70%Strong matchLet Them Come Onslaught
90%24190% positive reviews, Very Positive across 241 reviews·Action Roguelike · Roguelite
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Trapped in a timeloop with no memories, you are the Light Bearer, fighting to uncover the truth - but at what cost? Harness rhytmic auto-attacks and dashes as light fades around you, raising tension with every move. Shape your power, rewrite your path, and embrace eternity or break free.
Nelumbra is a 2.5D roguelite time-survival game.
You embody the Light Bearer, a savior trying to survive throughout timeloops to discover about its own fate. Survive relentless celestial hordes and bosses, discover new characters, enhance your powers and shape your destiny with every loop. Will you break free or become part of the cycle forever?


Play with a fresh and unique dash mechanic.
Redirect and chain frenetic dashes to weave through hordes of enemies.
Enhance their power and effects as you progress, creating dynamic and powerful builds.


Navigate your way through an obscure world where the light gradually fades around you.
Adapt your strategy find ways to recharge it throughout the game level.
Feel the tension raise as shadows grow around you!


Discover 20 combinable celestial artefacts meant to shake your gameplay up.
Enhance your auto attacks, dashes... or create clones of yourself.
Exploit their strengths to survive your way out!



Upgrade your weapons between loops to create your preferred playstyle.
Embrace and master your character's innate auto-attacks.
Choose between 5 characters and 8 hats to perfect your plan.

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