Neva: Prologue
February 19, 2026
Follow Alba as she chases a trail of white butterflies deep into the corrupted swamps, only to discover a frightened wolf cub, lost and alone. Determined to save her, Alba must earn the young wolf&s;s trust and guide her through the blighted wilderness. Together, they will face new enemies, endure …
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Critic Reviews (12)
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92.0
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88.0
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100.0
"If, like us, you enjoyed the original game, you won&s;t want to miss Neva: Prologue for anything in the world."
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85.0
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75.0
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92.0
"NEVA: Prologue is a short but meaningful expansion that reinforces the emotional core of the original game without straying from its essence. It doesn&s;t seek to revolutionize, but rather to refine what already worked, and it does so with admirable …"
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86.0
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87.0
Story
93.0
"While not an essential addition, this DLC offers extra context that offers a similar emotional tale to that of the base game. Even at only an hour or so, it’s as beautiful as the mainline entry and has a few …"
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95.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Neva: Prologue is a compelling, short-but-sweet postgame add-on, revisiting almost everything that made the main game special."
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85.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Neva Prologue isn&s;t an expansion that attempts to do something entirely new. The game largely builds on the ideas and systems of the main game. Nevertheless, it&s;s a well-crafted and atmospheric experience that demonstrates how strong Neva&s;s foundation remains. Playing …"
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65.0
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50.0
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70.0
"Neva: Prologue returns to the original universe by portraying the beginning of the bond between Alba and the young wolf, preserving the agile combat, challenging platforming, and striking art direction—now with a darker tone. The new puzzle ideas and enemies …"
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95.0
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40.0
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85.0
"Neva: Prologue is a small, atmospheric and lovingly made extra chapter for Neva. It therefore seems to be mainly intended for those who were not yet ready to say goodbye to Alba and Neva. It is not a must-have for …"
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68.0
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66.0
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66.0
"Though seeming inconsequential on its surface, Nomada Studio&s;s first DLC ranks as a commendable example of subtractive design adding to a greater whole."
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70.0
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71.0
Story
74.0
"When it was announced, I was a bit perplexed by this DLC, in the sense that I didn&s;t really think it was necessary: Neva&s;s story was self-contained and it worked perfectly well. Playing through it didn&s;t clear my doubts: the …"
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92.0
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86.0
Story
75.0
"The age-old adage of “buy this game for less than a cup of coffee” rings true for Neva: Prologue, especially since I can’t remember the last time a game ran for $2.99 USD. Despite its short length, it provides a …"
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75.0
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60.0
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80.0
"Neva: prologue is everything we could ask for in a DLC, telling the story of how Alba and Neva met, maintaining everything that worked in the original release and adding small details to provide the freshness it needed."
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92.0
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78.0
Story
91.0
"Neva: Prologue provides an earnest portrayal of the unique bond that can be found between humans and animals."
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