# Naev

> 2017 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q116678099](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116678099)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/naev

## Summary
Naev is a free, open-source top-down shooter video game first published in 2017. It is a single-player indie game available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux and is distributed digitally via Steam and itch.io.

## Key Facts
- Naev is a video game published on 2017-07-17 (publication date from Steam).  
- Genre: top-down shooter / shooter game.  
- Operating systems / platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.  
- Game mode: single-player video game.  
- Distribution: available on Steam (steam_application_id 598530) and itch.io (https://naev.itch.io/naev).  
- Website: https://naev.org/ (English).  
- Source code repository: https://github.com/naev/naev (GitHub username: naev).  
- Characteristic: indie game; free and open-source video game.  
- Inspired by: Escape Velocity.  
- Stable release tags on GitHub include v0.0.1 and v0.3.0 through v0.3.8 (release tags referenced on GitHub; publication dates listed with those tags).

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms does Naev run on?
A: Naev runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed on platforms including Steam and itch.io.

### Q: Is Naev free and open-source?
A: Yes. Naev is described as a free and open-source indie video game and its source code is hosted at https://github.com/naev/naev.

### Q: What type of game is Naev?
A: Naev is a top-down shooter (a shooter game) and is designed for single-player play.

### Q: Where can I download Naev?
A: Naev is distributed digitally via Steam (steam_application_id 598530) and via itch.io at https://naev.itch.io/naev. It also appears on Flathub (org.naev.Naev).

## Why It Matters
Naev occupies a niche as an open-source, indie top-down shooter available across the major desktop operating systems. Because it is free and its source code is publicly hosted on GitHub, Naev can be examined, modified, and packaged by contributors and distributions; it is packaged in places such as Debian and openSUSE and available on Flathub. Its cross-platform availability and presence on mainstream digital channels (Steam, itch.io) make it accessible to a broad user base while preserving the transparency and modifiability valued in open-source projects. The game’s inspiration from Escape Velocity places it within a lineage of space/ship-based exploration and combat titles, while its classification as a top-down shooter clarifies its gameplay focus. For players and developers interested in community-driven games that can be redistributed and evolved, Naev provides both a playable experience and an open codebase to extend.

## Notable For
- Being a free and open-source indie video game with publicly available source code on GitHub.  
- Cross-platform support: distributed and runnable on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- Distribution across mainstream digital stores: available on Steam (app id 598530) and itch.io.  
- Having multiple stable release tags referenced on its GitHub repository (including v0.0.1 and v0.3.0–v0.3.8).  
- Inspired by the game Escape Velocity, situating it within a recognizable design tradition.

## Body

### Overview
- Naev is an instance of a video game and is described as a top-down shooter / shooter game.  
- The game is single-player.  
- Publication date listed on Steam: 2017-07-17.

### Platforms and Distribution
- Official website: https://naev.org/ (English).  
- Digital distribution: Steam (steam_application_id: 598530) and itch.io (https://naev.itch.io/naev).  
- Flathub package identifier: org.naev.Naev.  
- The game is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- Distribution format noted as digital distribution (Steam).

### Releases and Versioning
- The project maintains a GitHub repository at https://github.com/naev/naev.  
- Stable release tags referenced on GitHub include v0.0.1 and v0.3.0 through v0.3.8 (release tags and references are published in the repository).  
- Multiple release tags are recorded with references to GitHub release pages.

### Technical & Development
- The source code repository is hosted on GitHub under the username "naev".  
- The project is packaged in Linux distributions (Debian source and stable packages listed).  
- The game is identified in several game databases and packaging ecosystems (e.g., flathub, lutris, Steam, itch.io).

### Identifiers & External Listings
- Steam application ID: 598530 (Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- itch.io URL: https://naev.itch.io/naev and itch.io numeric id 749525.  
- Flathub ID: org.naev.Naev.  
- howlongtobeat id: 47748.  
- mobygames_game_id: 215363.  
- steamgriddb_id: 16979.  
- Additional database identifiers include lgdb_game_id "naev", rawg_game_id "naev", tuxdb_game_id 4035, lutris_game_id "naev", vglist_video_game_id 52914, gamerprofiles_game_id "JJKlQ", and others.

### Inspirations & Characteristics
- Naev lists Escape Velocity as an inspiration.  
- The game is characterized as an indie title and as free and open-source.

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## References

1. [Release 0.0.1. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.0.1)
2. [Release 0.3.0. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.0)
3. [Release 0.3.1. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.1)
4. [Release 0.3.2. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.2)
5. [Release 0.3.3. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.3)
6. [Release 0.3.4. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.4)
7. [Release 0.3.5. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.5)
8. [Release 0.3.6. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.6)
9. [Release 0.3.7. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.7)
10. [Release 0.3.8. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.8)
11. [Release 0.3.9. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.3.9)
12. [Release 0.4.0. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.4.0)
13. [Release 0.4.1. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.4.1)
14. [Release 0.4.2. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.4.2)
15. [Release 0.5.0. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.5.0)
16. [Release 0.5.1. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.5.1)
17. [Release 0.5.2. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.5.2)
18. [Release 0.5.3. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.5.3)
19. [Release 0.6.0. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.6.0)
20. [Release 0.6.1. 2020](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.6.1)
21. [Release 0.7.0. 2020](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.7.0)
22. [Release 0.8.0. 2020](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.8.0)
23. [Release 0.8.1. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.8.1)
24. [Release 0.8.2. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.8.2)
25. [Release 0.9.0. 2021](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.9.0)
26. [Release 0.9.1. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.9.1)
27. [Release 0.9.2. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.9.2)
28. [Release 0.9.3. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.9.3)
29. [Release 0.9.4. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.9.4)
30. [Release 0.10.0. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.0)
31. [Release 0.10.1. 2022](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.1)
32. [Release 0.10.2. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.2)
33. [Release 0.10.3. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.3)
34. [Release 0.10.4. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.4)
35. [Release 0.10.5. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.5)
36. [Release 0.10.6. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.10.6)
37. [Release 0.11.0. 2023](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.0)
38. [Release 0.11.1. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.1)
39. [Release 0.11.2. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.2)
40. [Release 0.11.3. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.3)
41. [Release 0.11.4. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.4)
42. [Release 0.11.5. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.11.5)
43. [Release 0.12.0. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.0)
44. [Release 0.12.1. 2024](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.1)
45. [Release 0.12.2. 2025](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.2)
46. [Release 0.12.3. 2025](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.3)
47. [Release 0.12.4. 2025](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.4)
48. [Release 0.12.5. 2025](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.5)
49. [Release 0.12.6. 2025](https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.6)
50. Steam