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Steam app 471550 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:44 UTC

Nine Parchments

Runaway wizard apprentices, stolen spells, and no supervision. Blast, freeze and electrocute your way through a fairytale world in 1–4 player co-op, online or on the couch. Level up, collect staves and hats, and gather the Nine Parchments you need to complete your spellbook.

Nine Parchments Steam header artwork
FrozenbyteFrozenbyte
47playing now
11524-hour peak
564all-time peak
24average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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All time

122 months, August 2016 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 265 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Nine Parchments was released on 5 Dec, 2017.

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Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:44 UTC
App ID
471550
Last updated
13 Jun 2018 build 2854480
Developer
Frozenbyte
Publisher
Frozenbyte
Release date
5 Dec, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Download size
4.99 GB
Install size
5.78 GB
Genres
Action, RPG
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Controller support
Full
Achievements
54

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyStereo Sound

Popular tags

Action RPGTop-Down Shooter4 Player LocalMagicIsometricLocal Co-OpActionCo-opFantasyOnline Co-OpCo-op CampaignColorfulRPGTwin Stick ShooterSingleplayerFunnyFamily FriendlyCharacter CustomizationLootCombat
About this gameFull description from Steam
Magic is dangerous. You skipped the safety lessons. A group of apprentice wizards has fled the Astral Academy to gather the Nine Parchments without the years of study that usually takes. New spells, no training, no supervision. It goes about as well as you would expect. Play together Play alone or bring up to three friends, online or on the couch. Spells don't distinguish between enemies and the wizard standing next to you, so learn which ones bounce and where to stand — and revive each other when it goes wrong. Astral Challenges — added free after launch A separate mode built around arena combat, with no story to interrupt it. Play it alone or in co-op, same as the campaign. Build a spellbook that fits how you fight Each wizard starts with three spells drawn from different elements, and every parchment you recover adds another to the pool. Freeze your enemies solid, set them on fire, or fill the air with lightning — then spend your skill points on talents that amplify your powers. Staves, hats and character unlocks Unlock new apprentice wizards, discover fashionable hats and powerful staves as you progress. Set in the world of Trine The same fairytale kingdom, seen from above and considerably more on fire. From Frozenbyte, the studio behind the Trine series. Features 1–4 player co-op, online and local A cast of playable wizards, each with their own starting spells and skill trees Dozens of spells for you to discover and master Find fashionable hats and powerful staves Level up and improve your characters with their skill trees Resurrection and friendly fire: Help and hinder your friends Boss fights and battles against strange creatures, set in the beautiful Trine world
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência fantasiosa
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 1.8 GHz CPU dual-core. AMD 2.0 GHz dual-core. Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce 500 Series / Radeon HD 6000 Series DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 7 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit Processor: Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 770 2GB / Radeon R9 380 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 7 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages8 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Russian
Simplified Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

54 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
A Fashionable HatAchievement
The Staff MeetingAchievement
Quite ExcitingAchievement
Graduation?Achievement
Jack and the Beam StalkAchievement
Arcane ElementsAchievement
IncendiaryAchievement
Splashing SparksAchievement
BurnAchievement
Major in FireAchievement

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33 developer announcements, Aug 2016 to Oct 2019 · times in UTC

October

  1. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Now Available!

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/b24a0229c67ec9586025294e461dcc39b2c9bfe6.jpg In Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince our heroes Zoya the thief, Pontius the knight, and Amadeus the wizard reunite for…

    EllaFB

August

  1. Boreal Blade Announced!

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/0ba0ddfc9b18acac16961e611ee300118f064555.jpg You probably are unaware of it, but there has been a small team of Frozenbyteans making a game about sword fighting in…

    EllaFB
  2. Trine 4 Pre-Purchase Now Available on Steam!

