Nowhere Prophet

Post-apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with tactical combat and permanent follower losses

Sharkbomb Studios · Published by No More Robots · Released Jul 19, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 1,175
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 5 years ago; Jul 5, 2021

What is Nowhere Prophet?

You play a technopath leading refugees across Soma, a planet devastated by technological collapse, toward the Crypt. In each run, you choose routes on a procedurally generated map, manage supplies, recruit followers, and use cards to deploy and position them in turn-based battles.

For you if...

+you like demanding roguelike deckbuilders with lasting consequences
+you enjoy positioning units in turn-based card battles
+you want resource management alongside post-apocalyptic travel

Not for you if...

−you want a forgiving deckbuilder without permanent unit losses
−you dislike managing supplies between card battles
−you prefer short runs with quick battles

What players say

71% of 1,175 reviews are positive

Players praise the setting, art, music, and tactical choices around follower positioning and resources. Many criticize the difficulty, heavy randomness, and hidden enemy cards that make planning hard. Some also report lengthy runs and bugs.