The Waters Above: Prelude

Details

Playtime Not Played
Last Activity Never
Added 04/05/2025 20:17:13
Modified 26/03/2026 16:08:35
Completion Status Not Played
Library Steam
Source Steam
Platform Macintosh
PC (Linux)
PC (Windows)
Release Date 27/06/2018
Community Score 81
Critic Score
User Score
Genre Casual
Developer Studio Élan
Publisher Sekai Project
Feature Single-player
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Tag Anime
Casual
Cute
Female Protagonist
Free to Play
LGBTQ+
Romance
Singleplayer
Steam Deck Unknown
Visual Novel

Description

A giant dome called the Vault of Heaven covers the earth, separating it from the vast ocean of the heavens. In this world, sea nymphs care for the stars in the sky, dedicating their lives to it. However, magic is fading, the stars are dying, and no one knows why. No one even speaks of it, carrying on like they have for tens of thousands of years, as if nothing has changed. In these circumstances, three sea nymphs and the living embodiment of a star struggle to find meaning in their lives and their fading world.

The Waters Above: Prelude is a free prequel to the upcoming kinetic yuri novel, The Waters Above presenting four short episodes each starring a main character from the game. Maera: A young and well-respected starkeeper. Clio: Maera's girlfriend and the head of maintenance for the Celestial authority. Iris: The assistant archivist and researcher trying desperately to save the stars. Apple: The star in Maera's care, and the first in ten thousand years to have a human form.

Features
-Stunning character art from Namie and beautiful backgrounds from Loika
-Original soundtrack by Kris "Astartus" Flacke
-Accessibility options
-Extra features including a music room, CG viewer, and guest art gallery

Not included is a handkerchief for your tears.