Nira is an open world survival simulator. It has minimalistic, two-dimensional and pixel graphics. The camera is located at the top and at an angle. There is blood and meat in the game. The developers call their creation a quick sandbox. The universe is generated anew each time during a new playthrough. It consists of many islands. There is a Totem on the map. He gives the hero experience in exchange for offering items and completing tasks. You can entertain and improve it to receive more difficult quests and earn more experience. It is needed for pumping. As the hero levels up, he gains access to new weapons and crafting recipes. In this case, the player himself decides in which direction to develop his ward.

In Nir's project there is a change in time of day and weather conditions. Here you can collect resources, get food, create weapons and armor sets, tame animals, ride mounts, craft equipment and ride vehicles. There is an opportunity to build your own camp. Enemies are represented by goblins, cannibals and other monsters. At night they attack the base. You can take tests in dungeons. Sometimes, in addition to enemies, there are friendly merchants. You can survive in the local open spaces not only alone, but also with a friend. However, the cooperative here is only local. You can control your character's movements using a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad.