Action · October 8, 2019

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (2019)

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Experience the most complete Trine ever created! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows. Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike! Key Features Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests. Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op. Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes. Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players. Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills. Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action! Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume13.4k Steam reviewsTop 33% in Action
Positive rating89% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41%
Metacritic81/100Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles
Engagement hours7 h averageTop 57% for session depth among Action

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Puzzle-Platformer · 229
  • Local Co-Op · 213
  • Online Co-Op · 211
  • Action-Adventure · 185
  • Co-op · 182
  • Beautiful · 175
  • Fantasy · 174
  • 2.5D · 167
  • Multiplayer · 163
  • Adventure · 159
  • Puzzle · 159
  • Platformer · 159
  • Action · 138
  • Atmospheric · 135
  • Local Multiplayer · 134

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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  • French volume_up
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  • Spanish - Spain volume_up
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Czech

Full audio (6)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Turkish

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud
  • Remote Play on Tablet
  • Remote Play on TV

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player

Reception Metrics

Steam community

89%Very Positive · 13.4k reviews

11.9k positive · 1.5k negative

Metacritic

81/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

8.0/10

Curator recommendations

11.3k

Press Quotes

“One of the most gorgeous looking 2.5D games of 2019” 8.5/10 – IGN “Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a masterclass in 2D puzzle platforming. From its beautifully fantastical world to its mind-bending scenarios, you're bound to love every minute of this lighthearted adventure.” 9.1/10 – Video Chums “Outrageously pretty and newly refined, Frozenbyte’s series finally strikes gold” Recommended – Eurogamer

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Engagement Profile

All-time avg

7h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

5h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

2h

Current engagement

Achievements

39

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateOct 8, 2019
DeveloperFrozenbyte
Base price$5.99 -80%
DLC / Add-ons4 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksMetacritic page · [email protected]

Editions & Packages

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