Nightwater is confirmed for Windows on Steam and requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. The Steam page lists minimum (Windows 10 64-bit, i5-3570 4-core, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1650 / RX 470, 10 GB storage) and recommended (Windows 11 64-bit, Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 6-core, 12 GB RAM, RTX 2070 / RX 5700, 10 GB storage) specifications. macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck verified status remain not announced as of 2026-09-18.

Windows minimum specifications

ComponentRequirement
OSWindows 10 or later (64-bit)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4 GHz, 4 cores
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1650 or GTX 1050 Ti, or AMD RX 470 / RX 570
Storage10 GB available space

Windows recommended specifications

ComponentRequirement
OSWindows 11 or later (64-bit)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-12400, 6 physical cores minimum
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700
Storage10 GB available space

Canonical source

All Windows minimum, recommended, and 64-bit-architecture facts are sourced exclusively from the official Steam store page for AppID 3983860. The Steam page is re-verified on every research pass; treat the Steam page as the source of truth and this page as a structured mirror of it.

Steam pageCanonical anchor for the System Requirements block.

FAQ

What PC specs do I need to run Nightwater?

Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, i5-3570 @ 3.4 GHz 4-core, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1650 / GTX 1050 Ti or RX 470 / RX 570, 10 GB storage. Recommended: Windows 11 64-bit, Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 6-core, 12 GB RAM, RTX 2070 or RX 5700, 10 GB storage. Both tiers require a 64-bit processor and operating system. macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck verified status are not announced.

Is Nightwater on macOS?

Not announced as of 2026-09-18. The official Steam store page lists Windows as the only supported operating system. There is no separate macOS announcement from Studio Ashty.

Is Nightwater on Linux?

Not announced as of 2026-09-18. The official Steam store page does not list Linux as a supported platform.

Will Nightwater be Steam Deck verified?

Not announced as of 2026-09-18. Steam Deck verified status will appear on the official Steam page once confirmed.

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