62%Good matchNightmare: The Lunatic
87%21287% positive reviews, Very Positive across 212 reviews·Action Roguelike · Hack and Slash
—Nightmarena is a 2D rogue lite turn based fighting game. Carefully analyze enemy attack pattern to figure out the best time and direction to dodge and then fight back with your own skills. After every arena attempt, improve your character and keep fighting until you conquer all the floors.
Nightmarena
SteamNightmarena is a 2D Turn based fighting game with rogue lite elements (randomized enemies) and timed dodging of enemy attacks.
Fight in a series of turn based battles in the arena. Dodge enemy attacks in various ways and respond with your own powerful martial arts skills to defeat enemy after enemy.

Attempt the arena, fighting progressively stronger foes, starting with bandits and going all the way up to dragons and uncover the hidden lore every time you enter.
Improve your character after every arena attempt, getting closer and closer to your goal of finding a special ingredient that can cure a very rare disease.

Feature breakdown:
FIght enemies in turn based combat one after another, using timed inputs for dodging.
Gain "Energi" for every enemy you defeated in an arena attempt.
Use "Energi" to unlock new abilities and raise your stats.
Visit various factions of combatants to learn their stories and spar with them.
Good luck, Venturer.
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