Nix Umbra

Nix Umbra is an endless, slow-burning first-person horror ritual set in an enchanted forest. A Midwinter spell turns the Sun into snow, which shines as it falls into the Woods. You use light as a sword and try to survive the darkness; each run ends in permadeath.

The forest and its threats

The forest is randomly generated, with no scripted jump scares. You face eight enemy types, including fire ghosts, inverse-kinematic spiders and flying witches. The game uses a psychedelic monochrome aesthetic, and collecting solar crystals unlocks new spectral colors.

Light and occult powers

You wield the Mighty Shining Sword and can find 11 magical power-ups, including shape-altering mushrooms, a frog and a fairy. The game also includes occult mechanics, out-of-body experiences, pondering orbs and rose-gazing gameplay. A global leaderboard tracks your progress as you try to reach the astral realm.