Nakara

Nakara

Released Mar 2026

"Nakara" is a first-person arcade game where you explore Labyrinths in various themes and collect Magic Rings. Inside the endless Labyrinths, collecting all the Magic Rings is the only way out.

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Evaluation

Nakara launched on March 20, 2026 as a first-person arcade game with 8 themed labyrinth stages. Since launch, the developer has released a substantial update: version 1.1, posted on September 1, 2026, which added an entirely new labyrinth stage (Drowned Ruins), two new monsters, a new Lust gameplay system, in-game saving, and gamepad support, among other improvements. A hotfix (1.1.1) was released the same day to address a data migration issue introduced by 1.1. Notably, the 1.1 patch notes explicitly state that the new save system was "also added for content planned for future updates," and that gamepad rumble "will also be added to combat and other gameplay situations" in future updates. These are direct developer statements indicating that more content is in the pipeline, even if specific future releases have not been named. The developer is actively expanding the game beyond its launch content.
Evidence
Version 1.1 patch adds a new labyrinth stage (Drowned Ruins), two new monsters, a new Lust gameplay system, in-game saving, gamepad support, and numerous other features and fixes — a major post-launch content update.
news post · Sep 1, 2026 source content shipped
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The 1.1 patch notes state the new save system was 'also added for content planned for future updates,' and that gamepad rumble 'will also be added to combat and other gameplay situations' in future updates — direct developer references to planned ongoing development.
news post · Sep 1, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Shady Corner Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game


"Nakara" is a first-person arcade game where you explore Labyrinths in various themes and collect Magic Rings. Inside the endless Labyrinths, collecting all the Magic Rings is the only way out.

Rush through, evade the monsters in pursuit, and finally, confront the ultimate foe—Nakara.



Story
Humans and monsters once lived in peace. But under Nakara’s dark influence, the monsters, consumed by twisted desires, began abducting humans into the Labyrinth. To uncover the truth, the goddess sent a new hero, Ernest. Yet in his first encounter with Nakara, he was defeated and had his power taken away. Trapped within the endless Labyrinth, Ernest joins forces with Victor, a mage, and begins his desperate journey to escape.



Features

Explore 8 uniquely themed stages and collect Magic Rings.

Evade the pursuing monsters, or turn the tide with the Magic Sword and Ring Grab.

Upgrade your character with Random Buffs spawned at each stage.

Challenge Nakara in a fateful showdown at the end of the Labyrinth.

Last evaluated Sep 1, 2026
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