Neverway is a Spooky Take on Life Sims

One of the many games that had RPGFan buzzing over the last few days was the nightmarish life sim Neverway, the debut game from indie studio Coldblood. No release details were announced, but PC gamers can wishlist the game on Steam.

Although officially announced back in early April, Neverway made waves during the recent Day of the Devs show. It’s what I would describe as, “Stardew Valley on nightmare fuel.” The comparisons are easy to see; the literal art and gameplay styles give a fairly good impression of life in the valley, but as you become more familiar with protagonist Fiona and her goals, Neverway quickly sets itself apart.

Fiona’s origin story is a familiar one, at least initially: caught in a dead-end job, she decides to quit and start over on a farm. Sound familiar, Stardew fans? Not so fast. Before you know it, Fiona has been enlisted as the immortal herald of a dead god. While players can expect to make new friends (and possible romances), catch fish, and occupy their time with basic farm life; they will also need to prepare Fiona to fight through various horrors and work to pay off her debt.

Piqued your curiosity? Then be sure to check out the trailer below, as well as the latest screenshots and a more in-depth overview via Steam.

Neverway is a blend of horror, life sim, and action RPG. After Fiona quits her job, she starts over on a farm and becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Keep your life from falling apart while searching for Neverway, a nightmare reality that is slowly leaking into yours.

Make friends

Meet (or date!) 10+ charming characters with unique routines and storylines. Each bond unlocks buffs and combat abilities that make your journey a little easier. Will you lie to them or tell them the truth?

Fight (and try not to die)

Neverway features a top-down, fast-paced combat with an emphasis on player expression. Craft items to customize your playstyle, and unlock combat abilities through your friendship bonds.

Rebuild your life

Farm and craft items, prepare meals, or just decorate your homestead. Time progresses in three blocks, and you choose when to advance: morning, afternoon, and evening. One day at a time.

Features

• Co-created by the pixel artist of Celeste
• Original soundtrack by Disasterpeace
• A slow-burning horror RPG with dynamic cutscenes
• Meet (or date) 10+ charming characters
• Fast-paced combat, optimized for keyboard or controller
• Customize your playstyle with crafted items and combat abilities
• Farm, fish, craft, and build a new life on a remote island

And remember to pay your debt at all costs…

Neverway Screenshots

No official release details are available yet for Neverway, but interested PC gamers should wishlist the game over on Steam.

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