Voyagers of Nera

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Voyagers of Nera is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Treehouse Games and was released on September 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Voyagers of Nera is a cooperative seafaring survival-crafting game for up to 10 players. Sail across a magical ocean world, skim along the waves, and protect lost nature spirits from monsters emerging from the depths.

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graphics132 positive mentions

optimization26 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and immersive atmosphere, creating a relaxing experience.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of exploration, crafting, and combat, making it enjoyable solo or with friends.
Active developer support and responsiveness to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.

Combat feels clunky and lacks depth, with repetitive enemy encounters and limited variety.
Performance issues, especially with frame rates dropping in certain areas, affecting overall gameplay experience.
Limited character customization options and a somewhat restrictive building system that could benefit from more freedom.

graphics
213 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, vibrant art style, and attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of water and sunsets. Many players appreciate the game's charming aesthetic and immersive environments, which contribute to a lively and inviting world. However, some users have noted performance issues and optimization concerns, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the starting experience feels fair and forgiving, making it approachable for new players.”
- “The graphics are absolutely top-tier — every detail, from the waves reflecting sunlight to the smooth motion of skimming across the water, shows incredible craftsmanship.”
- “From the stunning visuals to the immersive world design, it’s genuinely beautiful and feels alive in a way that pulls you right in.”
- “I've put graphics down to compensate, but it's terrible now.”
- “The game minimum recommendation says it supports this GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB). On low graphic settings, I got 16 to 20 fps... unplayable... unless I look up to the sky, it goes to 60 fps... the driver for my RX580 is the latest one. I really want to play the game, but the hardware minimum requirements feel weird.”
- “Fuzzy graphics, suffers from layer-of-vaseline syndrome (especially on higher settings). I almost refunded the second I got into the game. While graphics aren't the most important thing, the lack of image clarity and sharpness is actually hard to look at and hurts my eyes.”
gameplay
200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Voyagers of Nera" offers a mix of engaging mechanics, smooth progression, and a vibrant world, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play. However, many players note that the combat and boss encounters lack depth and challenge, leading to a repetitive experience. While the crafting and building systems are intuitive and visually appealing, some aspects, such as sailing mechanics and enemy variety, require further refinement to enhance overall gameplay satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is really fun, especially after unlocking the skimmer; the ocean becomes your playground.”
- “Engaging gameplay: the mechanics are easy to learn but offer enough depth to keep everyone invested.”
- “The developers have created a gameplay loop that is incredibly fun and easy to lose yourself in for hours.”
- “The boss fights are literally just a swarm of the mobs you fight in the normal gameplay, which is a bit boring.”
- “The gameplay itself is fairly simple, but can definitely get a bit grindy since there's not that much to actually do outside of fetching things and bringing them back to your base.”
- “The game at this stage has too many gameplay loops that are way too simplistic or completely unfinished.”
story
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Voyagers of Nera" is generally well-received, with players finding it intriguing and immersive, enhanced by beautiful visuals and environmental storytelling. While many appreciate the lore and narrative depth, some express a desire for more quests and a richer storyline, particularly in later biomes. However, issues with quest progression and bugs have been noted, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Ive only played 3 hours and so far I love the story and don't even get me started on the art style.”
- “The story is well thought out and whoever is writing this stuff needs a raise!”
- “The storytelling is rich and immersive, and every choice feels meaningful, making me want to explore more each time I play.”
- “The story can feel a bit simple but still catches your attention, feeding into your desire to explore.”
- “Story- and lore-wise, I do find the game a bit lacking.”
- “The main quest is really just a tutorial, but the whole interface looks very placeholder to me and occasionally it resets steps when you reopen the game.”
optimization
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, even on high-end hardware. Users have noted that frame rates drop significantly in various areas, and controller support is lacking, contributing to an overall frustrating experience. While some players acknowledge minor improvements, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization work to enhance stability and performance before it can be fully enjoyed.
- “I hope that instead of adding new content right now, they focus solely on performance; it would make the game 10x more enjoyable.”
- “The game has received some optimization, but it needs more to run well on lower-end machines.”
- “What a gorgeous game, and wonderfully optimized, which is such a nice change of pace from other early access games.”
- “The optimization is so poor on this game that it is unplayable.”
- “Optimization in the third region is poor and frames dropped below 30fps on a 4080 super, which is crazy to me.”
- “Exceptionally bad performance, no reason a game should run this poorly.”
grinding
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the balance of resource gathering and crafting, many criticize the tediousness of traveling by boat and the repetitive nature of resource collection, which can detract from the exploration experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding farming mechanics and enhancing travel options to alleviate the grind.
- “Gathering progression felt solid, not grindy.”
- “There is no farming or animal husbandry... it is literally just kill clam/fish, grill clam/fish, rinse and repeat.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Right now, it is the most tedious and boring thing about the game.”
- “Traveling by boat is long, tedious, and boring.”
