Rank 01Games like Neva
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Neva also play
The closest matches to Neva: GRIS, Planet of Lana, Deer & Boy, Eternal Hope, and Constance. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like Neva.
- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental puzzle solving with Neva.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Constance
Why this: Shares precision platforming and environmental puzzle solving with Neva.
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Even the Ocean
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Nature, like Neva.
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Sea of Solitude
Why this: Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Neva.
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Koira
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Neva.
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Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with Neva.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Nomada Studio
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 3,598 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Atmospheric soundtrack that enhances storytelling
- Companionship is central
- Cooperative combat mechanics
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Neva
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COCOON
Why this: Also Beautiful and Puzzle-Platformer, like Neva.
Child of Light
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Neva.
Sky: Children of the Light
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and character progression with Neva.
Monument Valley
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Neva.
Sword of the Sea
Why this: Shares environmental exploration and checkpoint based progression with Neva.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neva at current Steam store prices.
Arise: A Simple Story
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Nature, like Neva.
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Neva.
FEZ
Why this: Also Beautiful and Puzzle-Platformer, like Neva.
Niko: Through The Dream
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Walking Simulator, like Neva.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like Neva.
Creatures of Ava
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and character progression with Neva.
In Between
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with Neva.
As Long As You're Here
Why this: Shares environmental exploration and checkpoint based progression with Neva.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Neva, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Neva.
Tell Me Why
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Neva.
9.03m
Why this: Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Neva.
The Plan
Why this: Also Beautiful and Emotional, like Neva.
South Scrimshaw, Part One
Why this: Explores emotional, like Neva.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
GRIS
Why this: Also Beautiful and Puzzle-Platformer, like Neva.
Planet of Lana
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like Neva.
Deer & Boy
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Neva.
Constance
Why this: Shares precision platforming and environmental puzzle solving with Neva.
Even the Ocean
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Nature, like Neva.
Koira
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Neva.
About Neva
The closest matches to Neva: GRIS, Planet of Lana, Deer & Boy, Eternal Hope, and Constance. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Neva is your kind of game, the closest matches are GRIS, Planet of Lana and Deer & Boy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and immersive, and single out its character progression and checkpoint based progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Neva is a side-scrolling action-adventure from Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital. Set in a rapidly darkening world, the game follows a young woman forging a lifelong bond with a wolf companion as they explore a beautifully atmospheric environment together. The gameplay blends cooperative combat with environmental puzzle-solving, using a checkpoint-based progression system alongside character upgrades to structure the journey. Reviewers highlight the emotional narrative that resonates deeply through the story of companionship, with an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the storytelling throughout. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and currently holds a 94% positive rating from over 3500 Steam reviews.
About Neva: Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Is Neva worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 3,598 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 171 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric soundtrack that enhances storytelling
- Companionship is central
- Cooperative combat mechanics
- Emotional narrative resonates deeply
People who play it also play: GRIS, Planet of Lana, Deer & Boy
Frequently asked about Neva
Can I run it?
Is Neva verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Neva is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Neva cost?
Neva is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Neva?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Neva are GRIS, Planet of Lana, Deer & Boy.
Who developed Neva?
Neva was developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital.