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RibCage Games · Published by RibCage Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
It's time to wield the beat! Play as Cello and slice through an army of rogue puppets in a vibrant, melody-twisted world. Combat pulses to the soundtrack - time your moves to the beat to unleash show-stopping combos and perfectly choreographed chaos!
Action, Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Embark on an adventure where your timing matches the beat. Play as Cello and slice through hordes of rogue puppets in a visually stunning, harmonically driven game developed by RibCage Games.
About this game
Who knew saving the world could sound this good?
Join Cello and her friends as they explore their ruined world, fight murderous puppets, and uncover the mysteries of the powerful force known as music. What shattered this world? What is music? What is Alpha Nomos? The answers are waiting — if Cello can fight her way to them.
Time your attacks to the beat and vanquish your foes! Rhythm meets action: you're rewarded for striking on the beat and crafting combos to the music — and for mixing it up. Don't just hit the downbeats; weave quick eighth notes and rests between strikes to unleash punishing combos.
Gather musical powerups that change not just how you fight, but how you sound! Combine them differently each run to grow deadlier — and to cook up funky fresh tunes along the way. Every upgrade is inspired by a real-world musical effect, making each run a unique sonic experience!
Explore a devastated world that reacts to the music you make! Breathe life back into your surroundings as you journey through new environments, uncover mysteries, and beat back the forces that broke your world - and took your friends!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 or better
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Alpha Nomos is Officially Selected for The MIX Cologne 2026
We're thrilled to share that Alpha Nomos has been officially selected for The MIX Cologne 2026 🎉The MIX brings developers and publishers from around the world together during Gamescom and connects them directly with press, media, content creators and industry pros.We are looking forward to bringing the world of Alpha Nomos and meeting everyone in person.Wishlist Alpha Nomos to follow along:Read full article on Community Announcements (TheFaceLessGab)Community & EventsOfficial
Alpha Nomos joins Debut Festival 2026
Alpha Nomos is part of Debut Festival 2026From 10 to 17 August our rhythm action roguelite takes the spotlight alongside a lineup of upcoming indie games. Play as Cello, wield the xyloblades and fight through a corrupted puppetcore world where every attack lands harder when you stay on the beat. Wishlist Alpha Nomos and follow along during the festival.Read full article on Community Announcements (TheFaceLessGab)AnnouncementsOfficial
Alpha Nomos hits 10,000 wishlists
Ten thousand of you are ready to grab an instrument and start swinging!Cello, the puppets and the whole ruined world thank you. More updates coming soon so stay tuned and if you haven't yet, go play the demo and hear what all the noise is about. Wishlist and jump into the demo!Read full article on Community Announcements (TheFaceLessGab)AnnouncementsOfficial
Alpha Nomos is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S after PC launch
Alpha Nomos is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S following the PC launch. The new trailer shows off the Xyloblades, a pair of xylophone-swords that play a note every time they land. Each strike is both a hit and a sound, so combat doubles as a performance. Chain them on-beat and Cello carves through a room while scoring it at the same time. Trailer: Play on-beat and you hit harder. Fall off it and the room punishes you. Every weapon in Alpha Nomos is built from live studio recordings rather than a sample library, so you can hear a person playing behind every strike. Play demo:Read full article on Community Announcements (TheFaceLessGab)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Patch 07.0039 is Live
While building the full game we made some improvements we thought would make the demo better while you wait. Many of these come straight from player feedback, so thank you to everyone who played and helped us make Alpha Nomos better.What's new:Improved input handling across input modes. Auto mode now only misses when inputs are rapidSmoother physics between player and enemies. No more getting stuck against groupsEnemy stun states added so stagger breaks read clearlyFixed ground detection bug causing odd behaviour in some environmentsFixed damage indicators not accounting for pausingImproved SFX and volume defaultsMoved input type config from first startup to the tutorialMore consistent cancel windowsEasier hold input timingVarious other fixes and improvementsKeep the feedback coming. See you in the beat.Read full article on Community Announcements (TheFaceLessGab)
