Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts
Early access since Aug 2023
Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts is a Multiplayer Survival Horror game for up to 4 players. Set in the Middle of the Unknown, you can craft, build, explore and discover secrets in the exciting first chapter from EFNSOFT.
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In early access, development status unclear
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts launched into Early Access on August 17, 2023, with an ambitious roadmap outlining multiple major updates and an eventual 1.0 release. The developer (a three-person indie team) shipped one major content update — Patch 0.5.2 on December 22, 2023 — along with several follow-up hotfix patches through January 2024.
On June 3, 2024, the developer posted a frank and detailed message explaining that the studio had run out of money. They had been operating at a loss for months, could no longer pay salaries or cover company expenses, and had made the decision to halt development indefinitely. They explicitly stated this was not abandonment by choice, but a financial necessity. As a final act, they transitioned the game to free-to-play on June 18, 2024, and closed down their Discord and email support channels on the same date.
There have been no developer communications of any kind since June 18, 2024 — nearly two years ago as of today. The game remains in Early Access, still unfinished, with the large planned roadmap (electricity systems, new factions, additional map tiers, story conclusion, and 1.0 launch) never completed. The developer did express a hope to "return one day," but offered no timeline or indication that this is actively being pursued.
Evidence
Final patch transitioned the game to free-to-play as promised in the farewell post. Discord and email support were officially ended. This is the last recorded communication from the developer.
Developer posted a farewell message confirming development has been halted indefinitely due to financial collapse. The studio had not earned a profit, could not cover staff salaries or operating costs, and decided to stop production to avoid further losses. The developer expressed hope to return someday but gave no timeline.
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Developer
Publisher
EFNSOFT
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Chapter One: The Enigma of the Root Mountains
Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts Set in September 1993, the first episode begins with four friends heading into uncharted territory, searching for a mysterious artifact. It doesn’t take long to realize something is wrong, as this is the site of the Root Experiment, famed for its stories of those who enter and never return. There is no other option but to survive, and not be afraid of the impossible…
Survival is all that matters
Explore a hostile environment, build a shelter, and survive in a place unknown to man. Make your life here easier by improving your living conditions, upgrading your shelters, and protecting yourself and your friends against the dangers that lie ahead. Don’t forget your sanity and your health, however, as it is all that keeps you alive...
Discover-Loot-Craft
You are in a world full of secrets. Everything around you contains traces of the past. You can wander through these areas and learn recipes that will allow you to craft new items. Discover unique places in Root Mountains which is all of these places has so many unique Items!
Seamless Weather Conditions that alter the way you play
Our game’s unique weather variations give players the chance to create their own dynamic stories of survival. Gain an advantage in challenging conditions, choose when to head out and how the weather might affect your journey. The Day and Night cycle plays an integral part in the game too, with the environments, enemies, and strange anomalies all affected by this system.
Solo and Coop
In Nowhere, you can explore and survive as a lone wolf, or team up and experience the whole adventure in co-op, with up to 3 of your friends!
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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