
Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Nefarious player count chart
Nefarious has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 1.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Nefarious monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -100% | 0 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
How many people play Nefarious right now?
Right now, 0 players are in Nefarious on Steam.
Is Nefarious growing or declining?
Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 1, set on Oct 11, 2026.
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About Nefarious
Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
- Released
- Jan 23, 2017
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Nefarious price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Nefarious costs $14.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Nefarious reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Nefarious achievements
Nefarious has 44 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 35.6% of them; the rarest, The Purple Pauper, is held by 0.8% of players.
Feeling PunchyDefeat 20 enemies with punches.94.9%
ButterfingersAs a result of being defeated, dropped a princess.93.5%
Punchsplosion!Defeat 50 enemies with punches.86.1%
GrenadierDefeat 20 enemies with grenades.82.5%
CombustaliciousDefeat 50 enemies with grenades.79.2%
Oh, The Huge Manatee!Defeat 100 enemies with grenades.70.0%
PunchmageddonDefeat 100 enemies with punches.66.3%
ScroogeCounting any amount spent, gather a grand total of 10,000 lucre.61.6%
New ExhibitDefeat the Treble Rangers at the Villain Museum.52.8%
Harbinger Of DoomUnlock Farrah's Folly.52.0%
The Dating GameHidden achievement52.0%
Lineage of TyrannyRead all of the portrait descriptions of Crow's Lineage in his wing at the Villain Museum.48.1%
Existential TerrorHidden achievement44.9%
Chatty CathysSee all the dialogue scenes in Heartless Abyss.44.7%
Chomped!Found the hidden monster at the villain museum.43.1%
Farrahs For DaysHidden achievement41.2%
Office RomanceHidden achievement40.5%
What You Always WantedGet the bad ending.38.1%
Do Not Pass GoHidden achievement36.3%
Leap Of FaithGet the first crown in Sukochi.33.8%
Good AdviceHidden achievement32.6%
ImplicatedRead all 16 terminals in Adept Co. and discover who funded the sinister organization.32.4%
Dark PactHonored the terms of your dark pact with Kaptain Man.32.3%
Feeling Motivated!Listened to the heroes entire motivational speech at Bramble flats.31.1%
Jerk With a Heart of GoldHidden achievement31.0%
Drop The AxeHidden achievement29.9%
Bedside MannerHad a long conversation with your upgrade station S.T.A.B.I.L.E25.8%
True FriendsGet the good ending.25.4%
Up close and personalBeat any stage by only punching, without firing a single long ranged weapon.20.4%
Stop Hitting Yourself! Stop Hitting Yourself!Hit the swat van with one of it's own bazooka blasts.20.1%
War MachineBuy every upgrade in the upgrade shop.18.0%
Traitors!Defeat Mechano using only his own missiles.13.5%
Talk to the HandDefeat Mack at Adept Co. without getting hit once.13.4%
VirtuosoUnlock all the music for the Jukebox.13.0%
Speed RunComplete Rattletrack Rails without dying.12.7%
Dark HeartedHidden achievement12.5%
Buzz Off!Beat Dash in Insektia without taking any damage.11.6%
King CrowFind all the crowns in the game.7.9%
Stick and MoveDefeat Guryon in Winterdown without getting hit once.7.8%
100%Unlock all upgrades, view all endings, find all the vinyls, and collect all the crowns in the game.5.4%
Technological SuperiorityBeat Dash, Guryon and the 8-bit heroes without dying or taking damage at the Bramble Flats.2.7%
Buster RunBeat the game without buying a single upgrade.2.4%
The True MastermindAchieve S-Ranks on all stages.0.9%
The Purple PauperBeat the game having collected less than 1,000 lucre.0.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Nefarious news and patch notes
- Oct 4, 2018 Nefarious, NOW ON SWITCH
- Jul 13, 2017 Nefarious Patreon
- Jul 13, 2017 Nefarious Patreon
- May 25, 2017 Oreo's Patch
- May 25, 2017 Oreo's Patch Patch notes
- May 15, 2017 Nefarious the Graphic Novel now on Kickstarter
- May 15, 2017 Nefarious the Graphic Novel now on Kickstarter
- Mar 16, 2017 Patch 1.1 The Mac/Linux Edition! Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Nefarious FAQ
Is Nefarious dead?
Nefarious has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 1.
How many people play Nefarious?
0 people are playing Nefarious on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Nefarious?
Nefarious reached its all-time Steam peak of 1 concurrent players on Oct 11, 2026.
How much does Nefarious cost?
Nefarious costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Nefarious has been on Steam?
We have not seen Nefarious discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $14.99.
Is Nefarious on sale right now?
No, Nefarious is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now.
Is Nefarious good?
Steam players rate Nefarious Very Positive: 85% of 402 reviews are positive.
When did Nefarious come out?
Nefarious was released on Steam on Jan 23, 2017.
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