Nia and The Abyss

About the Game

Demo available now on itch.io

Demo coming soon to Steam

Play as Nia, a newly formed ocean spirit

Brought into existence in a sea smothered by pollution and death.

With no life remaining, Nia must restore The Abyss by:

• Destroying trash

• Clearing tar

• Revitalizing the seafloor

• Growing plants

• Helping marine life who are struggling to survive in the pollution

• Rebuilding ecosystems from scratch where every species has their own abilities and traits that shape Nia's journey

Explore The Abyss

• The Abyss is divided into interconnected ecosystems, each with central hubs surrounded by Outer Zones of pollution and struggling marine life.

• You start surrounded by everyday trash and gradually descend into increasingly advanced technology and the haunting remnants of humanity's past, uncovering what happened to the world before you.

• Restore each zone, earn the trust of its marine life, and watch them join your home hub, becoming part of a growing ecosystem.

• All while solving increasingly complex ecological puzzles that stand between Nia and the depths below.

Restore the Ocean

Remove pollution and clean up trash

Revitalize, Grow & Cultivate

Revitalize the seafloor, plant seeds, and unlock new flora in different ways. Cultivate the ocean to discover vibrant plant life that attracts new marine creatures.

A Living, Breathing Ecosystem

Attract and help marine life with unique behaviors and interactions. Manage the delicate balance between herbivore and carnivore dynamics. Find ways for competing species to coexist and thrive together in your growing habitat.

Marine Life with Personalities and Abilities

Every marine lifeform species has its own behavior and role. Some consume trash, accelerating cleanup and revealing hidden seeds and objects. Others unlock paths deeper into the Abyss.

Uncover a Forgotten World

Descend through layers of human history, from everyday waste to abandoned highly advanced technology, and piece together the secrets of what happened to the world before you.

A Dreamlike Underwater Atmosphere

Hand-drawn aquatic life, stylized 3D environments, and an original lo-fi soundtrack create a soothing, immersive, and melancholic experience.

Your Underwater garden