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NAIAD
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
View on Steam ↗ $19.99 (US · as of 2026-09-26)What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-15.
What reviewers agree on
49 of the 77 reviews raise this.
“Naiad clearly aspires to be a top-down aquatic take on the Journey-like genre, and it succeeds in the areas of basic movement and art direction; unfortunately, it falters when it comes to its level design, with overly…”
“This game is impossible to find everything on your first run, and ngl it is a little bit frustrating trying to find stuff after you missed them, since you need to re-play the level again, but it is sooooo beautiful,…”
37 of the 77 reviews raise this.
25 of the 77 reviews raise this.
“Naiad is made to be played over and over again. It's a very beautiful, cozy game filled with vibrant colours, emotions, nature, and choice. It's a good reminder that no matter what path we take in life, at the end of…”
23 of the 77 reviews raise this.
“I just finished this game today and only one thing came to mind after coming back to the store page and seeing the reviews are "Very Positive"; why in the UNIVERSE is it not "Overwhelmingly Positive?" Such a creative,…”
“I finally got around to finishing this after not touching it for a few months when i was struggling to clear a certain level and finally did it.... what a beautiful game!!! everything from the music to the visuals to…”
13 of the 77 reviews raise this.
“Naiad is made to be played over and over again. It's a very beautiful, cozy game filled with vibrant colours, emotions, nature, and choice. It's a good reminder that no matter what path we take in life, at the end of…”
“I finally got around to finishing this after not touching it for a few months when i was struggling to clear a certain level and finally did it.... what a beautiful game!!! everything from the music to the visuals to…”
“it was great emotional journey for me, and I strongly recommend it for everybody who wants to touch the grass, relax, and chill. The graphics, the sounds of nature, cute animals -- everything in one game. Also,…”
15 of the 77 reviews raise this · 13 of them still recommend the game.
“Naiad clearly aspires to be a top-down aquatic take on the Journey-like genre, and it succeeds in the areas of basic movement and art direction; unfortunately, it falters when it comes to its level design, with overly…”
“Accidentally fell into the gravity well of a waterfall and it pushed me into the next level even though I wasnt done with the one I was on. I was loving this game until that point as there is NO WAY to return to where…”
“Cozy walking (swimming?) sim with light puzzle elements and pretty, stylized visuals. Gameplay isn’t complex and doesn’t evolve much after the first hour. This makes the game a few hours too long, but Naiad is…”
5 of the 77 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Cozy walking (swimming?) sim with light puzzle elements and pretty, stylized visuals. Gameplay isn’t complex and doesn’t evolve much after the first hour. This makes the game a few hours too long, but Naiad is…”
5 of the 77 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Accidentally fell into the gravity well of a waterfall and it pushed me into the next level even though I wasnt done with the one I was on. I was loving this game until that point as there is NO WAY to return to where…”
4 of the 77 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“Naiad clearly aspires to be a top-down aquatic take on the Journey-like genre, and it succeeds in the areas of basic movement and art direction; unfortunately, it falters when it comes to its level design, with overly…”
“Accidentally fell into the gravity well of a waterfall and it pushed me into the next level even though I wasnt done with the one I was on. I was loving this game until that point as there is NO WAY to return to where…”
Counted across 77 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 94.4% positive rating · as of 2026-05-15
“This is a cozy-ish adventure where you are a water spirit who helps all living creatures. (Or, well, most of them, anyway.) You swim around, solve small puzzles, and have a TON of environmental interactions. You can also get some upgrades and you grow throughout your journey. I…”
— a player, Steam review · 6 hrs played“It’s one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever seen or played. The style is so stunning—you can tell it was made with such attention to detail, and all by just one developer! Simply beautiful and mysterious—I’m completely captivated by everything from the animation style and…”
— a player, Steam review · 18 hrs played“An amazing indie game by a solo developer that deserves more attention! Beautiful art, a zen vibe with many things to explore, and a nicely evolving eco story. 10/10 recommend”
— a player, Steam review · 16 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-07 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-26.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
NAIAD wins Best Art Award!
I'm incredibly grateful and honored to share with you that NAIAD has won the "Best Art" award at Gamescom Latam BIG Festival! NAIAD was also a finalist in the "BIG Impact: Social Matters" and "Best So
NAIAD - Update v1.0.19!
Hi! We continue celebrating the Lunar New Year... with more news! A friendly reminder! Don’t miss the chance to get NAIAD with a 20% discount for a limited time. NEW LANGUAGES: - Added 2 new languages
NAIAD: Don't miss this special discount!
Hi! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with great news... NAIAD is now 20% off for a limited time! This is the perfect moment to dive into this unique experience along the river. https://store.steampowered.
NAIAD: Over a month swimming through nature!
Hello! First of all, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has played Naiad since its release just over a month ago. Thank you all for being part of this milestone in my life! <3! Words from
NAIAD on Steam Deck
Hi! Some of you have been asking for information regarding NAIAD compatibility with Steam Deck . While Steam official validations are still pending and may take a long time I would like to open this d
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-15.
| Genres | Adventure, Indie |
| Player tags | Adventure · Exploration · Puzzle · Cute · 2D · Top-Down · Minimalist · Colorful · Atmospheric · Nature · Fantasy · Family Friendly (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 53 |
| Official site | https://www.hiwarp.com/naiad/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ (or later) Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz (or better) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad Controller Recommended