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/0d755a4275dc53963789434d1b944a7d5babac0d.jpg Hey everyone! The pre-purchases for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince are now available on Steam :) Trine 4 is launching on…

    KaiFB
  3. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection arrive October 8

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/245a56de63a752a9dbcd604d58d35942412be199.jpgGreat news, we've got a release date for Trine 4 and a brand new trailer! Both Trine 4 and Trine:Ultimate Collection…

    KaiFB

July

  1. Trine 4 – Behind the Music

    In this Trine 4 Dev Diary, we go behind the scenes with Trine series composer Ari Pulkkinen and learn how the music of the Trine series has evolved over the last 10 years! https://youtu.be/9pzvSui0sWQ Don't forget to wishlist :)…

    KaiFB

June

  1. Trine 4 - E3 2019 Highlights

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/fcf11d9fccf47c4d617a1ae9e80daef5de747a65.jpg We had a blast showing off Trine 4 at E3 this year with Modus! We were featured on YouTube Live, Twitch Live and…

    KaiFB

May

  1. Starbase: A New Sci-Fi MMO Game By Frozenbyte Revealed!

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32975759/3719c2a59c6bbf104b61e64ade46c725a3a4f760.jpg After five years in the making, we are thrilled to announce Starbase and to reveal first details about the game and the…

    EllaFB

March

  1. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Announced!

    https://i.imgur.com/fWrcNeY.png We at Frozenbyte together with Modus are extremely happy to finally announce Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and reveal the first gameplay details and trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNNHAHZgKkU…

    MarjutFB

June

  1. Inctroducing Astral Challenges – A Free Content Update!

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25989976/1b3f0ad492599280675073c67b272ef5544f2de7.png It's finally here! We’ve been working on new content for Nine Parchments ever since we first released the game, and now…

    MarjutFB
  2. A Note from Professor Butternut

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25989976/dfab99aa029e0afba029d6f84e62be43fffdd39e.png Professor Butternut is the teacher in charge of the class of students hunting for the Nine Parchments. He has not been…

    MarjutFB

March

  1. Updates added! (Build 4455)

    We have once more patched the game (now version 1.0.2). Log for the changes below. A few changes to save slot menu Fixed an issue with Everbloom that caused the game to crash Fixed some dialog lines not playing properly Fixed an issue when…

    MarjutFB
  2. Updates added! (Build 4455)

    We have once more patched the game (now version 1.0.2). Log for the changes below. A few changes to save slot menu Fixed an issue with Everbloom that caused the game to crash Fixed some dialog lines not playing properly Fixed an issue when…

    Patch notes

January

  1. New patch is now live! (Build 4230)

    We have just released a patch for Nine Parchments! Current build number is now 4230. You can now store multiple runs You can have up to ten games stored at the same time. So there is no need to overwrite your current run if you want to play…

    EllaFB
  2. New patch is now live! (Build 4230)

    We have just released a patch for Nine Parchments! Current build number is now 4230. You can now store multiple runs You can have up to ten games stored at the same time. So there is no need to overwrite your current run if you want to play…

    EllaFB

December

  1. Holiday Notice

    https://i.imgur.com/GU2atJR.gif Dear Steam Community, We'll be out of office during the common Christmas days. This means there will be no updates, or messages from us starting from tomorrow. However when we're back on 27th December we'll…

    MarjutFB
  2. Holiday Notice

    https://i.imgur.com/GU2atJR.gif Dear Steam Community, We'll be out of office during the common Christmas days. This means there will be no updates, or messages from us starting from tomorrow. However when we're back on 27th December we'll…

    MarjutFB
  3. Upcoming Updates to Nine Parchments + Hotfix

    https://i.imgur.com/i8XLJZZ.jpg Nine Parchments has sparked a lot of activity here and on social media channels and we’re grateful for all the comments and feedback we’ve received. Keep it coming and we'll also try to answer you as much as…

    MarjutFB
  4. Upcoming Updates to Nine Parchments + Hotfix

    https://i.imgur.com/i8XLJZZ.jpg Nine Parchments has sparked a lot of activity here and on social media channels and we’re grateful for all the comments and feedback we’ve received. Keep it coming and we'll also try to answer you as much as…

    Patch notes
  5. Nine Parchments Hotfix!

