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The Waters Above: Prelude

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Released Jun 27, 2018by Studio ÉlanVery Positive(91% of 141 Steam reviews)

A yuri kinetic novel about sea nymphs who tend to the stars. The Waters Above: Prelude is a free prequel to The Waters Above.

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About The Waters Above: Prelude

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.

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Very Positive (91%)

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The Waters Above: Prelude player count & reviews

91% positive reviews all-time · 1 peak players in the last 30 days.

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The Waters Above: Prelude peaked at 1 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 9, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL or DirectX Compatible Graphics Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

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