Is Nocturne: Prelude free?

Yes — Nocturne: Prelude is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Can I play Nocturne: Prelude on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Nocturne: Prelude. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Nocturne: Prelude multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Nocturne: Prelude as single-player only.

Is Nocturne: Prelude on PC Game Pass?

No — Nocturne: Prelude is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Nocturne: Prelude

Name: Nocturne: Prelude
Brand: Pracy Studios
Availability: InStock

Pracy Studios · March 3, 2020 · JRPG, Rhythm, PvE, RPG, 2D

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About Nocturne: Prelude

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Nocturne: Prelude is a story-driven RPG set in a digital afterlife where you master skill-based rhythm combat to uncover why your consciousness arrived millennia after humanity's extinction. Blending traditional RPG worldbuilding with fast-paced musical battles, a compelling narrative, and gorgeous pixel art, it offers a fresh take on the genre with multiple difficulty modes for players of all skill levels.

Rich Narrative

The digital afterlife survived humanity's extinction.
Nocturne: Prelude is the first chapter of a story-driven RPG set within a digital afterlife. Millennia have passed since humanity's extinction; but somehow you've only just arrived.

Your consciousness was uploaded to a world where a sentient AI has taken control, twisted creatures roam the land, and a vast corruption spreads.

Rhythm Combat

Master an entirely skill based rhythm combat with fierce battles and unexpected challenges. With multiple difficulty options, Nocturne: Prelude is a game suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre.

Find equipment to unlock powerful combat buffs or special abilities. Defeat enemies to unlock them in Arcade mode, where you can challenge them again for highscores.

Classic RPG

Make friends, battle enemies, and traverse a beautiful world as it falls apart around you. The perfect balance of heart-pumping musical combat, magnificent worldbuilding and deep story.

Nocturne: Prelude was inspired by decades of traditional RPG's that immerse you in fantasy worlds.

FEATURES

Meet a cast of unique characters who'll challenge what it means to be alive.
Explore a vast and beautiful pixel art world.
Master an entirely skill based rhythm combat system.
Fierce battles with unexpected twists.
Challenge your highscores in Arcade mode.
Multiple difficulty modes suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre.
Original soundtrack composed with a mix of digital and live performances.
Befriend a giant orange fish.

Nocturne: Prelude is the first chapter of Nocturne, released for free. The main story contains about 1-2 hours of gameplay.

Nocturne: Prelude — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

What Steam players say

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Recommended Jul 1, 2024

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Recommended Aug 21, 2025

Habe die Demo für das volle Spiel auf der Gamescom anspielen dürfen und war da schon unglaublich begeistert :D ich bin generell ein großer Fan von Rhythmus spielen :) Ich habe jetzt auch mit Nocturne prelude angefangen um ein wenig mehr von der Story zu erfahren und werde mir das volle Spiel definitiv kaufen sobald es released wird! Der Soundtrack ist klasse und der Stil gefällt mir sehr gut. Ich bin von der Atmosphäre einfach überwältigt und freue mich schon auf den Release von Nocturne :D props an das Team ihr habe da ein echt nices Spiel entwickelt! :) ___ Habe gerade das Ende von Nocturne: Prelude durch...Ihr könnt mich doch nicht mit so einem Ende alleine lassen T - T ( 5 von 5 Sterne)

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Not recommended Sep 28, 2026

eh, not that creative. also the kid is annoying, I probably would've just ditched him.

Recommended Nov 8, 2025

Игра «Nocturne: Prelude» — атмосферный психологический хоррор с глубоким сюжетом и мрачной атмосферой. Погружение в мир тайных экспериментов и мистических откровений оставляет яркое впечатление. Графика минималистична, но эффектно передает напряжение, а звуковое сопровождение усиливает тревожность. Игровой процесс плавный, с элементами головоломок и исследований. Несмотря на короткий сюжет, эмоциональная насыщенность и загадочность оставляют желать лучшего. Рекомендую тем, кто ценит атмосферные истории и психологическую напряженность.

Recommended Apr 13, 2025

Enjoyed the game and story that is emerging. Easy mode let me enjoy the above without needing to 'lock in' and would be good for levelling up your own rhythm skills as you can change the difficulty at any save point. Very interested in the full game

Recommended Nov 30, 2024

The game claims to be v1.1 but it has only 1 chapter, witch got me only 1 hour of gameplay. But I did enjoy this 1 hour. The story isn't great but the gameplay is very well polished.

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