Nefarious
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Nefarious.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Nefarious FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Nefarious?
Steam classifies Nefarious as a Action, Adventure, Indie game. Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
How much does Nefarious cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Nefarious at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Nefarious single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Nefarious: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Nefarious on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Nefarious for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Nefarious out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 23, 2017.
What platforms is Nefarious on?
Nefarious is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Nefarious single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Nefarious cost?
Steam lists it at $14.99.
Does Nefarious have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 44 achievements for Nefarious.
What is Nefarious's Metacritic score?
Nefarious has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.
Where to get Nefarious
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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