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Nightwater Wiki

Demo walkthrough, factory automation, biomes, and the Lighthouse.

Unofficial Nightwater wiki: Steam demo walkthrough, factory automation, biomes, minigames, and the Lighthouse mystery.

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First-person Nightwater screenshot harvesting a stylized tree after discovering wood
18 Sep 2026
Steam launch
20+
Resources
60+
Buildings
5
Minigames
Official trailer

Nightwater official announcement trailer

Game overview

A first-person automation sandbox on a void sea

Nightwater landscape with a glowing lighthouse tower against a purple dusk sky

Nightwater is a first-person sandbox from Studio Ashty, published with Irox Games. You wake on a solitary island floating in a sea of liquid void and starlight, with a broken lighthouse on the horizon. Forage wood, stone, clay, wheat, and ore by hand, then build harvesters, assemblers, chests, and pipes so the factory keeps working while you explore. Progress through primitive tools, the Bronze Age, and the Industrial Era, then manifest new biomes for unique resources. Five optional minigames, including the Dark Thicket, grant extra buildings and buffs. The story is optional: anyone can reach the end, but only players who hunt clues unlock all four endings. Read the getting started guide, try the Steam demo, then study automation, resources, and the release date.

Quick facts

Developer
Studio Ashty (Amar Civic)
Publisher
Studio Ashty, Irox Games
Platform
PC (Steam), Windows & Linux
Genre
Automation, sandbox, incremental
Release date
18 September 2026
Modes
Single-player (demo live)
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Hubs for the searches players actually make: how to play, what to build, and when the game launches.

Links

Official Nightwater links: Steam store, Discord, Studio Ashty socials, Irox Games, and how this fan wiki fits.

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Featured guides
Guides

Nightwater Getting Started

First-hour Nightwater guide: The Woods, wood and stone milestones, early crafts, and when to stop punching trees by hand.

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How to Play Nightwater

How to play Nightwater: first-person loop, milestones, building with B, pipes, and when to enter Dark Thicket.

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Nightwater Demo Guide

Nightwater Steam demo contents: The Woods, Dark Thicket, Mountains preview, length, and what stays locked until launch.

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Nightwater Automation Guide

Nightwater factory guide: harvesters, primitive pipes, chests, assemblers, and how to rebuild with no resource loss.

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Nightwater Minigames

Nightwater minigames explained: Dark Thicket, elder tree, skill upgrades, and why factories keep running while you play.

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Items

Nightwater Resources

Nightwater resources: wood, stone, clay, wheat, ore, oil, gears, and how milestone bars unlock each next node.

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Latest updates

Demo notes, release timing, and news from Studio Ashty.

Updates

Nightwater Release Date

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Quick start

New to the island? Follow these steps before the full launch.

  1. 1

    Wishlist and install the demo

    Open Nightwater on Steam, wishlist the full game, and download the free demo. Confirm your PC meets the system requirements (Windows 10 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1650-class GPU, 10 GB storage).

  2. 2

    Learn the first-hour loop

    Follow the getting started guide, how to play, and controls. Punch trees and rocks in The Woods, hit early wood and stone milestones, then craft planks, gears, and a primitive chest. If a quota stalls you, read early game tips.

  3. 3

    Automate before you grind

    Read the automation guide and the buildings list. Place a wooden harvester, a primitive pipe, and a chest so wood keeps flowing while you explore.

  4. 4

    Expand biomes and minigames

    Use the biomes walkthrough to manifest new land, then enter the Dark Thicket minigame for extra buffs. Machines keep running while you are away.

  5. 5

    Hunt the Lighthouse on your terms

    The story is optional. If you want secrets and all four endings, use the Lighthouse guide. For launch timing, see the release date.

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FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions.

When does Nightwater launch?

Nightwater launches on Steam on 18 September 2026 at 08:00 PDT / 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST. See the release date page for time zones and wishlist notes.

Is there a demo?

Yes. The free Steam demo includes the full first biome, The Woods, the full Dark Thicket minigame, and a preview of the Mountains biome. Read the demo guide. If it will not boot, see troubleshooting.

Is Nightwater multiplayer?

No. Nightwater is single-player only, with no online multiplayer. You can still use full controller support on one machine.

Where should a new player start?

Read Getting Started, check controls, then automate with the factory guide instead of punching every tree forever.

Which languages does this wiki support?

This wiki is written in English, French, German, and Spanish. The game itself also ships additional Steam localizations, including languages this wiki does not cover.

Is this an official wiki?

No. This is a fan-made guide site. Confirm dates, patches, and store info on the official links page, Steam, Discord, or Studio Ashty channels.

Ready to reach the Lighthouse?

Start with the getting started guide, play the Steam demo, then automate with buildings and check system requirements before launch.

Start with the beginner guide