How many people are playing NIDUS right now?

0 people are playing NIDUS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is NIDUS's all-time peak player count?

NIDUS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 50, reached in February 2024.

Is NIDUS good? What do Steam reviews say?

93% of 223 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does NIDUS cost on Steam?

NIDUS costs $8.99 on Steam (US).

Does NIDUS work on Steam Deck?

NIDUS is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

NIDUS

by Caleb Wood · Released Feb 19, 2024

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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93% positive

Very Positive223 reviews

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Feb 20242.8 years ago

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$8.99

Lowest ever $8.99 Oct 2026

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93% positive of 223 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Native resolution not default
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Feb 28, 2024, 8:52 PM UTC
Build 13592636the current build when we started tracking645 MB on Windows

Patch notes

Feb 28, 2024
PatchUpdate v1.012, Advanced Leaderboard Data
On a successful new score, your run info will now be submitted alongside your score data. I Won't be resetting the leaderboard, but all previous scores unfortunately don't have this extra data available as it was not gathered. But going forward, all new scores…
Feb 23, 2024
PatchFirst Week Wrapped! hotfix v1.009
Hey everyone, the first week of NIDUS has gone really well! Thank you to everyone who gave this game a chance, and thanks for all the wonderful reviews. I've also just uploaded another hotfix that addresses some very niche speedrun issues, primarily with rapid…
Feb 23, 2024
Patchv1.007 update
As requested, the leaderboard can now be accessed from main menu! Cursor lock option is now available in gameplay options. Various small reset bugs fixed. The leaderboards are getting mighty strong, thanks again to everyone playing!
Feb 21, 2024
PatchHotfix v1.006
Hey everyone, hope you are all doing well! Just uploaded a new build that addresses a rare issue that would cause auto wave progress to stall out, ending up in the player having to wait around for the wave timer to finish. (usually when you clear a wave, next …

Other news (2)

Feb 19, 2024
Please fill my eyes with the psychedelic insects of new shmup Nidus
New arcade shoot 'em up Nidus first caught my eye with its psychedelic bug blast on Screenshot Saturday Monday . Three months later, it has now launched, and for a mere £6 we can all fill our eyes with so many colourful insects. You'd have to pay at least £57 …
Sep 17, 2023
I am mesmerized by the impeccable vibes of this trippy twin-stick shooter
"A celestial flower blooms, as a vicious wasp protects. Complete their entwined symbiotic life cycle in a realm crawling with hunger," reads the simple description for Nidus, an upcoming twin-stick shooter from indie developer Caleb Wood... Read more.

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History

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Review score: 93% on 2026-11-01 → 93% today (223 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$8.99

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NIDUS player count and quick facts

How many people are playing NIDUS right now?: 0 people are playing NIDUS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is NIDUS's all-time peak player count?: NIDUS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 50, reached in February 2024.
Is NIDUS good? What do Steam reviews say?: 93% of 223 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does NIDUS cost on Steam?: NIDUS costs $8.99 on Steam (US).
Does NIDUS work on Steam Deck?: NIDUS is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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A symbiotic Flower and Wasp struggle to complete their lifecycle, in a challengingly twisted arcade experience. Control both characters at once in mind-bending Single Player, or team up with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. Master the symbiotic duet, devour the swarm, and ascend the leaderboard.

Developer: Caleb Wood
Publisher: Caleb Wood
Release date: Feb 19, 2024
Install size: 1 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie · All
Steam app ID: 2372170

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