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Guide Ash through precise platforming stages in a ruined world as he searches for a friend and gathers strange collectibles.
Released 12 Jul 2017
Assemble a Friend
Collect Tumors
Play Retro Cartridges
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
Developed by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel · Published by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel







Ash is one of the few creatures left after the world’s collapse. He travels through the wasteland on a simple but unusual quest: to find a friend.
Move through compact platforming stages by running, jumping, and grabbing ledges. Hazards and enemies make timing and positioning essential, while frequent retries let you quickly try a different approach.
Explore connected chapters, uncover hidden routes, and collect tumors and keys. Cartridges lead to playable mini-games, while secrets and optional challenges offer more to discover beyond the main path.
Players often praise the responsive controls and carefully designed stages, saying the precise platforming makes difficult sections satisfying to overcome. The soundtrack and bleak atmosphere are also frequent highlights, alongside secrets and collectibles that reward exploration. Reactions to the challenge vary: some enjoy the demanding tests, while others find the optional content and no-death achievements excessively difficult or tedious.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 106 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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