Overview
Nekomancer puts you in the paws of a cat battling through endless swarms of enemies. Developed and published by Company Named, this action-RPG roguelite launched on Steam on October 16, 2026.
It blends fast-paced combat with procedural maps and a perk system that rewards experimentation. The game supports full controller input, making it a comfortable pick for couch sessions, and offers adjustable difficulty to suit different playstyles.
Highlights
- Elemental Perk System: Each level-up presents perks across offense, defense, and economy categories. Perks come with rarity tiers and elemental types—Physical, Fire, Ice, Earth, and Electricity—so every run feels distinct.
- Weapon Swapping: During a run, you can pick up new guns and swap them in. Each weapon has unique stats and drastically changes your approach. Once equipped, a weapon stays for the rest of the run, and each cat can carry three at a time.
- Procedural Maps: Maps are generated randomly and grow more intense as you progress. Clearing a map opens a portal for a short window to grab loot before moving on, with some maps ending in a boss encounter.
Who It's For
If you enjoy roguelites with a cute aesthetic but don't mind chaotic combat, Nekomancer is a solid pick. The elemental perk combinations and weapon variety reward repeated runs, while the adjustable difficulty makes it accessible to newcomers and veterans alike.
Cat lovers will appreciate the feline protagonist, and the short-run structure fits well into quick gaming sessions.
Game Info
- Developer/Publisher: Company Named
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
- Release Date: October 16, 2026
- Modes: Single-player
- Features: Steam Achievements, Full Controller Support, Adjustable Difficulty
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
