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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Developer Frozenbyte
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a 2019 video game developed by Frozenbyte and published by Modus Games for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in October 2019 and released for Stadia in March 2021. It is the fourth installment of Trine series, following Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and features a return of the series' three protagonists and medieval fantasy location. A successor,… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
197 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
154 positive · 20 negative
95% range 83–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 154 | 20 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,469 of 3,735 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 150 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 169 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (12,724 of 14,366 positive).
Players praise Trine 4 as a return to form after the third game, with beautiful visuals and engaging puzzles. [1][2][3] Many recommend it as an excellent co-op experience, especially for playing with family or friends. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note issues with forced Epic launcher requirements and save game problems. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [7]
Played with my girlfriend. Was okay, sometimes nice, sometimes a bit repetetive. But for some reason it's not possible to save your progress at the end on act IV and V. I cannot tell you how annoying it was to start the last act 3 times only to do it all again in the next session. After the 4th time we deleted it without finishing. I officially hate this now. Please manage the option to save your progress, or at …
- [5]
The ultimate co-op experience for parents and kids! Trine 4 is a super fun platformer with gorgeous, fairy-tale visuals. Honestly, playing it solo would probably feel a bit too easy and casual for an adult, but playing in co-op with my 10-year-old daughter? It’s an absolute bullseye. The puzzles and pacing are just right for playing together. If you're looking for a great game to share and pass the time with your …
- [1]
After the misstep of Trine 3 - I didn't even see its unfinished plot referenced, I guess it's gone down in-universe as an unimportant quest of the heroes? - Frozenbyte arguably played it safe for the better here, dialing back to the 2.5D gameplay that made especially Trine 2 so great. It's good to be back to the original gameplay and overall puzzle design, sprinkled with some new features like the elemental arrows, …
- [6]
It’s a gorgeous game, but let’s be honest: you’re playing this for the co-op chaos. Puzzles are fun and all, but mostly we just spend our time stacking random junk and accidentally squishing each other with the physics engine. Hilarious time if you've got friends to play with.
- [2]
This is the fourth installment of Trine that my friends and I are playing through, and it's still great. The story is engaging, the locations are beautiful, and after the third installment, this one is back to 2D. Character leveling has returned, and the game is quite well optimized. Unfortunately, there were a few bugs here and there, but they're not too critical. My rating: ✭✭✭✭✰
Summarised from 34 of the 192 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince talk about gorgeous visuals and fairy-tale art style; those who didn't talk about forced Epic launcher for online play. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game has received positive reviews. The game was given "generally favorable" reviews according to Metacritic. IGN gave the game an 8.5/10 saying, "Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a sequel that plays it very safe – which, in this particular case, is for the better. Coming back to the traditional style of co-op gameplay and puzzle solving that made the first two games so delightful is exactly the kind of refocusing that the Trine series needed after the misfire of Trine 3. Some lackluster puzzle designs, technical issues, and a lack of difficulty stand in the way of it overtaking Trine 2 as the best of the series, but Trine 4 still remains a shining example of how cooperative gaming…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 197 · most liked firstPlayed with my girlfriend. Was okay, sometimes nice, sometimes a bit repetetive. But for some reason it's not possible to save your progress at the end on act IV and V. I cannot tell you how annoying it was to start the last act 3 times only to do it all again in the next session. After the 4th time we deleted it without finishing. I officially hate this now. Please manage the option to save your progress, or at least gimme a code to unlock the single chapters in an act (so I dont have to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was recently playing through the video game, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, with a couple of friends, and encountered these handsome anthro animal characters! I thought some of my followers might enjoy seeing Badger and Hedgehog. 🦡🦔
neutral · AI labelView post →They added a forced Epic Launcher... to such an old game. This should be a crime
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Schedule! Wed: Trine 4 with Joni and Gabriel! It's gonna be a LONG STREAM! We'll finish the game! Thu: The Suicide of Rachel Foster. Bit disturbing walking simulator! Fri: Labyrinthe collab with Deserada, Mannytsu, Milis, VaaraTheApocalypseAdvisor and YeehawLimbo! 🔗: www.twitch.tv/thedivis
neutral · AI labelView post →Trine 5 just came out, and I've had an absolute blast playing it with @violettenouvel.bsky.social, so it's time to bring out my Trine 4 fanart from early 2021! It's a fun puzzle game series to play with friends (...just make sure to skip Trine 3 🥲) #art #fanart #digitalart
positive · AI labelView post →Humble brings back its Co-Op Adventures bundle. It's a great deal for #SteamDeck users and filled with 6 games, like Risk of Rain Returns and Trine 4, for only $10: steamdeckhq.com/humble-bring...
