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.
About the story
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.
Platforms
Mac Switch PC PS4 PS5 Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Platform PuzzleThemes
Action Drama Fantasy
Languages: English and 11 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
VGChartz
By Lee MehrNomada Studios' sophomore effort Neva-r ceases to impress – in spite of a couple of missteps.
SpaceNerd.it
By Cosimo RiondinoDespite not having the same poetical storytelling that made Gris stand out, Neva is still a truly unique experience: it has a meaningful art direction and better gameplay mechanics than its predecessor, it's a wonderful example of experimental game design and, most importantly, it's a really important portrayal of nature, life and death. Another must play from Nomada Studio.
Gameffine
By Uphar DuttaNeva is undoubtedly the most ravishing game we have played in a few years. The game sets a benchmark for all platformer games and sends a message that a story that can steal your heart and the visuals that you can’t look away from are enough for a perfect platformer game. Neva is our favourite game we have played this year.
3DNews
By Александр БабулинArt installation pretending to be an action platformer. And a very successful one at that.
GameMAG
ByNeva is not yet a modern classic, but it's one of those games that can be completed in a couple of evenings but is memorable for years to come.
