Underplayed Gems

NAIAD (2024)

NAIAD cover
Developer
HiWarp
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 685 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, flowing journey down a colorful river where you interact with nature at a calm, unhurried pace.

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What players say

Players describe NAIAD as a chill, relaxing river drift with beautiful art and music, but they split on the pace: some find it overlong, especially the factory section. Frog-herding puzzles are widely called finicky, and the emotional story earns high praise, though some players say the environmental critique feels dated.

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