. Also note that the DLC is [i]not[/i] needed for 100% completion, but I still highly recommend experiencing it.
I was very excited to play Neva from Nomada Studios, as I really liked their other game, Gris. And indeed, it was full of interesting platform game dynamics, some reminiscent of Gris, and a few total new ones. I liked the bond we shared with Neva, the titular character. I am grateful we had the option of playing a narrative game or normal game , (you have to fight enemies in this game) as someone who doesn't do well fighting I could still enjoy the game on my own pace. The story had me crying, and I waited a long time before I went back to get all achievenments, because I had a hard time overcoming my grief. Still I went back in the end, and am so happy I did. The secret cutscene was really sweet. I also purchased the prologue, which is amazing. It introduced new mechanics and wasn't too short or too long compared to the main game. If you have played the game and liked it I really recommend that too. I hope others enjoy this game as much as I did, and I wish Nomada Studios a productive future!
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