Nocturne
Launches 22 September 2026 · PC · Music, Role-playing (RPG), Indie
The afterlife is now digital. Discover that eternal life comes with sacrifice in a genre-defying RPG with unique rhythm combat.
Story
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...
Gameplay
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...
Features
- Single-player
- Full controller support
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- DualShock Controller Support
Developed by Pracy Studios. Published by Pracy Studios.