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About Nomia
Nomia is a turn-based tactics roguelike with RPG and deckbuilding elements. Developed by Magnesium Ninja, it launched on October 10, 2025 for PC, Mac, and Linux. The game tasks players with controlling two heroes, a warrior and a wizard, through procedurally generated levels filled with hand-drawn enemies. The core hook is coordinating their abilities in a grid-based combat system, blending positioning, spellcasting, and card management. The story is minimal but atmospheric, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving through battles. It’s a single-player experience that prioritizes mechanical depth over narrative spectacle, appealing to fans of tactical gameplay and deckbuilding mechanics.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around pairing a warrior’s direct attacks with a wizard’s area spells to clear waves of enemies. The grid-based battlefield requires precise movement, as positioning determines which cards you can play. The warrior’s actions deplete stamina, while the wizard’s mana limits spellcasting. Between levels, you build a deck by stealing enemy cards or unlocking new abilities, creating unique synergies. Combat is turn-based but fast-paced, with each move requiring you to balance resource management, enemy weaknesses, and terrain advantages. The roguelike structure means permadeath is optional, but permadeath mode adds tension. Sessions last 30, 45 minutes, with progression focused on deck refinement rather than character stats.
What Players Think
With a 4.6/5 community rating, 87% of players rate Nomia “enjoyable” and 65% call it “excellent.” The average playtime is 15 hours, though 34% of players hit 20+ hours. Completion rate sits at 72%, with 18% achieving 100% (48 achievements). Reviewers praise the “polished synergy between units” and “creative enemy interactions,” but 22% cite a steep learning curve. One user wrote, “The deckbuilding is as deep as Slay the Spire, but the combat feels more reactive.” Critics at Push Square gave it a 9/10 for “clever mechanics,” while PC Gamer called it “a roguelike that rewards patience.” Some players complain the story is too sparse, but 81% of 4-star reviews say the gameplay loops keep them coming back.
PlayPile's Take
Nomia is a niche but rewarding pick for players who enjoy tight tactics and deckbuilding. At $29.99, it’s pricey for a 15-hour experience, though permadeath modes and 48 achievements (30+ hours for 100%) justify the cost for completionists. The lack of a tutorial may frustrate newcomers, but those who adapt will appreciate the depth. It’s not for casual gamers, prioritize it if you’ve enjoyed games like Into the Radius or Battle for Wesnoth. The price and difficulty might alienate some, but hardcore strategy fans will find it worth the investment.
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