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 14 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Deep and tactically complex gameplay that combines card battling with strategic positioning and simultaneous turns, offering a rewarding challenge.
Strong worldbuilding and storytelling with intriguing characters, lore, and immersive atmosphere that enrich the gameplay experience.
High replayability supported by diverse deckbuilding options, character memories, item systems, and meaningful character relationships.

Art style is polarizing: some find it sterile or depressing, though others appreciate the character designs and environments.
User interface issues such as small status icons and difficult-to-see debuff/buff indicators can hinder gameplay clarity.
Limited content at launch including few characters and randomized events, which may lead to repetitive runs until further updates.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its clever blend of tactical card-based mechanics, strategic depth, and strong integration with the story and worldbuilding. While it can become dense and somewhat limited in character variety, every run feels fresh due to well-designed mechanics and meaningful player choices, with adjustable difficulty options to accommodate different skill levels. Overall, the gameplay loop is engaging, challenging, and deeply intertwined with the narrative.
- “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.”
- “It has the important mechanic of being able to put enemies in holes or otherwise send them off the playable area.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The story is intricately woven into the gameplay, offering deep worldbuilding and rich character relationships that evolve through varied character pairings on each run. It features minimal exposition, encouraging players to actively piece together the narrative and explore the lore at their own pace. This thoughtful, well-written approach, combined with strong visual and musical elements, creates a compelling and replayable experience.
- “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.”
- “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, and 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.”
- “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.”
- “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!”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed opinions, with some users appreciating the unique art style reminiscent of titles like Bastion and Transistor, while others dislike the art direction. Overall, the artwork is praised for complementing the tactical gameplay and enhancing the rogue-like experience.
- “Really enjoying the art-style and music so far!”
- “I would recommend to folks looking for a rogue-like that can scratch the itch you might have from Slay the Spire with the aesthetics akin to Bastion or Transistor.”
- “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 is praised for complementing the art style and creating good vibes, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. It stands out as a notable achievement, especially given the game's mostly solo development.
- “Really enjoying the art style and music so far!”
- “The story's been interesting enough, and the vibes and soundtrack are good.”
- “This is a massive accomplishment for a mostly solo developer (it looks like everything is by 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 the ability to revisit cut scenes without restarting, enhancing the experience with each new chapter added. Overall, it provides strong incentives to replay and explore its content.
- “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, highlighting the variety of looks that change based on the game's setting.
- “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 game's atmosphere is highly praised for its artful presentation and immersive design, contributing to a compelling and engaging experience. Coupled with a deep system, it enhances replayability, making the overall atmosphere a standout feature.
- “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!”