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Luctus
Developer Mriya Game Studio
In this RPG-inspired action-adventure, you play as Nora, a fire mage. Discover epic creatures steeped in mythology and turn them to ash with powerful spells! Teach Nora new magic, upgrade your favorites, and craft unique combos. Can you bring an end to Nora’s sorrow? From the Steam store page
40 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Jul 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
35 positive · 1 negative
95% range 86–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
4 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
71 of 75 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
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unlabelledView post →Luctus is a short yet powerful 2D action-adventure game following Nora, a fire mage burdened by loss. With its fluid mix of melee and magic combat, skill upgrades, and stunning pixel-art design, it creates an atmospheric and emotional experience. Boss battles are creative and intense, the soundtrack heightens every moment, and the pacing feels just right. Though brief, Luctus stands out as a polished, heartfelt indie gem — perfect for players who enjoy fast-paced action wrapped in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a pettable dog. 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, cool visuals and amazing soundtrack. 10/10 worth my money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RPG-Inspired Action Adventure 'Luctus' Coming to Steam in 2025 #videogamenews #indiegame www.nettosgameroom.com/2025/07/rpg-...
unlabelledView post →Luctus is a Short & Fun 2D Action platformer about Nora a magician who can use magic spells and sets out on an adventure to save your sister. The game offers 4 different chapters with multiple platorming sections and enemy challenge rooms. There's also a skill tree which you can upgrade your magic skills as well as special attacks and ultimates. The controls are super solid and movements are perfect in this short pixel art. You also have the ability to switch between melee and magic attacks…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔥 Absolutely A Must-Play! Short, Fun, and Totally Worth The Price! This game is a true "refresher" for anyone tired of long, boring, and drawn-out adventures. It's an experience you can sit down and happily finish, one that doesn't waste your time but fills every minute with action. The combat and boss mechanics are incredibly enjoyable! The fights are fluid, responsive, and every single boss encounter is highly satisfying in terms of creativity and challenge. CRITICAL ADVICE: To truly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are looking at #Luctus (store.steampowered.com/app/2567380/...) by @mriyagamess, a 2D pixel-art action-adventure game set in a decaying world where grief and magic intertwine. #moonlitemadnessshowcase www.twitch.tv/nevermoreniche www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVYa...
unlabelledView post →It is an extremely short action-adventure side-scroller with some. The story is a basic coping with loss story, nothing new. Music is great, but the rest is just.... Fights are looking complex, but I mostly used fireballs and slides. It was fun at first, then just boring. My main problem is the price. For a 1-1,5 hour long game with no replayability, asking 10€ is too much. The game should be 5€ top. There are free-to-play indie games with similar or longer gameplay. 6/10. Thumbs up because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Congrats to developers. Musics and art were great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is simply wonderful! drawing at the highest level! RPG-style action game. The game is very addictive
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first thing I noticed about the game was the art design; it's of such high quality that you wouldn't expect it at this price point. The combat system blends close and long-range combat seamlessly, creating an amazing balance. The enemies strike the perfect balance between Dying Light's Volatile and Mario's Goombas. The puzzles are neither so easy that they make you feel stupid nor so difficult that they make you feel stupid; they're right in the middle. The puzzles walk the tightrope…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →storytelling and combat mechanics are surprisingly well balanced
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cool, lovely and deepful indie game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool game with cool mechanics, a great way to kill time.I recommend trying it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish the game had lasted longer so we could experience more of the story. The abilities also made me want to face more and more varied enemies. Hopefully, an expansion pack will come!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the way that this RPG open to me, had a nice story tell and mechanics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's like I'm watching an anime, you choose your own path and your own credo, I like to create in this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This atmospheric adventure delivers a deeply unsettling experience through its minimalist visuals and immersive sound design. Players explore a dark, mysterious environment filled with psychological tension, where storytelling unfolds subtly and encourages careful observation and interpretation.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2d rpg game, pixel graphics, I think it's fine. I also liked the story
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is really cool, I liked playing as Nora. Nice story, magic feels fun, battles are exciting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Luctus is an amazing game that immerses you in a unique pixel art atmosphere. Nora's dramatic story and exciting action scenes create a one-of-a-kind experience. Epic boss battles and well-developed characters make the game incredibly engaging.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art style is quite soulful, at times a bit rough as if everything were hand-drawn. The main goal of the game is boss fights, and they’re done pretty well. There are also puzzles, though honestly it would’ve been better without them xD.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is absolutely fantastic! The immersive gameplay keeps you hooked for hours, with stunning visuals, engaging storylines, and challenging puzzles that test your skills. It's perfect for casual players and enthusiasts alike. I can't wait to play more!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A stylish pixelated action-RPG with cool combat and a strong story. I recommend it to genre enthusiasts, as it's a new game that really caught my attention.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A gripping pixel art adventure with an emotional story and intense, challenging boss battles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Side-Scrolling RPG Luctus Releasing This Year
unlabelledView post →Recommended. A compact two-to-three-hour 2D action-adventure with genuinely excellent pixel art, a duality-driven melancholy fantasy plot, and stance combat that rewards deflection, judged fairly on its own short terms. The two-stance system (melee and ranged with parry immunity, dash frames, and killing archers with their own arrows) is genuinely fun, the meditation heal is forgiving, and the rune-cipher puzzle, shifting syllables across a table the player must actually decode, is a rare…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Luctus is a 2D pixel platformer with hand-drawn cutscenes, telling the story of Nora, a fire mage who embarks on a journey to bring her sister back to life. The game creates a melancholic atmosphere, but the story is fairly short — it takes about 1.5 hours to complete. There is not much content: just four bosses, two puzzles, and one escape level. If the puzzles seem difficult, the developer included hints to help you progress. Nora’s main weapons are a fireball for ranged attacks and a fire…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't like it much
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An exciting game that immerses you in a dark atmosphere and a unique world. The graphics are impressive, and the plot keeps you in suspense. The mechanics of the game are interesting, with elements of puzzles and exploration. I recommend it to fans of unusual adventures!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In this RPG adventure game, you play as Nora, a fire mage who has lost everything. Explore the world, fight mythological creatures, learn and upgrade spells, create powerful combos and try to dispel her endless mourning.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a cool new indie game, and I also liked playing as the character Nora, who is quite easy to level up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game is really cool for its genre, and I really remember the combat system
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a pixel game, it looks pretty good. Cool combat. I recommend it to everyone!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔥 Absolutely A Must-Play! Short, Fun, and Totally Worth The Price! This game is a true "refresher" for anyone tired of long, boring, and drawn-out adventures. It's an experience you can sit down and happily finish, one that doesn't waste your time but fills every minute with action. The combat and boss mechanics are incredibly enjoyable! The fights are fluid, responsive, and every single boss encounter is highly satisfying in terms of creativity and challenge. CRITICAL ADVICE: To truly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An interesting and vibrant game with dynamic gameplay and awesome music. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At first, I thought the game was just another "just read" game, but no, it's a complete adventure, with an engaging storyline and interesting combat mechanics. It's very addictive, I recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →gritty survival horror set in a plague-ravaged medieval world. You scavenge resources, fend off infected, and face moral choices in a decaying landscape. The atmosphere is thick with despair, amplified by stark visuals and a haunting soundtrack. Not for those seeking hope
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good graphics and smooth controls. I'll definitely play this again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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