Nether
Nether is a first-person, persistent-world survival-horror shooter set a decade after an event called 'The Cull' mutated most of humanity, originally developed by Chicago-based Phosphor Games (later Pure FPS) and published by Nether Productions, releasing on Steam Early Access on October 29, 2013. Players scavenged an urban cityscape loosely based on Chicago for resources, crafted gear, fought sound-hunting teleporting mutants called Nethers, and later fought other players' tribes for control of strategic buildings in Territory Wars. This original version has since closed, with Phosphor Games later releasing a successor titled Nether: Resurrected.
Platform availability
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- Status
- Closed under this branding; the original game was later revived by Phosphor Games Studio as a successor titled Nether: Resurrected
- Business model
- Buy-to-play (Steam Early Access)
- Genre
- Persistent-World Survival-Horror Shooter
- Platforms
- Windows
- Developer
- Phosphor Games (originally); later Pure FPS
- Publisher
- Nether Productions
- Profile
- Full
MMO DNA
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Both PvE and PvP are recorded
Solo play is viable, though the world is built for group interaction too
A structured, quest-driven themepark experience
Traditional targeted combat
Why you might like it
- First-person survival combat against teleporting mutant 'Nether' creatures and other player survivors, with scavenging, crafting, and tribe-based territory wars
- Recorded features include competitive PvP, PvE content, a crafting system.
- Developed by Phosphor Games (originally); later Pure FPS, published by Nether Productions.
Things to consider
- Closed under this branding; the original game was later revived by Phosphor Games Studio as a successor titled Nether: Resurrected
- Sourced from Wikipedia, PC Gamer/Engadget 2013 previews, and Phosphor Games' own Nether: Resurrected page; treat details as a research summary rather than a live, first-hand playtest.
- Business models, features and community size for older or lesser-known titles can drift quickly — verify current status before investing real money or time.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-09-06
- Profile depth
- Full
- Source note
- Wikipedia, PC Gamer/Engadget 2013 previews, and Phosphor Games' own Nether: Resurrected page
What MMOFinder has checked
- Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
- Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
- Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
- Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified
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Nether relationship map
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Nether timeline
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- CurrentCatalog status
Historical
- 2026-08-16Research checked
Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.
Nether screenshots & gameplay
Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.
Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video
Gameplay, availability and research notes
Nether Nether is a first-person, persistent-world survival-horror shooter set a decade after an event called 'The Cull' mutated most of humanity, originally developed by Chicago-based Phosphor Games (later Pure FPS) and published by Nether Productions, releasing on Steam Early Access on October 29, 2013. Players scavenged an urban cityscape loosely based on Chicago for resources, crafted gear, fought sound-hunting teleporting mutants called Nethers, and later fought other players' tribes for control of strategic buildings in Territory Wars. This original version has since closed, with Phosphor Games later releasing a successor titled Nether: Resurrected.
The lifecycle record is Closed under this branding; the original game was later revived by Phosphor Games Studio as a successor titled Nether: Resurrected, with verified platforms of Windows. MMOFinder lists Phosphor Games (originally); later Pure FPS as developer and Nether Productions as publisher.
The guidance and platform availability above were checked on 2026-09-06 against the linked sources (Wikipedia, PC Gamer/Engadget 2013 previews, and Phosphor Games' own Nether: Resurrected page). Continue through Similar Games, filter the MMO database, or compare profiles side by side.
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