Homgard

Nonogram puzzle adventure where solving grids uncovers a ruined world

Manapunk Studio · Released Apr 29, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 65
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 17, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Homgard?

In this single-player, 2D adventure, you solve nonograms—grid-based logic puzzles—to open paths across interconnected regions after the world has ended. Short written stories gradually build a larger mystery, and you choose how much of that text to read.

For you if...

+you prefer untimed puzzles with optional assistance
+you enjoy unusual grid shapes and changing cell rules

Not for you if...

−you want action-focused play rather than solving logic grids

What players say

88% of 65 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design, gradual map discovery, and detailed worldbuilding. The main complaints concern music and artwork that reviewers believe are AI-generated.

Screenshots and trailer

Homgard system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher
Graphics: Integrated or dedicated GPU with Vulkan support (Intel HD Graphics 500 series or newer, AMD Radeon Vega, or equivalent)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Homgard have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Homgard run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Homgard use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI was used in a limited role during development, mainly for the music, parts of the UI overlay, and region concept art images that appear behind story text. All gameplay content, puzzles, world map, and story were created by the developer, and no AI is used to generate content during gameplay.

The statement mentions: ArtMusic & soundText & translations

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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam