PAX East 2026
- Title: Nekomancer of Nowhere
- Developer: Standing Cat
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Price: $6.99 USD
Nekomancer of Nowhere is an isometric puzzle adventure game that initially released on October 31st, 2025 on Steam. It was one of the first games I checked out at PAX East 2026, and if you like cats, puzzles, magic, and layers, this game may be for you.
Now, what do I mean by layers? Although the demo was not long enough to showcase its complexity, I had the opportunity to speak with some of the developers who shed some light on theming. One dev, Ethan, said that he wanted to make us ask questions: Can necromancy be used for good? Is necromancy evil, even IF it was performed with good intentions? What are the intended and unintended consequences if we resurrect someone?
On the surface, Nekomancer of Nowhere is a simplistic game where you solve puzzles in order to traverse across several levels within Tombstone Tower. The puzzles involve standing in the correct area of a room, draw a spell to enter the Dead Realm, which in turn may help you bypass obstacles in the Living Realm. There is some combat involved where you also must draw the correct patterns in order to banish (…or maybe resurrect) them– no spoilers!
Beyond these simple isometric levels are the theming behind them. In addition to asking those existential questions, Ethan also stated that there are nine levels, and they are inspired by the layers of hell. The added detail and care behind this game kept my interest. Lastly, the music was a nice touch, altering whenever you change over realms.
Overall, the demo was delightful, the character designs are cute, and the gameplay was fun. If you missed out on the initial release, be sure to check it out on Steam now! You can also check out the trailer:
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