NOMIA

About NOMIA

NOMIA is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by MagnesiumNinja and was released on May 31, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

NOMIA is a story-rich tactics roguelike where two heroes coordinate to execute brilliant skill combos. Guide a warrior and a wizard through a mystifying tale. Harness grid-based strategy and deep deckbuilding mechanics to battle gorgeously illustrated foes. Blast monsters off cliffs, steal their cards, and sling spear and spell to reach the horizon.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Deep and rewarding tactical roguelike deckbuilding gameplay with clever mechanics and meaningful decisions.
Strong and immersive worldbuilding with a thoughtful story that integrates well with gameplay and character development.
Beautiful and unique art style with impressive character designs, environments, and soundtrack that create a strong atmosphere.

Art style may be perceived as sterile or depressing by some players, impacting enjoyment.
Status effect icons and some UI elements like debuff/buff indicators can be hard to see or confusing early on.
Limited content at present with few characters and cards, and a desire for more diverse events, harder modes, and expanded mechanics.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever blend of tactics and card mechanics, delivering a complex yet rewarding experience that feels fresh with each run due to well-integrated systems rather than randomness. It is challenging but offers adjustable difficulty options for accessibility, and its strong connection to the story and worldbuilding enhances immersion and engagement. Some players note limited character variety may affect long-term replayability, but overall the gameplay is solid, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying.
- “The gameplay itself is superb, with a very clever mix of tactics and cards.”
- “Every run feels fresh, not because of pure randomness, but because of how cleverly the gameplay mechanics work together.”
- “The gameplay loop and the story go hand in hand in a way that wants you to keep pressing forward and finding out more.”
- “There are limited characters to choose from, so you'll hit a point in the story where you've already explored all party permutations and mechanical archetypes.”
- “I'll say this of the gameplay, it can get dense.”
- “I had to edit this review because I forgot to add in what gameplay mechanics to expect.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The story is thoughtfully written and deeply integrated with gameplay, encouraging players to piece together the narrative through character relationships and worldbuilding without heavy exposition. Each run advances individual and paired character arcs, creating a rich, evolving tapestry that enhances replayability. Overall, the story offers an engaging, immersive experience that complements the game's tactical complexity and visual style.
- “Going on runs (the characters set off in pairs) isn't just for metaprogression and new cards, it advances each character's individual story, as well as the story of that specific pair. Each permutation of characters you'll play with have their own unique relationship, all working in harmony to additionally shape the story of the campaign as a whole.”
- “It's easy with these games to blow past story and character, but I cannot argue hard enough for anyone playing this game to take the time to read the lore and get to know the story and world.”
- “There are limited characters to choose from, so you'll hit a point in the story where you've already explored all party permutations and mechanical archetypes.”
- “If you like the nebulous worldbuilding of Cultist Simulator, the depth in character relationships of Hades, and the visual richness of Gris or Transistor, folded into a tactically complex gameplay loop and a shockingly well written and thoughtful story, you're in the right place.”
- “There's no real exposition (which I love), and you are very much dropped into a story as it's taking place, asked to piece together exactly what is happening and why.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics receive praise for their unique and appealing art style, with comparisons to visually striking games like Bastion and Transistor. While most users appreciate the visuals as a strong point, a few express personal dislike for the art style, indicating it may not suit everyone's taste. Overall, the game's artwork is considered a highlight that complements its gameplay well.
- “Amazing little game, great combat and great visuals.”
- “Really enjoying the art-style and music so far!”
- “Wonderful artworks for a tactics game with many good ideas.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised for complementing the art style and enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “Really enjoying the art-style and music so far!”
- “Story's been interesting enough and the vibes and soundtrack are good.”
- “This is a massive accomplishment for a mostly solo dev (it looks like everything is one person aside from the beautiful music!), so I think it's worth supporting the game in its current state!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through its deep, thoughtfully designed system and engaging atmosphere. Players appreciate features like replaying cut scenes to revisit the story without restarting, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Beneath its artful presentation and atmosphere is a deep system that offers high replayability.”
- “Thoughtful design, high replay value, and atmosphere for days makes Nomia a strong recommend!”
- “Otherwise, there's a ton of replayability here, and if you're the type to restart the story every time a new chapter is added, at least this game lets you replay the cut scenes so you can quickly refresh your memory if you don't want to start over fresh!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the game for its impressive and visually appealing character designs, noting the variety of looks that change based on the setting, enhancing the overall character development.
- “A really gorgeous game with some of my favorite character designs.”
- “The character designs are amazing and there are different looks for them depending on where you are!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its artful and thoughtful design, creating an immersive experience that enhances the game's depth and high replayability. Overall, it contributes significantly to making the game highly recommendable.
- “Beneath its artful presentation and atmosphere is a deep system that offers high replayability.”
- “Thoughtful design, high replay value, and atmosphere for days makes Nomia a strong recommend!”