Cozy Roguelike Deck Builder Nif Nif
Launches on Steam and Switch this April 1st
New and Improved Demo is Available Now for Steam Next Fest
Hong Kong, February 12, 2025 – After 2 years in development, and a successful Kickstarter campaign, independent Hong Kong developer Springfox Games is proud to announce the release of the family-friendly roguelike deck builder Nif Nif (trailer, press kit,) on Steam this April 1st at a price of 19.99 EUR|USD. Join Nif Nif and Cat on their adventures to save their friends from the evil Goo that is contaminating the forest. Clean up the mess through card battles to advance on the procedural maps and defeat the final bosses!
The first family friendly roguelike deckbuilder!
Starting today and until March 10th, Nif Nif will have a new demo available with new final bosses, unlockable card variants, new hats, a new playable character, mini-games, and by the time Steam Next Fest starts, the Nif Nif demo will offer support for 11 languages, same as for the full game: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (simplified and traditional).
Main features
- Procedurally generated maps
- Two playable characters (Nif Nif and Cat) with different decks
- Gardening and cooking mini game
- 7 different hats to change abilities
- Progress through levels, unlockables and achievements
Neuro divergent-friendly
Inspired by the game director’s autistic son. Nif Nif aims to provide a welcoming and supportive gaming experience where kids can explore, learn, and grow in a non-violent environment that encourages positive values like friendship and caring for nature.
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“Slay the Spire meets Loddlenaut, wrapped up in a positive and actionable environmental message.”
For everyone
Approachable and designed for a general audience: from fans of deck-builders or cozy games, to kids (it helps them practice mental math!) or even people with no experience in video games. Accessible and totally non-violent. Easy to pick up for beginners, but strategic for those who want a challenge!
“The idea of cleaning as a core mechanic came from a desire to create a non-violent, family-friendly game. My son’s hypersensitivity to violence influenced this decision. I chose a piglet for Nif Nif because of the positive symbolism associated with pigs in Chinese culture. The character “family” features a pig under a roof, representing harmony and togetherness.” – Masha Mallet, Game Director.
Build the best deck
Choose your cards with special abilities as you progress through the encounters to be best prepared to face the final bosses that await you at the end of the forest. Decide what to bring on each adventure to keep things fresh, and choose to play between two different characters—each with a unique card set.
Prepare for the adventure cooking your own soups
You can collect seeds, plant them and cook your own power-up potions in the form of delicious hot soups that will help you on your journey. Deciding which ones to take each time can be the difference between a win or a loss!
Wholesome and chill
Nif Nif is a comfortable and cozy experience set in a whimsical and colorful world full of friendly and quirky characters that our little piglet and his grumpy cat companion will meet along the way on lovely encounters full of easter-eggs for us to enjoy.
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