neutral · AI labelView post →Suddenly requires Epic Account for oinline play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its always nice to play trine game every once in a while especially if you left it for years ! just bring your friend or lover or even family member and enjoy the adventure you will enjoy all the world and views and art and soundtrack and story etc... its trine game nothing to regret at all ! i am gonna miss my fav character zoya until i play trine 5 !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You have to link an Epic account with a Steam account to play online. So if you don't have an Epic account, you do not get to play with friends or online. Singleplayer only. Garbage game. "DO NOT BUY"!!!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stream Schedule for the week of May 11! Will be trying out HYPNOS this week, a first-person adventure and exploration game, set in a lovecraftian megastructure fever dream. Then capping off the week with another Trine 4 stream with the lovely FanFanP1 and nuryem!! See you at twitch.tv/galmuth ~ ❤️
neutral · AI labelView post →Enjoyed the game when I originally played back in November 2025, tried replaying it again in 2026 and now they auto/forcibly install epic and somehow bricked controller usage..... Was a good franchise but idk what they're thinking recently.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#Co-op #games I’ve played this year ranked. Protip: find a husband who enjoys couch co-ops #gaymer #gamer 🎮 BG3 🎮 D4 🎮 TMNT Splintered Fate 🎮 Trine 4&5 🎮 Salt & Sacrifice 🎮 It Takes Two 🎮 Pizza Possum (Could easily be called Untitled Possum Game) 🎮 Merek’s Market (like a medieval-themed Overcooked)
positive · AI labelView post →The ultimate co-op experience for parents and kids! Trine 4 is a super fun platformer with gorgeous, fairy-tale visuals. Honestly, playing it solo would probably feel a bit too easy and casual for an adult, but playing in co-op with my 10-year-old daughter? It’s an absolute bullseye. The puzzles and pacing are just right for playing together. If you're looking for a great game to share and pass the time with your child, I couldn't recommend it more!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trine 4 is not just a game, it's a fairy tale. It's an experience where the screen ceases to be a monitor and becomes a crystal window into a dreamlike realm, painted with a palette of colors that seem to be drawn from the northern lights and forbidden forests.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trine 4 is a visually stunning platformer with beautifully crafted environments and charming characters. The puzzles are creative and often require teamwork to solve, making it fun both solo and co-op. While the story is light, the gameplay keeps you engaged throughout. Overall, it’s a delightful and enchanting experience for fans of the series and newcomers like me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played Trine 2 when i was little still the peak that i remember
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →underrated Trine out of the other Trine games and it's the best in the series. it has pretty scenery, unique abilities and such a good story. had lots of fun playing it. 10/10 game, i highly recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →* This review only covers my solo playthrough. It's clear that the game was designed with co-op in mind, and because of that, some parts are harder to play alone, while others are actually easier. Having to constantly switch between three characters can also get tiring at times. That said, there's a creative approach to solving puzzles, and I think it can be a lot of fun in co-op. There's a lot of physics-based gameplay, but combined with controls that aren't always precise, it can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →why is it trying to install epic launcher??? Huh???? edit: and they broke controller for my friend sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet (confirmed this new patch did it because after rolling back using the beta function controller worked fine again)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game saved me from crippling depression and divorcing my wife. Who needs counseling anyway? 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They say magic is the art of making the impossible look effortless. Trine 4 does exactly that — except for combat, which makes the possible look surprisingly awkward. 🧙♂️🏹⚔️ Hey everyone. The author takes no responsibility for any damage caused by their reviews. Any resemblance to other reviews is purely coincidental. This review is solely the author's opinion and you are always free to have your own! Thanks for understanding and happy gaming! 📜 Description Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recent integration with EPIC ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up the multiplayer.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After the misstep of Trine 3 - I didn't even see its unfinished plot referenced, I guess it's gone down in-universe as an unimportant quest of the heroes? - Frozenbyte arguably played it safe for the better here, dialing back to the 2.5D gameplay that made especially Trine 2 so great. It's good to be back to the original gameplay and overall puzzle design, sprinkled with some new features like the elemental arrows, especially the versatile ice arrows. Of course you'll often be left scratching…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My wife said if this review gets 50 likes and 5 awards, she will buy a case of beer, guys help me out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best Trine games so far. I really liked this one. The puzzles are fun, skills are great, levels are pretty and the story was great too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🧙♂️✨ Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince – 80% OFF! BudgetGamer.net/us/item/n5454 Team up in a stunning 2.5D fantasy world. Grab it now 80% off on Nintendo Switch! #Trine4 #IndieGame #PuzzlePlatformer #CoopGames #FantasyAdventure #BudgetGamer Track prices & get FREE game alerts at BudgetGamer.net.
