Nekomancy
Released Aug 2022
Nekomancy is a Magic roguelite looter shooter! Craft spells and vanquish evil creatures! Grab their loot and craft better spells! Make progress in the skill tree! Only the best synergies pass the test!
98% positive · 112 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Nekomancy launched on August 31, 2022 and received a burst of post-launch updates through late 2022 — adding new difficulty modes, spell mods, alternate routes, new bosses, and more. On November 24, 2023, the developer posted a significant visual overhaul update and included a candid note explaining that they had learned a lot from working on another project (Wyrd Gun) and applied those lessons here. Critically, they stated they would "probably continue to work on other projects for a bit" and would only fix bugs reported through the in-game bug reporter going forward — a clear signal of winding down active development. A final feature patch on January 20, 2024 added wall running, 10 new charms, and Hard mode, among other improvements. There have been no developer communications since January 20, 2024. No DLC has been announced or listed, no roadmap exists, and no future content has been promised. The game shipped as a self-contained roguelite and the developer's own November 2023 statement effectively communicated the end of active development. The January 2024 patch appears to be the final content update.
Evidence
Developer delivered a major visual overhaul and stated they would 'probably continue to work on other projects for a bit,' committing only to fixing reported bugs going forward — signaling the end of active feature development.
Feature patch added wall running, 10 new charms, Hard mode, new rooms, and various fixes. This is the most recent developer communication on record.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The Fetus Den
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Delve into the ancient catacombs and slay Eldritch beings as a cat crafting and wielding spells!
Craft spells with 85 different components!
Spells are made with 4 component types: Patterns, Shapes, Effects, and Mods.
Patterns determine how many effects or mods the spell can have and its firing mode.
Shapes change how the spell is delivered!
Effects effect what the spell does when it hits the target, freeze them, heal them, or even duplicate them!
Mods change various things about the spell. Make it bouncy, make it explode, make it pierce, etc!
As of right now there are 4 dungeon types that you will slay your way through. The Hills, The Catacombs, the Caves, and the Sanguine Depths! Each level is procedurally generated!
Charms let you passively fire spells when a condition is met! for example: When HP goes below 50% > cast Self heal, or On Jump > Cast Fire Area! You can equip up to 5 charms!
Altars can be found throughout the dungeons and usually offer a benefit at a cost
The altar of corruption has a 75% chance to destroy your spell but a 25% chance to Greatly buff it!
The altar of binding lets you cast a spell on the impact of another spell!
The altar of sacrifice decreases one stat but greatly increases another
The altar of dismemberment can remove arms for stronger spells!
Wall jump, slam, and slide your way through dungeons with immense slickness!
The Nekonomicon is a skill tree with some insane synergies! Bosses will drop knowledge that can be spent in the Nekonomicon when you die. Be careful though, as you progress so will your madness!
Unlock new cats with unique passives and different stats!
Crafting!
Craft spells with 85 different components!
Spells are made with 4 component types: Patterns, Shapes, Effects, and Mods.
Patterns determine how many effects or mods the spell can have and its firing mode.
Shapes change how the spell is delivered!
Effects effect what the spell does when it hits the target, freeze them, heal them, or even duplicate them!
Mods change various things about the spell. Make it bouncy, make it explode, make it pierce, etc!
Levels!
As of right now there are 4 dungeon types that you will slay your way through. The Hills, The Catacombs, the Caves, and the Sanguine Depths! Each level is procedurally generated!
Charms!
Charms let you passively fire spells when a condition is met! for example: When HP goes below 50% > cast Self heal, or On Jump > Cast Fire Area! You can equip up to 5 charms!
Altars!
Altars can be found throughout the dungeons and usually offer a benefit at a cost
The altar of corruption has a 75% chance to destroy your spell but a 25% chance to Greatly buff it!
The altar of binding lets you cast a spell on the impact of another spell!
The altar of sacrifice decreases one stat but greatly increases another
The altar of dismemberment can remove arms for stronger spells!
Movement!
Wall jump, slam, and slide your way through dungeons with immense slickness!
Nekonomicon!
The Nekonomicon is a skill tree with some insane synergies! Bosses will drop knowledge that can be spent in the Nekonomicon when you die. Be careful though, as you progress so will your madness!
Cats!
Unlock new cats with unique passives and different stats!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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