NAIAD

NAIAD makes the river a calm route for exploration: help animals, uncover small secrets, and travel through 16 episodes to the sea. At CDKeys, ≈ $3.03 is the site's tracked low for this game. Full controller support is listed for the Steam PC version, making this a natural fit if you want a gentle, nature-focused solo journey. At $19.99 on Steam, the comparable same-platform offer saves ≈ $16.96.

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95%Steam Reviews593 reviews77OpenCritic/100

Released: Dec 10, 2024

Adventure · Exploration · Puzzle · Cute · 2D

CDKeysNAIAD PC·Platform:·Checked 2026-10-18~~~ $21.37~~-86%from~ $3.03(~ €2.69)ALL-TIME LOWSave $16.96 vs SteamBuy now

Steam·Platform:·United States Steam official price~ $19.99Buy now

Epic Game Store·Platform:·Checked 2026-10-14~ $19.99Buy now

All-time low ~ $9.99across Steam & third-party storesat the recorded all-time low

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Past 36 months · Updated daily

Historical Low~ $9.992026-03Current Low Across Stores~ $19.99Steamvs. Historical Low+100%

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01About NAIAD

Flow with Naiad along a mysterious river, meeting its plants and animals and helping them navigate obstacles. Swim, dive, and explore changing landscapes as you look for small secrets and sing flowers into bloom. The journey unfolds across 16 episodes, from the river’s source to the sea. On Steam PC, 95% of 593 player reviews are positive. The interface is available in English, Chinese, and other languages. NAIAD was released on December 10, 2024.

Credits

Developer

HiWarp

Publisher

HiWarp

Steam player reviews

95%positiveOverwhelmingly Positive593 Steam reviews

Lowest recorded in 36 months

$9.992026-03-19 · SteamBase game · same records as the chart above; USD history, not a regional Steam low.

Language support

Language	Interface	Subtitles	Audio
Simplified Chinese	Yes	—	—
Traditional Chinese	Yes	—	—
English	Yes	—	—

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Language	Interface	Subtitles	Audio
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French	Yes	—	—
Italian	Yes	—	—
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Japanese	Yes	—	—
Portuguese-Brazil	Yes	—	—
Russian	Yes	—	—
Korean	Yes	—	—

Steam PC edition data · 2026-10-19

02Before you buy

Play style

The Steam PC version is single-player and has full controller support. Its journey is told across 16 episodes.

Language

The interface supports English and ten other languages.

03Frequently asked questions

What do you do in NAIAD?

Guide Naiad along a mysterious river, interact with its flora and fauna, and help animals find their way around obstacles.

How is the journey structured?

The journey spans 16 episodes, traveling through places such as a forest, cave, lake, and orchard before reaching the sea.

Can I play solo?

Yes. The Steam PC version is listed as single-player.

Popular Steam reviews

Native-language selection · 10 reviews

Selected helpful reviews in this language show both recommendations and criticisms. This selection does not represent the overall positive rating; opinions reflect the version reviewed.

RecommendedSteam player

12/10/2024

This game is a wonderful experience. I'm really enjoying exploring the different areas and finding the little secrets. It's true that it's not a game to play in very long sessions because it's worth going slowly, although there are areas that I've explored more quickly because I wanted to advance. The good thing about the game is that you don't need to find all the secrets and poems, you can advance at your own pace and return to the areas another time. It seems to me to be a game to enjoy its art, its poetry and its music, with no other objective than to let yourself flow. If you try to play in any other way it will overwhelm you and you will miss part of its charmShow moreShow less

10.5 hours at review38 people found this helpful

Not recommendedSteam player

01/12/2025

Look, this game is absolutely beautiful. The music is relaxing, the vibe is chill, and the visuals are straight out of your favorite childhood storybook. But given the fact my playtime is at 90 minutes and I feel like I've been playing for 4 hours and that I'm only apparently 1/4 of the way through the game, I cannot in good conscience recommend this at full price. It is absolutely a chore to play and with every successive episode, the chore list gets longer and longer. I wish I actually liked the game part of this game, but I find myself continually frustrated by the languid character movement and overly ponderous tempo of the moment-to-moment gameplay.Show moreShow less

1 hours at review20 people found this helpful

RecommendedSteam player

12/11/2024

Easily one of the best games of recent years and destined to be a new classic of the indie scene. It's an unforgettable experience full of little nuances to discover in every game session. It's amazing that it's all done by one person. 10/10Show moreShow less

1.1 hours at review36 people found this helpful

Not recommendedSteam player

02/11/2025

I wishlisted this game back in 2021, when I was still in college. My taste might have changed a lot since then. The visual is great, a joy to look at. But playing until chapter 5, I couldn't help not paying attention to this game anymore to the point where I almost fell asleep. I was really surprised to see this game on the new releases section of the front page and bought it on day 1. But I just can't be bothered to keep on playing anymore since the game is so boring. I would not recommend this game for those who are looking for engaging gameplay. I do recommend this game though for anyone who is looking to chill and has the ability to appreciate the finer detail of the game's art. I really wanted to like this game, but unfortunately, I want more excitement in my games nowadays. I will not refund this game out of respect of the creator's craft and the fact that this was a 1-man project.Show moreShow less

