Now THIS is a game I can whole-heartedly recommend for child-free adults like myself even though it's made for kids + parents. Can you look at that goofy piglet and tell me you don't want to let him journey through the forest, meet characters like a rabbit that's definitely not Morpheus ordered from Wish, eat vegetable soups, and clean goo off his friends?

I'm not very interested in card games of any kind, but I've been having a blast with this one. It's fresh and original, beautifully done, and just SO DANG CUTE I can't get over it.

I love it when games get creative and use "combat" systems for wholesome purposes. I love the detailed background art, the imaginative cards and mechanics, and of course Nif Nif in particular <3 You can (and should, for progression) also play Cat, which spices things up with different cards (not just visually), a different personality, and different dialogues during events.

The game is divided into rounds (across the forest map) that let your character collect points and level up. Before starting a new round, you can switch character, hat and skins that can be unlocked, and later tend to your vegetables and make soup for bonuses. After about 14 hours of playtime I've maxed out both characters' levels, but there are still a few minor unlocks and some achievements left.
You can switch between accounts/slots for up to 3 players, which is obviously nice for families - or curious partners or roommates (:

The main thing I found lacking when playing pre-release was a better tutorial. I would have hoped for more story or interactions outside of those question mark places on the map too, or that we could at least click on the freshly cleaned creatures for a small reaction. It didn't take me much getting used to though. I do agree with the game description that it's approachable also for beginners.

It's also worth noting that several weeks before release, the "closed beta" that I got to play was already in much better shape than many "full" releases nowadays. I've found the overall experience impressively smooth. The active dev on Discord insisted there were bugs, but I think I might have noticed a total of 1.

Very much a "just one more round" feelgood game for me! And the good/bad thing about playing it as an adult is that no one can stop me because it's way past my bed time (:

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Its cartoonish visuals and simplified mechanics make it a perfect introduction to the genre for kids – it’s essentially Slay the Spire for a younger audience! However, if you're an experienced gamer or familiar with the roguelike deckbuilder genre, this game isn’t for you.


Nif Nif is essentially a kid friendly Slay the Spire clone, designed to introduce younger audiences to roguelike deckbuilders. Working with a 7-card hand, where blue cards are defensive, red cards are offensive, and yellow cards provide buffs, you’re tasked with cleaning the snot from sick animals and helping them return to their healthy, happy selves! Each card consumes action points, and you have 3 points to use per turn.

The game follows the familiar roguelike formula – Travel down a path, gaining, upgrading, and discarding cards while unlocking new ones after each run. Fight some foes, experience some events, rest at camp, the usual. Nif Nif is a serviceable addition to the genre, but with a much simpler scope, and more accessible approach tailored to younger audiences.

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Hey, not every adult is much into deckbuilders or looking for something serious. This is a super cute game to have some chill fun with. Cat is the GOAT! There are frogs! You can unlock skins for your two characters and even for your cards. Completely unnecessary! I love it!

P.S. I almost didn't buy cos they took down the demo before I could try it. Hope they bring it back to convince more people, this game is worth it