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Novus Orbis

A combo-based deckbuilding roguelike through a space-time loop: collect cards, receive blessings, add pets to your party, and grow stronger. Chain together cards in the right order for max power, and act before the enemy does. Build synergistic decks, find many secrets, and make BIG numbers!

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Seizo Games
Publisher
2 Left Thumbs
Release
February 10, 2025
1 year and 173 days ago
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About the Game

Novus Orbis is a roguelike deckbuilder that encourages complex builds with deep deck combos, powerful Blessings, and a with a wealth of secrets to discover.

Advance through the last pieces of this broken world, against an out-of-reach entity.

Your goal is to explore, battle, and strengthen your might and knowledge to bring order back to your land.

Features

  • Combo System: Every card has a cost and a combo value: Play your cards in the right order to achieve their full potential, or break the combo to get a more favorable outcome.

  • Countdown System: Every time you play a card and when you end your turn enemies will get closer to attacking you. They can and will attack during your turn!

  • Multiple Classes: Three classes with completely different sets of cards and mechanics.

  • Deck Building: More than 80 cards per class, more than 300 cards in total! Cards come in six types: Attack, Skill, Equipment, Item, Special, and Affliction.

  • Blessings: More than 100 powerful upgrades to your character. Get them from bosses, special rooms, shops, and secret interactions!

  • Pets: Find multiple companions per run, who will attack, support, heal , and more every turn.

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