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About The End Is Nigh
The End Is Nigh is an adventure platformer where you control Ash, a survivor after an apocalyptic event. The game follows his trek through a world filled with decaying, mutant animal‑like creatures as he gathers fragments of people to create a companion.
The title offers over 600 levels across more than 12 chapters, plus 20+ fully playable mini‑game cartridges, hundreds of squishy tumors, and 80+ Steam achievements. Full controller support and a suite of Steam features round out the single‑player experience.
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Gameplay premise
Players guide Ash through a bleak future populated by mutant animal‑like enemies. The core narrative task is to collect pieces of people, which the description frames as Ash’s final epic quest.
The description also mentions a thematic stress element, indicating that the game presents a constant pressure as Ash confronts endless swarms while navigating platforming challenges.
- Observe how enemy density changes between early and later sections.
- Compare Ash’s movement speed to other platformers you know for pacing clues.
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Levels and chapters
The game contains more than 600 levels, organized into over 12 explorable chapters. The chapters provide a large amount of platforming content across distinct areas.
Because the level count is high, players will encounter many repeated attempts to master each segment, and the chapter structure gives a sense of progression through distinct areas.
- Track which chapters you have completed to gauge overall progress.
- Notice visual and obstacle differences between early and later chapters.
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Collectibles
Two main collectible types appear: video‑game cartridges and squishy tumors. Over 20 cartridges are fully playable and each carries its own tiny achievements, while hundreds of tumors are scattered throughout the world.
Collecting these items contributes to completion metrics, and the description also mentions hidden extras and endings without specifying how the collectibles relate to them.
- Search each level thoroughly for hidden tumors.
- Compare the mini‑games to see which offer the most achievements.
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Achievements
The title includes more than 80 Steam achievements, and the mini‑game cartridges each carry their own tiny achievements. These achievements appear on the player’s Steam profile.
Because they are tied to Steam, the achievements can be viewed alongside those from other games, providing a standardized way to track progress.
- Check the achievement list before starting a new chapter to set goals.
- Compare achievement requirements across different mini‑games.
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Platform and support features
The End Is Nigh runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam and offers full controller support. Additional Steam features include Cloud saves, Trading Cards, Workshop integration, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing.
All of these features are available in single‑player mode, giving players flexibility in how and where they play the game.
- Use Steam Cloud to keep progress across multiple devices.
- Try the full controller support to find your preferred input.
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