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Steam app 2395770 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:28 UTC

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse

A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Steam header artwork
Frontside 180Pocketpair Publishing
22playing now
3924-hour peak
1,447all-time peak
24average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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627 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

7 months, March 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 369 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 258 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse was released on 4 Mar, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:28 UTC
App ID
2395770
Last updated
20 Apr 2026 build 22831728
Developer
Frontside 180
Publisher
Pocketpair Publishing
Release date
4 Mar, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
527 MB
Install size
1.84 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Controller support
Full
Achievements
41

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

MetroidvaniaAction RoguelikePlatformerRoguelikeHack and Slash2DDark FantasyAnimeFemale ProtagonistActionAction-AdventurePvECookingControllerHand-drawnFantasyAgricultureMagicCraftingAdventure
About this gameFull description from Steam
Authentic 2D action Never Grave is 2D action game where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Identify enemy attacks, fight with magic, and sometimes use the terrain to win! Dungeons such as ruins and botanical gardens are auto-generated and change each time you play. Furthermore, there are obstacles and puzzles waiting to block the player's path in the dungeons. Possession system Possess enemies using a cursed hat. Use unique abilities from your possessed enemies to open up avenues of action and gain an advantage in battle! Rebuild a ruined village Use materials collected in the dungeons to clear the rubble of ruined villages, build new facilities and cultivate crops in the fields. Prepare for your next battles at your village! Cook food and take advantage of skill trees to grow more powerful! Multiplayer Multiplayer support for up to four players. Call your friends from other worlds and conquer dungeons together! Game features Metroidvania x Roguelite with an emphasis on exploration. Sophisticated and tactilely designed player character controls. Possession system where hats can possess enemies and use their unique abilities. Traditional Japanese hand-drawn limited animation is used for character 2D animation. Thickly painted backgrounds with depth, as if you are travelling through a world of picture books and cut-out pictures. Learn actions such as double-jump from artefacts to explore new areas. Constantly changing play style depending on the synergy of "traits" associated with magic and items. Intense battles with tough bosses. It will take more than just memorizing boss patterns to defeat them without taking damage... Rebuild your village. Strengthen yourself through building and production to prepare for the next adventure. Explore different terrain each time you play through procedurally generated dungeons. Multiplayer support. Up to four players can delve into the dungeon together!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS6
IGRS3Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (64bit) or later Processor: Intel Core i3 6100 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 10 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Supported languages4 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

41 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Awakening in the DarkAchievement
Journey’s DawnAchievement
Brick by BrickAchievement
Cornerstone of RebirthAchievement
Scarlet HarvestAchievement
DominionAchievement
Through the RuinsAchievement
Through the GardenHidden achievement
Through the VolcanoHidden achievement
Through the AcademyHidden achievement

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23 developer announcements, May 2023 to Apr 2026 · times in UTC

April

  1. v1.4 Update: Combat & Gameplay Improvements

    Thank you very much for playing Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. This update focuses on significantly improving the overall "feel" of character controls and fixing several critical bugs related to save data. Patch Notes ▼ Two New…

    pocketpair_dev

March

  1. v1.3.5 Update: Improving the Early-Game Experience

    Thank you very much for playing Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. In this update, we have focused on enhancing the early-game experience to make your journey smoother from the start.Patch NotesSystem Adjustments & New Features▼Earlier…

    pocketpair_admin
  2. [Important] Update Status and Multiplayer Version Compatibility

    Regarding the recently released v1.3 update, we would like to provide an update on the status across different platforms and important precautions for multiplayer gameplay.■ Changes to Multiplayer MatchingStarting with update v1.3, we have…

    pocketpair_dev
  3. v1.3 Update: Multiplayer & Matchmaking Improvements

    Thank you very much for playing Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. In this update, we have focused on enhancing the multiplayer experience. Patch Notes ▼ New "Random Matchmaking" for Multiplayer ・We now support two ways to play together…

    pocketpair_admin
  4. v1.2c.s0.2316250 Update: Difficulty & Balance Adjustments

    Thank you very much for playing Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. We truly value all the feedback we have been receiving from our players. We have released a patch today to implement the following balance adjustments. Patch Notes▼…

    pocketpair_admin
  5. Out Now!! Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, Available Now on Steam!

