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Nefarious

Jan 23, 2017

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.

Indie Adventure Action Villain Protagonist Platformer
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Unleash a little anarchy! Tired of playing the hero? Experience the adventure from the other side of the coin with Nefarious! Play as the villain for a change and wreak chaos as you kidnap princesses from five different kingdoms who alter game play in unique ways. Stomp on heroes through several iconic battles recreated with you as the boss!

Nefarious is a 2d-animated action platformer, where your objective on each stage is to kidnap a princess and then escape with them! Heroes will attempt to thwart you, and many things may not go quite as expected.

Key Features

  • Lovingly crafted 2d animation and illustrated backdrops.

  • Reverse boss fights let you fight the hero.

  • Globe hop between five different kingdoms and even more distinct locations.

  • Unlock several ammo types for your grenade launcher

  • Mix and match customization options for 10+ variations on your explosive punches.

  • Mystery and Intrigue, that if uncovered, unlocks a secret ending!

  • Engage in a comedic story exploring and deconstructing the video game trope of princess kidnapping.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

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

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Snow Leopard
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Unbuntu or Equivalent
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
44
Controller support
full
Metacritic
67
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

Fair Value — 95th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Premium at $14.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 11%
Value Ratio Top 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nefarious worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Nefarious go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Nefarious free to play?
Nefarious costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is Nefarious?
Nefarious is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
What platforms does Nefarious support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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