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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Waters of Sal Naména
Distant Meadows · Published by Looking for publisher, Distant Meadows · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Welcome to the desert of Naména, a world sinking into nothingness. Equipped with flask, compass, spyglass, you brave the relentless sun and track the myth of the Distant Meadows—the last refuge of humanity. Explore, solve puzzles, and connect the dots until everything clicks in this Metroidbrainia.
Adventure, Indie · More free games
About this game
Survive a deadly desert where knowledge is your only currency. In Waters of Sal Naména, every discovery brings you closer to mastering a world shaped by mystery, danger, and insight.
Drink to stay alive. Use water to solve puzzles. Wield the mystical cube Miracula to shift your perspective and uncover hidden truths.
A blend of Outer Wilds, The Witness, and Fez — reimagined in a Game Boy-inspired desert
Waters of Sal Naména is a Metroidbrainia: an open world that unfolds through knowledge instead of items, power-ups, or abilities. As you explore, you begin to understand its rules, its patterns, and its secrets—until suddenly, everything clicks.
Traverse a vast, handcrafted desert filled with cities, oases, and ancient temples. Speak with eccentric characters, decipher forgotten inscriptions, and face dangers like sandstorms and sand sharks. But beware: there is no save system. Progress lives in your mind. Once you understand something, you can never lose it.
Become a true master of the desert by exploring and solving puzzles
Your survival depends on water. Every decision matters: drink to stay alive, or spend it to solve puzzles.
Navigate the wasteland with a map, spyglass, and compass—but finding the next oasis is only half the challenge. Solve the mysteries that guard its waters to refill your flask and push deeper into the unknown.
Observe, piece together the clues, and become a true master of the desert.
Features
Groundbreaking camera rotation mechanics inspired by the iconic Fez effect
Retro aesthetics meet modern, emergent gameplay centered around the use of water
Giant desert world handcrafted for carefully paced exploration and puzzle-solving
Dialogue presented through an interactive visual novel-style frame
Full-size Metroidbrainia experience without a save system
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel UHD / AMD Vega 8 or better)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Watch our Game Designer play!
You can now not only join our second playtest, but we’ve also prepared something special: our Game Designer Felix recorded himself playing the game and sharing more about Waters of Sal Naména. Tune in if you want to see him play and learn more about our game!Read full article on Community Announcements (Raya)AnnouncementsOfficial
Our second Playtest is now live!
You can't meet us at Gamescom? No worries, we’ve got your back: at the same time, our second playtest is now live! Have you already played the last playtest? Then this one is worth checking out, too: we’ve taken your feedback on board and revised some things. As always, we’d love to hear what you think, so if you give it a try, please share your feedback with us here.Please keep in mind that this is still an early version, and the look and feel, level design, and writing are not yet final, as the game is still evolving. Have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (Raya)AnnouncementsOfficial
That's a wrap on our very first Playtest!
A massive thank you to everyone who jumped in, tested, and shared their thoughts with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable! 💚 Missed this one? No worries! There will definitely be more chances to join future playtests, so keep an eye out. We can't wait to have you with us next time!Read full article on Community Announcements (Raya)AnnouncementsOfficial
Our first Playtest is now live!
As part of the Games Composed in Germany Showcase, you can now join our very first playtest—for a limited time only! In this playtest, we want to evaluate how effectively we introduce players to the fundamentals of our puzzle system and give you a first glimpse into Sal Naména.We'd love to hear what you think, so if you give it a try, please share your feedback with us: https://linktr.ee/watersofsalnamenaEvery bit of feedback helps us make the game even better! Please keep in mind that this is a very early version, and that its look and feel, level design, and writing are not yet final. Happy puzzling!Read full article on Community Announcements (Raya)