    Hi everyone!Great news! Never Grave is finally out! We're thrilled to finally be able to share our game with you all.It's been a long journey, and your support and input has been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration for us.For…

    pocketpair_admin

February

  1. Official Soundtrack & Artbook out on March 5!

    Hello everyone! Official Soundtrack & Artbook out on March 5!The Official Soundtrack features 13 original tracks.Digital Artbook offers a sneak peek into the game’s development with approximately 90 pages of content.Best regards,The Never…

    pocketpair_dev

November

  1. "Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse" launches on March 5, 2026!

    The wait is over. "Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse" launches on March 5, 2026! Thank you all for supporting us so far! Revealed at PlayStation’s "State of Play Japan", the latest gameplay trailer and dev interview from Frontside 180…

    pocketpair_admin

June

  1. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse official release (v1.0) has been decided!

    ・Official release version (v1.0) of Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse has been announced!It has been decided that Never Grave, originally planned as an early access title, will instead launch directly as the official v1.0 release!Due to…

    pocketpair_admin

March

  1. Release Date Change

    Dear players, We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who downloaded the "Never Grave" demo, shared feedback and added the game to their wishlists. The demo, released during the Feb 2024 Steam Next Fest, was installed by over 110,000…

    pp_steam_mv_admin

February

  1. Demo Version v0.1b.1416 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.1416 - Tweaked the controller stick input dead zone for UI interactions. - Improved the underwater audio effects by…

    Patch notes
  2. Demo Version v0.1b.0910 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.0910 - Now you can customize key bindings for the mouse. - Adjusted the status screen to allow swapping between…

    Patch notes
  3. Demo Version v0.1b.0718 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.0718 - Slightly widened the dead zone for joystick input. - Allowed tool attack cancelling with regular attacks.…

    Patch notes
  4. Demo Version v0.1b.0714 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.0714 - Mitigated the issue of audio playback interruptions. - Allowed magic cancelling with regular attacks.…

    Patch notes
  5. Demo Version v0.1b.0619 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. An issue was found that caused the difficulty level to change unintentionally. We've fixed it, so please take a moment to…

    Patch notes
  6. Demo Version v0.1b.0519 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.0519 - Significantly improved rendering performance. As a side effect, audio distortion issues should also see…

    Patch notes
  7. Demo Version v0.1b.0119 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1b.0119 - Added potion-replenishing facilities at the terminus of the 1st & 2nd layers. - Significantly improved…

    Patch notes

January

  1. Demo Version v0.1.3020 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1.3020 - Mitigated the BGM audio distortion issues. - Slightly extended the collision range for regular combo attacks.…

    Patch notes
  2. Demo Version v0.1.2920 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1.2920 - Set the movement distance of the Neutral combo regular attack to 0. - Made the hitstop for regular attacks…

    Patch notes
  3. Demo Version v0.1.2703 Update

    Dear Players, Thank you for playing the Never Grave demo. We're pleased to announce some updates that have been made. v0.1.2703 - Now you can advance dialogue using the up key. - In hat state, you can also attack with the R1 button. - Frost…

    Patch notes
  4. Never Grave Demo Available Now!

    Hello everyone, It's finally here. In anticipation of the Steam Next Fest, we've just released the demo version of Never Grave! We're eager to hear your feedback on Steam Community and Discord. Your thoughts and impressions are invaluable…

    pp_steam_mv_admin

November

  1. Announcement Regarding Release Date and Demo

    Hello everyone. We have a message from the development team behind Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the release. We have decided to move the release date from winter 2023 to the first…

    pp_steam_mv_admin

May

  1. Never Grave's Store Page Has Launched!

    Hello everyone! Greetings from the development team! We have some exciting news to share from the development team. Our new game ""Never Grave"" has finally launched its Steam store page! We are happy to finally share with you this first…

    pp_steam_mv_admin

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