Hi everyone,
NOMIA is featured in the GDoCExpo Direct 2025.
Welcome to those coming from the event! The demo can be found right here:
View game pagePlease also check out the other amazing games showcasing in the Direct!
What is this?
NOMIA is a story-rich tactics roguelike where you play two heroes at once.
Each adventurer has two decks -- a reliable Action deck and an unpredictable Gambit deck, which create wild synergies.
Its battle system shows enemy intents and incoming damage before you commit any moves, giving you all the information you need to execute brilliant tactics.
It is a tale of purpose and perseverance, set in a dreamlike world where adventurers battle the past to sustain the present.
Why GDoCExpo?
I love the power of fantasy to envision a different way of being, but I am sometimes frustrated by the baggage of the genre -- a duality that made me want to try contributing my own take.
I was born in China, and moved to Canada at a young age -- a duality I embody.
In Chinese poetry, a Duilian is a couplet that follows certain rules -- a duality made succinct by structure.
NOMIA is my attempt to make something that explores duality in its themes and mechanics, and to challenge myself to write some metrical couplets of my own.
GDoC is a place where these dualities are celebrated, and I'm grateful to be part of its showcase.
Who made this?
Design, art, writing, and programming are by me, Tangleworm.
Music is by classically trained composer Will Goss.
What's in the demo?
The demo features:
✨All 4 unlockable characters
✨200+ cards
✨100+ items
✨50+ enemies
✨20+ story scenes
✨Save file compatibility with the full version
The demo will remain up indefinitely, so you can play it at your own pace.
Any feedback is welcome as I continue to build the game into the best tactics roguelike I can before its October 10th Early Access launch.
Wishlists are sincerely appreciated!
Cheers, T