Nephise
Released Mar 2017
Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.
70% positive · 581 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Nephise is a short, self-contained atmospheric puzzle game that launched on March 14, 2017 as a finished product. The store description describes it as a complete experience with no mention of additional content, DLC, or future updates planned for this title.
The developer, Tonguç Bodur, is a prolific solo indie developer who uses Nephise's store page as a hub for announcing new, separate games. The news posts from 2017 onward are focused on entirely different titles in the developer's portfolio — Nephise Begins (a prequel released April 25, 2017), Nephise: Ascension (a third game in the series, released February 27, 2018), Finding the Soul Orb (February 14, 2020), Cions of Vega (announced March 26, 2021), Run Tekila Run! (announced December 1, 2023), NubiaPhobia, and FORMIDO (both announced September 25, 2025). None of these announcements relate to new content for the original Nephise game itself.
There is no DLC listed, no roadmap, no post-launch content updates, and no developer statement suggesting further development of this specific title. Nephise launched as a complete, short-form experience and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents Nephise as a complete, self-contained short atmospheric puzzle game with no mention of future content, updates, or DLC
A third game in the Nephise series, Nephise: Ascension, was released as a separate title — further confirming the developer's pattern of releasing sequel games rather than updating the original
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Tonguç Bodur
Achievements
3
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.
The narrator is an elder one, so it is like she is telling the player a story. While telling the story, she is also giving the player hints about the puzzles.
Rotate the statues in right directions and ring the bell. Something will happen and you will have a path upon you. Wander around the enchanted forest and silver cave and collect red orbs.
PS: The core aspect of this game is the atmosphere. It is recommended for those who mostly seek to experience the mood.
The narrator is an elder one, so it is like she is telling the player a story. While telling the story, she is also giving the player hints about the puzzles.
Rotate the statues in right directions and ring the bell. Something will happen and you will have a path upon you. Wander around the enchanted forest and silver cave and collect red orbs.
PS: The core aspect of this game is the atmosphere. It is recommended for those who mostly seek to experience the mood.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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