We Love It's Guide to…
Build a rune-card deck from fantasy factions, then deploy champions and cast spells in turn-based PvP, AI, and campaign battles.
Released 15 Oct 2014
Mix Two Factions
Deploy Fantasy Champions
Cast Battle-Changing Spells
Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.
Developed by Desert Owl Games LLC · Published by Desert Owl Games LLC
Pox Nora is an online, turn-based strategy game where you build a deck of runes—cards representing champions, spells, relics, and equipment. Choose from eight factions, or combine two to shape your battlegroup.
In battles, deploy champions to a tactical map and use their abilities alongside spells, relics, and equipment. Positioning and the order of your actions help determine how each turn unfolds.
Play against other players, skirmish with the AI, or take on single-player campaigns. Earn gold through play and use it to unlock public decks and expand your collection; you can also trade runes with other players.
Reviewers who enjoy Pox Nora often praise its tactical positioning, strategic depth, and the freedom to experiment with faction combinations and customized decks. Some also value its solo campaigns and the ability to keep playing without spending money. Criticism commonly focuses on frequent changes to rune abilities, the small player base, and the time needed to learn the game or build a competitive collection; opinions on the community and free-to-play economy differ.
Pox Nora is an online, collectible, turn-based strategy game. Players can take their deck of Runes (cards) and battle against other players in player vs player matches, skirmish against the AI, and adventure in the many single player campaigns. Public decks are available to unlock with gold or by playing the faction walkthrough campaigns. Expand your deck options by purchasing additional rune packs with gold, earnable shards, or credits to access more Champions, Spells, Relics and Equipment.
Completely free to play with additional content available for purchase
Thousands of Runes with hand painted card art
Wage war against opponents through exciting player vs. player gameplay
Adventure with iconic characters in single player story campaigns
Play the game with Decks you can unlock with gold and by playing the game
Build decks from 8 unique factions through full or split faction play
Build your collection of runes over time and customize your decks with the Rune Manager
Trade runes with the community or build them with the Rune Forge
Earn gold by playing the game and spend it on get additional champions and more in the Marketplace
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 0 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
|
| Website | Official website |
