Nocturne

Nocturne

Released Sep 2026

The afterlife is now digital. Discover that eternal life comes with sacrifice in a genre-defying RPG with unique rhythm combat.

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Evaluation

Nocturne launched on September 22, 2026, making it literally one day old at the time of this assessment. The game is a solo-developed indie RPG with rhythm combat that has been in development for approximately 10 years, according to the developer's own April 2026 post. The launch appears to represent the culmination of that long development — the store description presents a complete product with a defined scope: a 100,000+ word story, 101 playable tracks, and a 10+ hour campaign. The only DLC listed is a Supporter Pack, which released alongside the game on September 22, 2026 — this is a cosmetic/supporter item, not a content expansion. There are no unreleased DLC items on the store, and the developer has made no announcements of planned expansions, season passes, or additional story content. However, because the game only just launched, there is simply not enough history to determine whether the developer intends to add post-launch content. The developer has not stated that the game is complete and finished, nor have they announced any future content. The game is too new to assess either way.
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Store description presents a complete, scoped product: 100,000+ word story, 101 tracks, 10+ hour campaign — no mention of future content or ongoing updates.
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Only DLC is a Supporter Pack, released simultaneously with the base game on September 22, 2026. No unreleased DLC listed.
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Sep 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Pracy Studios
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

A Classic Story RPG

Humanity is gone. Only the Digital Afterlife remains, silent for a thousand years.

Until now.

 
Nocturne’s rich narrative will leave you questioning what it means to be alive, while you traverse a beautiful world that’s falling apart around you.

  • 100,000+ word story. 

  • 101 playable tracks. 

  • 10+ hour campaign.

Rhythm Combat for all Skill Levels

Nocturne features an entirely skill based rhythm combat system.
With six difficulty options, Nocturne is suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre.

Battle a huge variety of enemies and bosses with unique mechanics and unexpected twists.

Time your attacks to land critical hits, but miss too many notes and enemies will attack you back. 

Full RPG Mechanics

Nocturne features all the traditional RPG systems, from leveling and stats, to items, equipment, shops, cutscenes, bosses, exploration, and secrets.

Arcade Mode

Beat enemies to unlock them in Arcade Mode, where you can replay any of Nocturne’s 101 original tracks, and go for new highscores.

Live Orchestral Boss Fights

All boss music was recorded live by the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra.

Features

  • Master an entirely skill based rhythm combat system with 101 playable tracks.

  • Meet a cast of unusual characters who'll challenge what it means to be alive.

  • Explore a vast and beautiful pixel art world.

  • Select from six difficulty modes suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre.

  • Power up from equipment, levels, shops, bosses, exploration, secrets and more.

  • Immerse yourself in an original soundtrack with live orchestral performances.

  • Challenge your highscores in Arcade mode.

  • Befriend a giant orange fish.

Last evaluated Sep 23, 2026
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