Fit check
Is The End Is Nigh worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want hundreds of levels
- Players who enjoy collecting secrets, achievements, and unusual items
- Steam users interested in community-made mods
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking forgiving platforming may stop when repeated deaths become the central rhythm of progress.
- Players wanting a short experience may find the 600+ levels and 12+ chapters too extensive.
- Players who do not use Steam Workshop will not access its player-made mods.
Our take on The End Is Nigh
The bounce point arrives when repeated deaths become the main rhythm of progress. Players who accept restarting difficult platforming sections can continue into the collectibles, mini games, and hidden endings; those seeking a forgiving route may stop at the challenge.
What is The End Is Nigh?
The End Is Nigh is an adventure platformer starring Ash, one of the few things to survive a future where most things have died.
Players guide him through pain and suffering as he encounters decaying, mutant animal-like creatures and pursues a quest to make a friend from pieces of people found along the journey. The game includes 600+ levels across 12+ explorable chapters, more than 20 collectible and playable mini game cartridges, 80+ achievements, and hundreds of collectible tumors. Hidden extras and endings provide additional discoveries. Steam Workshop support adds player-made mods, including brutal and silly creations. The mini game cartridges also have their own small achievements.
How The End Is Nigh plays
- 01Large Level Count
- The game contains more than 600 levels spread across 12 or more explorable chapters.
- 02Playable Cartridges
- Players can collect over 20 mini game cartridges, each with its own achievements.
- 03Workshop Mods
- Steam Workshop support provides access to player-made modifications, including brutal and silly content.
- 04Hidden Endings
- Optional discoveries include concealed extras and multiple endings.
- 05Collectible Tumors
- Hundreds of tumors can be collected during the journey.
The End Is Nigh compared to similar games
Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania with previous updates and a new update, while The End Is Nigh emphasizes 600+ levels, chapters, collectibles, and mini games. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER focuses on running, jumping, dodging, shooting, and destroying enemies, whereas The End Is Nigh centers on platforming, collection, and hidden discoveries. Jusant focuses on climbing tools, stamina management, exploration, and paths up a tower rather than The End Is Nigh's large collection of platforming levels.
The End Is Nigh: platforms & release
Is The End Is Nigh worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want hundreds of levels. Skip it if: players seeking forgiving platforming may stop when repeated deaths become the central rhythm of progress.
Where can I download The End Is Nigh?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The End Is Nigh's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The End Is Nigh on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
