Nepenthe
Developed by Yitz · Published by yours truly
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Yitz, published by yours truly — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You won't need a haircut where you're going... mostly because you're bald. Inspired by Earthbound, Undertale, and other alt-RPGs, Nepenthe is a hand-drawn game made of dad-jokes and existential dread. Also cookies. Lots of cookies.” — 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 Nepenthe.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: anything made in the last decade
- Processor: one that works
- Memory: 490 MB RAM
- Graphics: a toaster - you really shouldn't have trouble
- Sound Card: yes.
- Additional Notes: make sure your computer is on
Supported languages (1)
Nepenthe 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 Nepenthe?
Steam classifies Nepenthe as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Yitz. You won't need a haircut where you're going... mostly because you're bald. Inspired by Earthbound, Undertale, and other alt-RPGs, Nepenthe is a hand-drawn game made of dad-jokes and existential dread. Also cookies. Lots of cookies.
How much does Nepenthe cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Nepenthe at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Nepenthe single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Nepenthe: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Nepenthe on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Nepenthe for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Nepenthe out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 17, 2018.
What platforms is Nepenthe on?
Nepenthe 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 Nepenthe single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Nepenthe cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Nepenthe have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for Nepenthe.
Who made Nepenthe?
Nepenthe is developed by Yitz and published by yours truly.
Where to get Nepenthe
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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