Action roguelike · In development
Nendheu
Descend into the underworld. Bring the storm.
About the game
Nendheu is an action roguelike set in Albanian mythology, in development by Void Tales for PC. You play as Arbër, a dragua, who descends into Nëndheu, the world beneath the earth, to defeat the kulshedra: a many-headed serpent that has stolen the mountain springs and left the land above dying of thirst.
Every run takes you deeper underground, through caves, drowned shrines and forgotten villages. You fight with lightning, wind and the blessings of old powers, and each run is built from the choices you make along the way. When you fall, the storm gathers again and you return stronger.
The kulshedra is fought head by head. Each head you sever frees a spring, but the heads that remain change how they fight back, so no two attempts on her play out the same way.
Features
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A world from real folklore
Dragua, kulshedra, zana and more: creatures from Albanian myth, researched and reimagined for a game.
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A new underworld every run
The way down changes each time: its layout, its enemies and the powers you can earn.
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Storm powers
Fight with lightning and wind, and shape each run with blessings and the oaths you swear.
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A boss that adapts
Sever one of the kulshedra's heads and the others change how they fight.
Background
The mythology behind Nendheu
Nendheu draws on the folklore of the Albanian mountains, a body of myth that video games have rarely explored. Read more about the dragua, the kulshedra and what Nëndheu means.
- Dragua
- A semi-human hero said to be born with small wings under the arms. Dragua protect people and their land, and their fights with the kulshedra are told to cause thunderstorms.
- Kulshedra
- A many-headed, fire-breathing serpent, blamed for drought because she withholds the water. She is the dragua's great enemy.
- Nëndheu
- Albanian for “beneath the earth”, the underground. In the game, it is the name of the underworld where the kulshedra has hidden the springs.
- Zana
- Mountain spirits of Albanian folklore, often described as fierce protectors of heroes and of the wild.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nendheu?
Nendheu is an action roguelike set in Albanian mythology, made by the independent studio Void Tales. You play as Arbër, a dragua, who descends into the underworld to defeat the kulshedra, a many-headed serpent.
When does Nendheu come out?
Nendheu is in development and has no release date yet. Sign up for release updates to hear first.
Which platforms is Nendheu coming to?
Nendheu is in development for PC. Other platforms have not been announced.
Who is Arbër?
Arbër is the player character. He is a dragua, a winged hero from Albanian folklore who fights the kulshedra with the power of storms.
What is a dragua?
In Albanian mythology, a dragua is a semi-human hero said to be born with small wings under the arms. Dragua protect people and their land, and their battles with the kulshedra are told to cause thunderstorms.
What is the kulshedra?
The kulshedra is a many-headed, fire-breathing serpent from Albanian mythology. She is blamed for drought because she withholds water, and she is the dragua's great enemy.
What does Nendheu mean?
Nëndheu is Albanian for “beneath the earth”, the underground. In the game it is the name of the underworld the kulshedra has dragged the mountain springs into.
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