Neverway: A Unique Life-Sim RPG Experience

Neverway presents a distinctive atmosphere that is both grim and captivating, setting the stage for an engaging gaming experience. The game’s intriguing premise invites players into a world that is as grotesque as it is immersive.

Overview of Neverway

Neverway is a life-simulation role-playing game (RPG) that follows the story of Fiona, a young woman who leaves her unfulfilling job to pursue a new life on a remote island farm. Throughout her journey, Fiona becomes the immortal herald of a deceased god. Her adventure is filled with challenges as she traverses nightmare realms and confronts terrifying foes, all while managing her farm and nurturing relationships with the local townsfolk.

Gameplay Mechanics

In Neverway, players have the opportunity to meet and form romantic relationships with over ten unique characters. Building friendships with these characters unlocks various combat abilities, enriching the gameplay experience. The game incorporates farming and fishing mechanics, enabling players to engage in resource management and crafting. Additionally, players can create secondary tools, such as the hookshot, which complements Fiona’s primary weapon, a sword.

Development Team

Neverway is developed by Coldblood Inc., an independent studio based in Vancouver, founded by Brazilian-Canadian developers Pedro Medeiros and Isadora Sophia. Medeiros is recognized for his pixel art contributions to acclaimed indie games like Towerfall and Celeste. Sophia, a former senior software engineer at Microsoft, is also the creator of the open-source Murder Engine, which powers Neverway.

Music and Sound Design

The game features an evocative soundtrack composed by Disasterpiece, known for his work on Fez and the critically acclaimed horror film It Follows. The sound design is crafted by Martin Kvale of NokNok Audio, further enhancing the immersive experience of the game.

Financial Backing and Publishing

Coldblood Inc. is self-publishing Neverway, with financial support from OuterSloth, an indie game fund established by Among Us creators InnerSloth. This backing is essential for the development and promotion of the game.

Announcement and Availability

Although Neverway was officially announced just one month ago during the Triple-i Initiative showcase, it has already made a significant impact as part of the Day of the Devs event tied to Summer Game Fest 2025 this week. The game is set to be released on PC at an undetermined future date, and it is currently available to wishlist on Steam now.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at Engadget.