Nemesis

Nemesis

AdventureHorrorMiniaturesScience Fiction
Players
1-5
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
180 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
3.5 / 5
Year
2018

About the game

Nemesis is a science fiction horror survival game set aboard a spaceship overrun by evolving alien organisms. Each player controls a crew member with unique skills, a personal deck of cards, and starting equipment, working to complete one of two secret objectives and escape alive. The alien Intruders react to noise and grow stronger the longer the game runs, adding mounting pressure. Because the game is semi-cooperative, fellow crewmates may have agendas that conflict with your own.

Hobbli's Notes

Nemesis delivers a tense, Alien-inspired survival horror experience built on mounting dread and constant suspicion. The semi-cooperative structure means you can never be fully sure your crewmates are working toward the same goal, creating memorable, story-driven tension at the table. The escalating threat of the Intruders keeps pressure building throughout, making every session feel like a close call.

What we like

  • Gripping Alien-inspired survival horror atmosphere.
  • Semi-cooperative hidden agendas create constant suspicion.
  • Escalating intruder threat keeps pressure mounting throughout.
  • Strong replayability from variable objectives and characters.

Keep in mind

  • Player elimination can leave some players out before the game ends.
  • Semi-cooperative structure may frustrate groups wanting pure teamwork.
  • Fairly high rules complexity and setup time.

Who it's for

Horror and science fiction fans who enjoy semi-cooperative tension and hidden agendas, in groups of 1 to 5, ages 14 and up.

Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card DrivenCooperative GameDice RollingHand ManagementHidden Roles / TraitorInterruptsModular BoardPlayer EliminationSemi-Cooperative GameSolo / Solitaire GameTeam-Based GameVariable Player Powers

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