neutral · AI labelView post →exicted to play the 5 game toooo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the fourth installment of Trine that my friends and I are playing through, and it's still great. The story is engaging, the locations are beautiful, and after the third installment, this one is back to 2D. Character leveling has returned, and the game is quite well optimized. Unfortunately, there were a few bugs here and there, but they're not too critical. My rating: ✭✭✭✭✰
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a charming art style, and oh my, the environmental design was actually gorgeous for a puzzle platformer game! I myself am not a fan of platformer games, but remote playing with friends was a fun experience, solving each location's puzzles together, falling off unintentionally and occasional (skill) issues. It's a cool brainteaser where you can use whichever character is suitable for your team to pass through the terrain, depending on what skill you need like conjuring and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s a gorgeous game, but let’s be honest: you’re playing this for the co-op chaos. Puzzles are fun and all, but mostly we just spend our time stacking random junk and accidentally squishing each other with the physics engine. Hilarious time if you've got friends to play with.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you want to disturb your mental peace you should download this game. The developer can suck my ♥♥♥♥, the puzzles are so ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up the last DLC boss fight is, in one go which feels like having your ♥♥♥♥ chopped up. Why someone make this type of boss fight. Developer please get a life ♥♥♥♥ you. Thanks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beware, this game contains bugs that could waste your time. In Heatherwood Hall for example, I encountered a bug where a stone block was suppose to be up hanging on the ceiling (which later had to be shot down into using Zoya's arrow). Without this block, proceeding onto the upper deck is simply impossible. However when I reached there, the block was missing on the ceiling! I had only realized about the bug upon restarting the game where I get to see that block. But by then that bug had already…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who hasn't played any other Trine games, this was a nice little game. The combat feels a bit out of place as it just kinda.. happens. But the 3 different characters you have to switch between constantly to do puzzles keeps the game feeling fresh! My brain doesn't like the most simple puzzles so I won't play this again but was enjoyable for a short duration
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gorgeous physics-based puzzle game. I loved how you can approach puzzles in different ways based on the character you're using and the abilities you have unlocked. It took around 14 hours to get all the achievements.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trine is a beautiful series of games. It's worth picking up not only Trine 4 but the rest of the Trine series as it's just a lot of fun to explore, play through and even replay at times. Great puzzles, loads of fun and awesome gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fourth game. Finished everything… and yep, still zero idea what’s going on.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's just so... boring. Formulaic, paint by numbers. Really really easy until almost the end of the game. Fights are all basically the same - locked in a cage, kill a few guys, back to normal. Compared to Trine 1, Trine 2 is not great, but this is, by far, the worst yet. It's all just "okay" and it's such a drag I feel like I've been playing 40 hours, not 4. I'm in the beginning of Act III and I can hardly think of a single memorable gameplay moment. The levels are way too long, and there are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Allooooo Bonklets, here's a slightly bigger than usual schedule for Feb 4th - 9th! 🔸Project Zomboid collab! 🔸Trine 4 Ep.3 collab w/ @quincyrenevt.bsky.social 🔸Quantum Break Ep.3 - Finishing the game! 🔸Open Sched 🔸Alan Wake II Ep.6 Take care Bonklets~
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏽 Game - Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Developer - Frozenbyte Publisher - Frozenbyte Release date - October 8, 2019
neutral · AI labelView post →There aren't any real “puzzles” here. All these puzzles are veeeery basic and simple. Each puzzle has 2–3 solutions for different characters, which takes away any challenge. The game has a weak story, weak platforming, and weak puzzles. It’s one of the most boring co-op games I’ve ever played.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trine 4 is a beautiful addition to the Trine series. A physics-based puzzle platformer in a gorgeous fantasy world, this game is the perfect addition to anyone's library. Puzzle difficulty scales with the number of players, allowing for lots of replay with friends and family.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →95 currently. skills tree could have been explained a bit more in this one. But trine games are always a classic for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Personally, the best and most enjoyable entry in the Trine series. Preferably played in local co-op with a controller (though keyboard & mouse is recommended if playing the Wizard).