    We have released a sneak hotfix for the Steam build. You can see your build number from in-game options menu, it should be 4120 after the update. Main fixes in this patch Online player list works now a lot better Joining games in general…

    EllaFB
  6. Nine Parchments Hotfix!

    We have released a sneak hotfix for the Steam build. You can see your build number from in-game options menu, it should be 4120 after the update. Main fixes in this patch Online player list works now a lot better Joining games in general…

    Patch notes
  7. Nine Parchments now available!

    https://i.imgur.com/1XENQUg.png The day we all have anticipated is finally here. Time to get blasting with Nine Parchments! Take a look at the release trailer from below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1_KvNib1RI Nine Parchments is a…

    EllaFB
  8. Nine Parchments now available!

    https://i.imgur.com/1XENQUg.png The day we all have anticipated is finally here. Time to get blasting with Nine Parchments! Take a look at the release trailer from below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1_KvNib1RI Nine Parchments is a…

    EllaFB
  9. Release Tomorrow!

    https://i.imgur.com/1YDcQ1f.png It's coming very soon! Sorry to keep you waiting, but we finally have the date as the game is coming to Steam tomorrow. If you're interested in the Switch version it will be out tomorrow, December 5th on…

    MarjutFB
  10. Release Tomorrow!

    https://i.imgur.com/1YDcQ1f.png It's coming very soon! Sorry to keep you waiting, but we finally have the date as the game is coming to Steam tomorrow. If you're interested in the Switch version it will be out tomorrow, December 5th on…

    MarjutFB

August

  1. Event Plans and the Eighth Character Revealed

    Want to try the game? You'll have a chance for this at the following events! http://i.imgur.com/2jcGyQG.png First we'll be heading to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany with Indie Arena Booth 2017 and after that we'll take off to outside of…

    MarjutFB
  2. Event Plans and the Eighth Character Revealed

    Want to try the game? You'll have a chance for this at the following events! http://i.imgur.com/2jcGyQG.png First we'll be heading to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany with Indie Arena Booth 2017 and after that we'll take off to outside of…

    MarjutFB

June

  1. Weekly Character Introductions

    A heads up everyone! We are posting a few weekly character introductions to social media and to our blog on our website, which might be of interest to you if you'd like to know more about the game! Links to the Nine Parchments social media…

    MarjutFB
  2. Weekly Character Introductions

    A heads up everyone! We are posting a few weekly character introductions to social media and to our blog on our website, which might be of interest to you if you'd like to know more about the game! Links to the Nine Parchments social media…

    MarjutFB

May

  1. Nintendo Switch Version Announced Along with New Details!

    http://i.imgur.com/MTaoD4h.jpg We are excited to announce that Nine Parchments is coming to Nintendo Switch as well! Below is a new trailer for this. Other announced platforms are PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There is no release date…

    MarjutFB
  2. Nintendo Switch Version Announced Along with New Details!

    http://i.imgur.com/MTaoD4h.jpg We are excited to announce that Nine Parchments is coming to Nintendo Switch as well! Below is a new trailer for this. Other announced platforms are PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There is no release date…

    MarjutFB

August

  1. Nine Parchments - Co-op Magic Mayhem from Frozenbyte!

    http://i.imgur.com/EYtsCMQ.jpg We are happy to present our new game Nine Parchments, coming in 2017! It's a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem that takes our studio back to colorful fantasy! You can check the chaotic co-op…

    RiikkaFB
  2. Nine Parchments - Co-op Magic Mayhem from Frozenbyte!

    http://i.imgur.com/EYtsCMQ.jpg We are happy to present our new game Nine Parchments, coming in 2017! It's a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem that takes our studio back to colorful fantasy! You can check the chaotic co-op…

    RiikkaFB

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