65%Strong matchNine Sols
96%20k96% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 20k reviews·Metroidvania · Souls-like
—







Nonu is a 2D souls-like set in an atmospheric hand-drawn world. Every action has a cost, and you must manage two interchangeable resources to master combat. Draw upon the power of Nonu to create dissimilar builds, and uncover untold truths about the world and its inhabitants.
Nonu
SteamNonu chronicles the story of a desolate island, hidden from the world, succumbing to a plague of violence. The god Nonu has disappeared. The 4 Factions are in shambles. Finding and restoring his power is integral for everyone's survival. Resources are scarce, and your enemies have you outnumbered.
As Nonu's reluctant champion, you will have to piece together an impossible mystery about the world, and its eclectic inhabitants, to heal people's hearts, and consequently, save the world.
Nonu is a game about fighting; fighting for your life. Fighting for your people. Fighting for your entire world. Any action, once undertaken, needs to be followed through. Your enemies are ruthless; they have you outnumbered. However, you have a fighting chance. The god Nonu has blessed you, and given you access to a special power: Heat.

Fighting within Nonu requires strategy, and understanding of the perfect move in each situation. Enemies will constantly put you in uncomfortable states, and you must outwit them. To perform these moves, you will need to understand several combos, and the unique utility offered by each ending/finisher in the combo.

There are several ways to progress, and demonstrate your own fighting style. The most straightforward however, in classic souls-like fashion, is using Nunem (Souls) to do so. Unlike traditional souls-like games however, you cannot simply buff your damage. You must indirectly increase your damage output.

The other facet to progression within Nonu is its Machin. These are talismans that are spiritual and technical marvels of a lost age; they draw upon the power of Nonu, but are self sustaining. The art and science behind their creation has been lost. Find them all to fully realize your capabilities.
Every piece of art within Nonu is hand-drawn; environments, character animation and VFX. We use this painstakingly woven art style to bring the world and it's inhabitants to life.

Steam data © 2026 Valve Corporation. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
All matches
Finding similar games…
Nine SolsShares Souls-like · Metroidvania · Difficult , adds Cats96% · 20k positive reviews65%Strong match—
The Spirit of the SamuraiShares Souls-like · 2D · Dark Fantasy , adds Action-Adventure61% · 321 positive reviews63%Good match—
ITORAHShares Metroidvania · 2D · Platformer , adds 2D Platformer67% · 325 positive reviews63%Good match—
DunjungleShares Metroidvania · Difficult · 2D , adds Action Roguelike97% · 597 positive reviews64%Good match—
Momodora: Reverie Under The MoonlightShares Souls-like · Metroidvania · Difficult , adds 2D Platformer94% · 10k positive reviews62%Good match—
SolateriaShares Souls-like · Metroidvania · Difficult , adds Exploration84% · 632 positive reviews58%Good match—All matches
The best games like Nonu are Nine Sols, The Spirit of the Samurai, ITORAH, Dunjungle, and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight.
Match on: filter matches for Nonu by tag
Filters all matches
65%+Strong matches
50%+Good matches