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The End Is Nigh

Developed by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel · Published by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 12, 2017 Price$4.64 Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews3,228

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.64
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews3,228
Languages1
Achievements106
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel, published by Edmund McMillen — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 3,092
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players10
Player-voted tags:Precision PlatformerPlatformerIndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackAdventureSingleplayer2DActionPixel GraphicsPost-apocalypticDark

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 The End Is Nigh.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: dedicated graphics card (opengl 3.0 support or higher)
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia 9999999999999GTX TI SLIx200
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

The End Is Nigh 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 The End Is Nigh?

Steam classifies The End Is Nigh as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel. The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

How much does The End Is Nigh cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The End Is Nigh at $4.64. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The End Is Nigh single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The End Is Nigh: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The End Is Nigh on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The End Is Nigh out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 12, 2017.

What platforms is The End Is Nigh on?

The End Is Nigh 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 The End Is Nigh single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The End Is Nigh cost?

Steam lists it at $4.64.

Does The End Is Nigh have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 106 achievements for The End Is Nigh.

What is The End Is Nigh's Metacritic score?

The End Is Nigh has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The End Is Nigh?

The End Is Nigh is developed by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel and published by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel.

Where to get The End Is Nigh

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

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