Underplayed Gems

NOVEMS (2025)

NOVEMS cover
Developer
MediaLabGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, deliberate strategy game where you carefully plan and execute simple moves at a relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players praise the linking and fusion system, calling it innovative and addictive with many hidden combos to discover. The game is a fast-paced auto-battler that rewards experimentation, but some find late bosses unbalanced and note the 60 fps lock makes it feel unsmooth. A few mention AI-generated art and unclear card descriptions.

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