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After a not-so-successful experiment with Trine 3, the devs realized one simple truth: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. What made T1 & 2 great comes back here even better. So far (haven't tried T5 yet) this is the best game in the series, so I definitely recommend it for 3-player co-op.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and absolutely beautiful game, I loved the graphics, me and my bae took many photos :P Puzzles are nice, smooth gameplay and I enjoyed every part of this game, recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Initially seemed like it could become the best Trine game and an excellent cooperative platformer, thanks to its beautiful presentation, smooth gameplay, and promising physics-based puzzles. Unfortunately, many puzzles accept only the exact solution intended by the developers, while creative alternatives often fail for arbitrary reasons. The final boss completely breaks the game’s cooperative puzzle-focused design by suddenly demanding aggressive precision-platforming skills, fast reactions,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's very fun, but the Wizard was so badly nerfed while the others have many cool new features.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Worst platformer I've ever played. Poorly optimized, low gameplay variety, absolute trash fighting mechanics, riddles for toddlers
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a total blast. Whether you're flying solo or playing co-op, the mid-to-late game design is awesome because there’s never just one way to clear a stage. You can either rack your brains to solve it properly, or just brute-force it and hope you get lucky. On top of that, the graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the story is super wholesome. I highly recommend picking this up to play with friends, family, adults, and kids alike!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The puzzles in Trine 4 and it's DLC are incredibly fun and well-done. While the end of the base game got a bit annoying, the DLC more than made up for this. The story does not take itself too seriously but is fun enough, this time the focus is on the Astral Academy and not the Trine or more goblins. The control scheme differs from 1 and 2, taking inspiration from 3. This takes some adjusting to, but does end up adding to the later puzzles. But the controls do get messy about halfway in,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you read this review, you have probably played one game of Trine at least, so you can see where I'm coming from. Always feels like you're in a charming fairy tale. Graphics, in game animals, and plants are way better than in past games. As a veteran of Trine 1/2/3, I can say I did feel much nostalgia about the first and second games because they used the new mechanics, especially electrical water, blocks, and puzzles, but it is better than the third game, obviously. There is one small…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I adore this game and the franchise. Luckily I've a friend. Couldn't possibly have beaten it by myself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 would recommend. I have left a review on trine 1 and 2, and i feel like I am just repeating myself at this point. It is an amazing game that gives you more of what you loved about the previous games. They have made some changes to object interactions which sometimes make things easier and at times can be a little glitchy. But otherwise this games has some of the best puzzles in the entire series and combat is very fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this a really fun puzzle game probably my favorite puzzle game rivaled only by portal
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. The puzzles in this game were very fun and enjoyable. The fighting was kind of lackluster compared to other trine games, but it was something new and fresh.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →But in good news, Trine 4 is starting off real strong! Such a gorgeous game and it’s been a ton of fun cosmic braining through all the puzzles so far! 🤯
positive · AI labelView post →Trine 4 is steadily becoming my favorite game for this year. I especially love how it encourages players in coop to discuss ideas & work together to conquer puzzles & enemy encounters. Each character has a skill that can benefit the whole team. With the right mindset, no problem is too difficult.
positive · AI labelView post →♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥! You developers think, you all can ruin my sleep! At the last boss fight (or whatever that is), you guys want to make sure players start all over again like a cow eating grass with no other work. May you all (all developers) never get good sleep at least for a few months. I REGRET BUYING THIS GAME! Unfortunately I can not get a refund, which is fine. The game was cheap af! But you all thought our time was cheap too! I am sure the developers had gone through some serious mental and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a small indie team, this is a really cute game to play with friends. The puzzles are clever and sometimes pretty challenging, the world is very beautiful, and the controls work smoothly. I do wish some more polish was made with the combat, story, and sound design, but it's not taking away from the overall joy of the game. Recommended! fun time that's worth the investment
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the first games I played with my eldest. Excellent visuals that kept her hooked, with simple enough controls that she could start with. Highly recommended.
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