Nox Archaist

An open-world party RPG created on an Apple II

6502 Workshop · Released Jan 28, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Sep 13, 2025
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Nox Archaist?

A single-player, 2D fantasy RPG about saving a threatened realm. You lead adventurers through an open world of towns, castles, and dungeons, talking to inhabitants and fighting monsters. Battles use either quick or tactical combat.

For you if...

+you enjoy gathering quest information through conversations
+you like turn-based battles with a party

Not for you if...

−you prefer modern graphics over an 8-bit presentation
−you dislike interacting through typed commands

What players say

85% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise its resemblance to early Ultima games and its straightforward tactical combat. Complaints focus on input delay and cumbersome controls.

Screenshots and trailer

Nox Archaist system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or 10
Processor: x64 1 GHz or faster
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space

Does Nox Archaist have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Nox Archaist run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Nox Archaist use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam