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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Developed by Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

ActionAdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 28, 2015 Price$4.99 Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews1,358

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews1,358
Languages1
Achievements16
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, rpg game by Nihon Falcom, published by XSEED Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 1,330
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:ActionRPGJRPGAdventureGreat SoundtrackAction RPGAnimeSingleplayerDifficultFantasyClassic

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 Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 32 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 8.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 32 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Supported languages (1)

English

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 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 Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?

Steam classifies Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim as a Action, Adventure, RPG game, developed by Nihon Falcom. Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!

How much does Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 28, 2015.

What platforms is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim on?

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

What is Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim's Metacritic score?

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc..

Where to get Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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