1.3 hours at review18 people found this helpful

RecommendedSteam player

08/28/2025

Here's my Review for the game Naiad . I would define it as one of my favourite games so far. Really recommended experience. :) ~ DIFFICULTY ~ 🔲 My 90 year old grandma could play it 🔲 Easy ✅ Normal 🔲 Hard 🔲 Dark Souls 🔲 Understanding Dark Souls' story ~ GRAPHICS ~ 🔲 MS Paint 🔲 Bad 🔲 Meh 🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game 🔲 Good (nothing special) ✅ Beautiful 🔲 Masterpiece ~ MUSIC ~ 🔲 Bad 🔲 Not special 🔲 Good ✅ Beautiful 🔲 N/A (almost SFX only) ~ AUDIENCE ~ 🔲 Kids ✅ Teens ✅ Adults ~ STORY ~ 🔲 Not important in this kind of games 🔲 Bad 🔲 Text or Audio floating around 🔲 Average 🔲 Good ✅ Lovely ~ PRICE ~ 🔲 Free 🔲 Cheap ✅ Acceptable price 🔲 Could be cheaper 🔲 Overpriced 🔲 Complete waste of money ~ REQUIREMENTS ~ 🔲 You can run it on a microwave ✅ Average 🔲 High end 🔲 NASA computer 🔲 (Steam Deck Unsupported) 🔲 (Steam Deck Playable) ✅ (Steam Deck Verified / Optimized) ~ LENGTH ~ 🔲 Very Short (0 - 4 hours) ✅ Short (4 - 10 hours) - longer for all achievements! 🔲 Average (10-30 hours) 🔲 Long (30-50 hours) (if you go for everything in the game) 🔲 Extremely long (50-100+ hours) 🔲 No ending 🔲 N/A (Early Access still in active development!) ~ FUN ~ 🔲 I'd rather watch paint dry 🔲 Hard to enjoy 🔲 Repetitive 🔲 Actually pretty amusing ✅ The kind of fun you'll remember 🔲 Ride of your life ~ REPLAYABILITY ~ 🔲 It's a one-time experience ✅ Only for achievements 🔲 If you wait a few months/years 🔲 Definitely 🔲 Infinitely replayable ~ ACHIEVEMENTS ~ ✅ Yes 🔲 No ✅ Achievable through main gameplay ✅ Achievable through side quests ✅ Achievable through quirky gameplay ~ BUGS ~ ✅ Never heard of 🔲 Minor bugs 🔲 Can get annoying 🔲 ARK: Survival Evolved 🔲 The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ~ WORTH BUYING ~ 🔲 No 🔲 Wait for sale ✅ Yes 🔲 (Gifted)Show moreShow less

9.3 hours at review26 people found this helpful

RecommendedSteam player

05/27/2025

Rarely does a person, in their gaming lifetime, come across something like Naiad. The indie landscape is so vast and varied and colorful that, on the outside, you would see Naiad's trailer, read its premise, and chalk it up to another project about returning to nature, with an eco-friendly message. But my god, is Naiad so much more than that. Firstly, its presentation SINGS. The simple 2D graphics paired with this chalky texture and beautiful bright colors soothe the eyes like nothing I've played before. Well, except maybe Journey. The controls are tight, so exploring the waterways of both nature and city adds to the playful, flowy movement that's easy to get lost in. You can tell the developer was aware this NEEDED to be perfect for a full experience. Secondly, the soundscapes... oh my god, the soundscape. The- the LOGS IN THE WATER, AS YOU DIVE TO PASS UNDER THEM- the sound is identical to how you hear everything when you actually dive, and it was the most satisfying thing. The animals, the wind, rain, traffic, countryside... each region felt very much alive, there's that much attention to detail. The soundtrack is also one of my favorites this year. It's crafted with so much love and care (Labyrinth might be my favorite track of all). Lastly, the gameplay. While the loop is really repetitive (guide ducklings to mother duck, guide birds to specific branches, get frogs on lilypads, collect things, etc), I believe it's with the intention to provide comfort and familiarity, because the scenery changes quite often. So, if you're looking for a varied gameplay loop or high stakes, you won't find them here. Naiad is a singularly meditative experience. It invites you to absorb the scenery and sounds. To adopt a slower, simpler life, where just existing is enough. On top of it, it teaches you about the circle of life and love for all things, without really using much dialogue in all of its playtime. The game became a part of my barely existing bedtime routine for several days, and it melted so much of my anxiety away; so I cannot recommend Naiad enough, based on how anti-stress and zen it is. P.S. In between playing sessions, I went through the developer's Bluesky, and the dedication to this game is astounding. A single person coded, did the art, RECORDED SOUNDS WHILE GOING OUT FOR NATURE WALKS, composed the music, and helped troubleshoot whenever someone had an issue or a bug. This game is textbook one person's labor of love, and I am so happy it exists. I'll repeat: Naiad SINGS with its presentation, and its developer is one of those admirable humans who treats video games as a genuine art from. HiWarp, thank you for existing. And thank you for bringing Naiad into the world.Show moreShow less

10.8 hours at review26 people found this helpful

Source: original Steam user reviews. Helpful votes are an archived snapshot, not live data. Last collected: 08/15/2026.