Nocturnal

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Nocturnal is an action game where you play as Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame, returning to his homeland, Nahran, after many years of absence. Following the appearance of a mysterious Mist, the island has recently fallen into chaos, and Ardeshir must wield his flaming sword and use powerful abilities to confront its mysteries and free Nahran.

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Developer:
Sunnyside Games
Publisher:
Dear Villagers
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
07 June 2023
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (433)

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Description

Nocturnal is an action game where you play as Ardeshir, a soldier of the Enduring Flame, returning to his homeland, Nahran, after many years of absence.

Following the appearance of a mysterious Mist, the island has recently fallen into chaos, and Ardeshir must wield his flaming sword and use powerful abilities to confront its mysteries and free Nahran.

Features:

  • Repel a dynamically generated Mist that reacts to the flames of your sword.

  • Carry your flames across Nahran: your blade can also ignite the environment, activate mechanisms, and even destroy creatures born from the Mist.

  • Defeat enemies and explore the environment to collect ash, which can be offered to Phoenix statues. You'll gain new skills and bonuses vital for your survival.

  • Explore a compact island offering a streamlined experience centered around a singular concept. (game length: around 3 hours)

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-3610QM or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GT 650M or Radeon HD 4870 X2
Storage:
2 GB available space

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

LemonShoe
Recommended | 29 May 2026
2.3h played

You know it's probably a good thing none of us humans have the power of pyrokinesis. Playing Nocturnal made me realise a lot more how satisfying it is to burn inanimate flammable objects and watch it disintegrate into

Helpful: 5
au
Recommended | 30 May 2026
3.0h played

A pretty good indie game. I love the art style, every zone feels and looks phenomenal. The gameplay is also really good. I'm excited to see what Nocturnal 2 will be like when its fully released.

Helpful: 1
DamonRobi
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
5.8h played

From beginning to end, Nocturnal was an absolute blast. Sunnyside Games have put together a fine action side-scroller here: the story is good, the artwork is beautiful and the gameplay is as much fun as it should be

Helpful: 1
BAN
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
4.5h played

Really enjoyed Nocturnal! The game looks amazing and the art style is super cool. The music and sound design are definitely top-notch, creating a great atmosphere. The story is quite simple, but it’s good and fits the

Helpful: 0
TxD
Recommended | 30 May 2026
2.3h played

A very tight and enjoyable 2D action game. Played on the Steam Deck. Very satisfying to ignite everything. Combat is fluid, you feel powerful but not invincible. Additional powerups add a nice bit of heft to combat in

Helpful: 0
DarkFalzX
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
3.3h played

Nocturnal is polished, and overall competently made, but not particularly memorable, with serviceable, somber art and music, and fire-based mechanics that don't get to outstay their welcome. Same goes for the difficulty

Helpful: 1