Nephise: Ascension
Released Feb 2018
Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements.
81% positive · 158 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Nephise: Ascension is the third entry in the Nephise series by solo developer Tonguç Bodur, released on February 27, 2018 as a self-contained, story-complete walking simulator. The store description presents it as a finished narrative experience with a defined beginning and end — there is no mention of planned expansions, additional chapters, or post-launch content of any kind.
The developer's post-launch activity on this game's news page consists entirely of announcements for other, separate games in his portfolio — including The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna (February 2019), Bottle: Pilgrim Redux (a major update to a different game, November 2020), Cions of Vega (March 2021), The Redress of Mira (June 2022), Run Tekila Run! (December 2023), NubiaPhobia and FORMIDO (September 2025), and most recently Reflections at Frostkorn (June 2026). None of these posts reference any new content planned for Nephise: Ascension itself.
There are no DLC listings, no season pass, no roadmap, and no developer statement suggesting that Nephise: Ascension would receive any post-launch additions. The game launched as a complete, self-contained product, and all developer energy since release has been directed toward new standalone titles. Nephise: Ascension is a finished game.
Evidence
Store description presents Nephise: Ascension as a complete, self-contained narrative experience — a standalone story with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content plans.
Most recent developer communication announces yet another new game (Reflections at Frostkorn), with no reference to Nephise: Ascension receiving any further content.
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Developer
Publisher
Tonguç Bodur
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
“Nephise was a young orb collector. One day, while searching for orbs, she got lost and fell down a hole into Dragons Valley. The only exit was via the High Grounds, but there was no easy way up there. She came upon a vast lake. She unmoored a boat near to the shore, and sailed it to the other side…”
Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements.
Save progression: The game saves your progression at the beginning of each chapter.
PS: The core aspect of this game is the atmosphere. It is recommended for those who mostly seek to experience the mood.
Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements.
- The third game in Tonguç Bodur’s Nephise series, though no prior knowledge of the earlier games is required to enjoy this thrilling standalone tale
- Professional voice narration, short cutscenes, and an average playing time of an hour or more
- Predominantly relaxing gameplay which encourages exploration, with the addition of light puzzle and platforming elements and a small degree of danger
- A wide variety of locations, lighting, and weather conditions, including rain and snow
- Atmospheric sound design, with a dynamic music score
- A richer story than the previous Nephise games, co-written by Bottle: Pilgrim author Michael Bowser
Save progression: The game saves your progression at the beginning of each chapter.
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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