Nova Slash
Launches 1 October 2026 · PC · Action, Indie, RPG
Play as Veil, a hooded rebel infused with the cataclysmic energy of a collapsed artificial star. Tear through the corrupt mega-nation of Giaath in Nova Slash, an intense action platformer featuring roguelike progression and lethal melee combat.
Story
THEY TRIED TO HARNESS A STAR. THEY CREATED THEIR OWN EXTINCTION. In the tyrannical mega-country of Giaath, absolute power is forged through ruthless scientific cruelty. Seeking cosmic supremacy, the government harvested stellar remnants to build an artificial star�using political prisoners as human test subjects for cosmic-scale weaponry. You are Noven, a former militia leader sentenced to life for defying the regime. When a catastrophic lab failure caused the artificial star to collapse, Noven absorbed its dying cosmic radiation, surviving the blast that vaporized everything for miles. Reborn from the epicenter as Veil , you step out of the fallout armed with stellar power and a singular mission: complete retribution. KEY FEATURES Fast-Paced, Kinetic Combat: Take command of Veil�s hooded, agile form. Execute lightning-quick slashes, fluid evasions, and devastating energy-infused strikes against Giaath's military complex. Action-Platforming with Roguelike Elements: Navigate dangerous vertical environments, adapt to shifting run mechanics, and build powerful ability synergies to dismantle heavily armed defense forces. Precision Controls: Smooth, hyper-responsive input...
Gameplay
THEY TRIED TO HARNESS A STAR. THEY CREATED THEIR OWN EXTINCTION. In the tyrannical mega-country of Giaath, absolute power is forged through ruthless scientific cruelty. Seeking cosmic supremacy, the government harvested stellar remnants to build an artificial star�using political prisoners as human test subjects for cosmic-scale weaponry. You are Noven, a former militia leader sentenced to life for defying the regime. When a catastrophic lab failure caused the artificial star to collapse, Noven absorbed its dying cosmic radiation, surviving the blast that vaporized everything for miles. Reborn from the epicenter as Veil , you step out of the fallout armed with stellar power and a singular mission: complete retribution. KEY FEATURES Fast-Paced, Kinetic Combat: Take command of Veil�s hooded, agile form. Execute lightning-quick slashes, fluid evasions, and devastating energy-infused strikes against Giaath's military complex. Action-Platforming with Roguelike Elements: Navigate dangerous vertical environments, adapt to shifting run mechanics, and build powerful ability synergies to dismantle heavily armed defense forces. Precision Controls: Smooth, hyper-responsive input tuning ensures your execution remains frame-perfect during chaotic skirmishes and boss encounters. "The star didn't kill him. It gave him a reason to strike back." Wishlist Nova Slash today and...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Gamepad Recommended
- Playable without Timed Input
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
Developed by Icuzo Games. Published by Icuzo Games.