From Press Release:
September 2, 2025 – MicroProse and Defy Reality Entertainment are excited to announce that Neyyah, the atmospheric first-person point-and-click adventure, is officially out now on Steam.
A love letter to the legendary puzzle adventures of the 1990s, Neyyah transports players to a strange world of abandoned islands, bizarre cultures, and intricate machinery. Designed for fans of games like Myst and Riven, Neyyah combines rich pre-rendered visuals, environmental storytelling, and brain-teasing puzzles to create a truly timeless experience.
About the Game
You awaken from a dream to find yourself in Olujay, sent away by the enigmatic Vamir to the mysterious chain of islands known as Neyyah. What begins as a desperate attempt at safety soon unravels into a journey filled with cryptic devices, hidden histories, and questions of truth and belief. To return, you’ll need to master the world around you, piecing together clues across Neyyah’s surreal landscapes.
Key Features
A richly detailed world – Pre-rendered visuals and atmospheric design bring Neyyah’s landscapes to life.
Puzzles of logic and observation – Every device, symbol, and sound has meaning waiting to be uncovered.
Immersive audio – An original soundtrack and ambient sound design deepen the sense of exploration.
Classic point-and-click interface – Modernized with cursor feedback and multiple transition settings.
Faster travel options – Explore at your pace with adjustable movement and skip options.
A story of mystery and meaning – Themes of perception, truth, and hidden histories run deep through the narrative.
A Modern Journey with a Classic Soul
“Neyyah has been a labor of love for years,” said Aaron Gwynaire, creator at Defy Reality Entertainment. “It’s my tribute to the games that inspired me, but also my attempt to create something new and deeply personal. I can’t wait for players to finally explore this world for themselves.”
Available Now
Neyyah is available today on Steam. Players can step into its mysterious world right now:
Interesting Facts
Neyyah is well-known for activating strong nostalgia in people who played point-and-click adventure games in the nineties. Aaron has meticulously recreated the pre-rendered slide-show format of retro point-and-click games, whilst incorporating stunning 3D graphics, creating a world that is simultaneously of its time, and timeless.
Whilst the Neyyah world is very much Aaron’s creation, the development process was highly collaborative, especially the planning and production of Neyyah’s (soon-to-be iconic) FMV cut-scenes. The Perth-based cast includes Aaron’s ex-wife and stepchildren, alongside several well-known actors from Perth’s theatrical community.
Zaedyn Turner was aged between ten and fourteen years old when he worked on Neyyah.
In addition to playing one of the characters, Zaedyn recorded and edited all the actor voiceover, and created 3D creature models for the game. Most impressively, Zaedyn spent over two years composing and recording a total of 55 tracks for Neyyah’s soundtrack
FMV Cut-Scenes
Neyyah’s live-action cut-scenes were filmed in Mandurah, WA, by cinematographer Peter Renzullo. Post-production services were provided by Perth’s premiere production company, Sandbox Productions.
Cast:
Paul Hayward as Smollax
Nigel Goodwin as Vamir
Nanci Nott as Aurian
Aaron Gwynaire as Mason
Xanthe Turner as Talaiva
Zaedyn Turner as Niluka
Dann Tozer as Hayyen
Soundtrack
Neyyah’s atmospheric original soundtrack includes 29 tracks composed by Neyyah’s creator Aaron Gwynaire, and 55 tracks composed by 14-year-old Zaedyn Turner. This aural tapestry of melodic worldbuilding immerses players in Neyyah’s island setting., shifting seamlessly between moments of wonder, tension, and discovery.
Every piece has been crafted to echo the game’s puzzles, landscapes, and cut-scenes, ensuring that the music is not just a backdrop, but an integral part of the player’s emotional journey.
