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NightSky

Developed by Nicalis, Inc. · Published by Nicalis, Inc.

CasualIndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 1, 2011 Price$0.99 Metacritic78/100 Steam reviews320

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic78/100
Steam reviews320
Languages1
Achievements22

Overview

A casual, indie, strategy game by Nicalis, Inc., published by Nicalis, Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 1,007
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:Puzzle-PlatformerIndiePlatformerCasualPuzzlePhysicsAtmosphericStrategy2DShortSingleplayerRelaxing

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 NightSky.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP or newer
  • Processor: Intel Atom or above
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card
  • DirectX®: N/A
  • Hard Drive: 100MB

Supported languages (1)

English

NightSky 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 NightSky?

Steam classifies NightSky as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Nicalis, Inc.. Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas.

How much does NightSky cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists NightSky at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is NightSky single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for NightSky: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is NightSky on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists NightSky for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is NightSky out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 1, 2011.

What platforms is NightSky on?

NightSky 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 NightSky single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does NightSky cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Does NightSky have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for NightSky.

What is NightSky's Metacritic score?

NightSky has a Metacritic score of 78/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made NightSky?

NightSky is developed by Nicalis, Inc. and published by Nicalis, Inc..

Where to get NightSky

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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