Burn your cards, summon demons, and discover how far obsession can take you in Nozomu Games’ narrative deck-burning card game
Munich, Germany (August 17, 2026) – Independent developer Nozomu Games has announced that its narrative-driven deck-building game Burn With Me will launch on October 12 for PC via Steam.
Check out the Burn With Me release date trailer:
Blending strategic deckbuilding with an emotionally charged supernatural narrative, Burn With Me introduces players to the “deck-burner” genre, where sacrificing your own cards grants immense power – but burn too much, and you’ll be left with nothing. Every decision carries weight as players navigate forbidden rituals, dangerous obsessions, and the cost of making a pact with a demon.
Set within an occult university, the game follows a group of students drawn into ancient rites by their enigmatic and obsessed teacher. As each student confronts their deepest desires, fears, and ambitions, players must decide whether to master their obsessions or be consumed by them. Each of the game’s six chapters introduces its own cast, mechanics, cards, bosses, and emotional themes, ensuring every ritual feels distinct.
At the heart of Burn With Me is its unique deck-burning mechanic. Rather than protecting every card, players are encouraged to sacrifice valuable tools in exchange for devastating effects, constantly balancing immediate power against long-term survival. The mechanic mirrors the game’s central themes, where every gain demands a sacrifice.
An unsettling atmosphere is brought to life through distinctive hand-drawn artwork created entirely by narrative designer and artist Eva Manuilovich. Alongside the illustrated world, the mysterious Hand appears through live-action footage, creating a striking contrast that reinforces the game’s surreal, otherworldly tone.
Originally created during Ludum Dare 55, Burn With Me quickly rose into the competition’s top 1% and has since attracted more than 20,000 players through its prototype. The project also received praise from Daniel Mullins, creator of Inscryption, helping cement the team’s vision for a full commercial release.
Burn With Me key features:
- Strategically burn the cards in your deck to unleash powerful abilities
- Six handcrafted chapters, each with unique mechanics, cards, bosses, and stories
- Uncover a dark supernatural narrative about obsession, sacrifice, and forbidden rituals
- Risk-versus-reward gameplay where every card burned could mean salvation or disaster
- A beautifully handdrawn world alongside surreal live-action elements
- Memorable characters, each wrestling with desires, fears, and personal demons
- An atmospheric experience inspired by occult mysteries, jazz, and psychological horror
Burn With Me launches on October 12 for PC via Steam, fans can play the demo and wishlist now.
About Nozomu Games
Nozomu Games is a self-publishing indie game studio founded in 2023. The core of the team is Ivan Bushmin and Eva Manuilovich, a married couple located in Munich, Germany. The extended team includes composer Nikita Melnikov, sound designers, additional artists, and marketing managers.
Nozomu Games aims to make games packed with surprises, unique mechanics, and novel experiences, preferring gameplay-based storytelling. The studio’s debut commercial game was Robot Detour, a puzzle game with a unique cable mechanic. The team is currently working on their narrative-driven “deck-burner”, Burn With Me.