- “As it stands, you spend a lot of time hauling items back and forth instead of exploring, which gets a bit grindy.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the stunning visuals. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which evokes feelings of wonder and tranquility, making the gaming experience feel cozy and inviting. While some reviewers noted that the music could be repetitive or not particularly groundbreaking, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The colors shimmer like a living painting, the soundtrack hums with quiet magic, and every corner of Nera begs to be explored.”
- “The atmosphere and music feel very cozy, and the visuals lean more toward a comic style – with rich colors and strong contrasts that fit perfectly with the overall concept.”
- “The most entrancing part about Nera is how alive the world feels—every detail, from the lush environments to the subtle, yet inspiring soundtrack, pulls you deeper into the adventure.”
- “The music is boring.”
- “Game just seems a little too silent, sorry for nitpicking here.”
- “If you are just sailing around with the in-game soundtrack it can be enough.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and vibrant, relaxing environments that invite exploration. Players appreciate the chill vibe and the magical quality of the world, which is enhanced by beautiful water effects and ambient music. While some note that the procedurally generated elements can feel less engaging, the overall aesthetic and atmosphere are considered a significant highlight, making it a delightful experience for those who enjoy discovery and exploration.
- “10/10 — if you love discovery, atmosphere, and that feeling of finding magic in the unknown, this voyage is worth taking.”
- “The atmosphere is gorgeous — from the relaxing sound of waves to the muffled immersion when you’re underwater, the audio and scenery make exploring a pleasure.”
- “The magical, vibrant world creates an atmosphere that's truly unique and a delight to explore.”
- “I do love the relaxing atmosphere and I can definitely see the potential, I will be refunding the game for now but will come back to it when it is more polished.”
- “More than once I caught myself just staring at the waves and the world around me, soaking in the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and aesthetic is worth the price of admission alone.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report minimal glitches and smooth gameplay, others experience significant issues such as character getting stuck, camera glitches, and server problems. Some users have noted that despite these bugs, they have not encountered crashes, especially during extended play sessions. However, the presence of persistent technical glitches and server instability has led some to caution against recommending the game in its current early access state.
- “No glitches, no crashes, just pure fun.”
- “For early access, I'm pleasantly surprised at how bug-free this game is; absolutely recommend this!”
- “Simple graphics that I like, no glitches, and neat gameplay, especially combat.”
- “But, with the amount of glitches, server problems, and being unable to favorite your server so you have to play a secondary game of whack-a-mole on the refresh button until you find your server to even play the game—I can’t recommend it in its current state.”
- “I’ve played a lot of server-based games and this, by far (granted it is newer), is the glitchiest of them all.”
- “There is some jank and bugginess that has persisted from the demo and some even worse than when it was just the demo.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the replayability of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the linear storyline and decorative elements that encourage unlocking, others feel that the chatty protagonist diminishes the experience compared to the original. Future content updates and mod support may enhance replayability, but many users express skepticism about playing the game repeatedly.
- “The linear storyline is very replayable, and the decorative nature makes you want to unlock more.”
- “For me, that is the part of Subnautica: Below Zero that failed hard compared with the first Subnautica; the chatty protagonist sort of killed any replay value for me, while the original I've played and replayed many times.”
- “For me, that is the part of Subnautica: Below Zero that failed hard compared with the first Subnautica. The chatty protagonist sort of killed any replay value for me, whereas the original I've played and replayed many times.”
- “Replayability: outside of future content updates as it pursues its 1.0 update, I highly doubt this is a game you'd play repeatedly. If you did, it might be a Far Cry-style replay that you play once a year.”
- “Mod support: mods add so much replayability.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a strong sense of community support and connection among players, fostering a wholesome environment. However, some users express frustration with the game's development pace, contrasting the heartfelt experiences with disappointment over slow updates. Overall, the emotional responses range from camaraderie and nostalgia to impatience and disillusionment.
- “Voyagers of Nera – a heartfelt review from a long-time supporter.”
- “It's an early access game that has already benefitted immensely from community feedback and the community has been really wholesome.”
- “Made me feel like a swimmer trying to evade jaws.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by memorable inside jokes and amusing outcomes, particularly in co-op mode, where players experience a seamless and entertaining adventure together. While building bases can lead to humorous situations, some minor bugs add to the fun, enhancing the overall enjoyment of exploration and crafting.
- “Memorable moments: expect plenty of inside jokes and hilarious outcomes.”
- “It truly shines in co-op, offering a seamless and often hilarious experience when exploring the vast ocean and building a home base with friends.”
- “Really enjoying the game so far; for an early access game, it is running smoothly despite some minor funny bugs. It's fun to explore the world and craft.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character development for its meticulous craftsmanship, highlighting the vibrant art style and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience. The lush environments and attention to detail contribute to a rich and immersive narrative.
- “Every detail, from the lush environments to the character designs, is meticulously crafted.”
monetization
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Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy relies heavily on misleading advertising, which many players feel is deceptive and undermines their experience.
- “They focused on advertising that it does, but it's false, just to fool players.”