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NightSky

NightSky overview

Nicalis, Inc. | Mar 1, 2011 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC

CasualIndieStrategyPuzzle-PlatformerPlatformerSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)256,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,600,000
  • Review score89% positive

NightSky dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)256,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,600,000
  • Review score89% positive
  • Total reviews1,029
  • Release dateMar 1, 2011
  • DeveloperNicalis, Inc.
  • PublisherNicalis, Inc.

Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Nicalis, Inc.Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.

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Game overview

Overview

NightSky comes from Nicalis, Inc. and is published by Nicalis, Inc.. It arrived on Steam on Mar 1, 2011, and it sits naturally among Single-player and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

NightSky's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC, with a tracked peak near 3. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 89% positive across 1,029 reviews.

Language and system requirements

NightSky is available in 1 languages including:

English

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel Atom or above512MB RAM3D graphics card DirectX®: N/A Hard Drive: 100MBNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

NightSky has sold up to 256,000 units and has 326 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,600,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

NightSky overview details

NightSky combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas. The original soundtrack by experimental jazz musician, Chris Schlarb will further heighten the surreal experience. Key features: 2D platform/puzzle-based gameplay Advanced 2D physics model Multiple difficulties with unique topography 11 massive levels, each with expansive areas to explore Multiple “vehicles” each with specific uses and dynamics physics Additional secrets and unlockables

SteamPulse editorial summary

NightSky is listed as a game with $9.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual, Indie, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC, a tracked peak of 3, and 89% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameNightSky
Steam App ID99700
Typegame
Release dateMar 1, 2011
DeveloperNicalis, Inc.
PublisherNicalis, Inc.
Price$9.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresCasual, Indie, Strategy
CategoriesSingle-player, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak3
Positive reviews912
Negative reviews117
Total reviews1,029
Positive percent89%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations326
Average playtime718 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMar 1, 2011
Official Steam feed update (UTC)21 February 2017 - 20:21:41 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
PrologueNo description
Harara MountainsNo description
SkymningNo description
Ranna CavernsNo description
The VoidNo description
Aurora's NorthNo description
Slightly NonsenseNo description
Harara Mountains AlternativeNo description
Skymning AlternativeNo description
Old Ruins AlternativeNo description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/99700
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/99700/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/99700
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for NightSky

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for NightSky?

NightSky's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 08:48:26 UTC, with a tracked peak of 3 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 12 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is NightSky growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 2 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for NightSky?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (41.7%), United Kingdom (13.1%), Canada (4.8%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (34.8%), United Kingdom (10.9%), Australia (4.2%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (44.7%), United Kingdom (11.2%), China (4.3%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (30.4%), United Kingdom (9.3%), China (7.1%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for NightSky?

NightSky currently sits at 89% positive across 1,029 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 912 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does NightSky have?

NightSky currently has about 1K tracked Steam followers as of 20 March 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for NightSky?

NightSky is currently listed at $9.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 326, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

89% positive, 912 positive, 117 negative

Price and discount

$9.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Family Sharing

Achievements

22

Platform releases
  • Steam 1 March 2011

DLC and packages

NightSkyBuy NightSky #7488$9.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

OS *: Windows XP or newer Processor: Intel Atom or above Memory: 512MB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card DirectX®: N/A Hard Drive: 100MB

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