About NIMRODS (Demo)
NIMRODS (Demo) is the free demo of a top-down roguelite shooter about building ridiculous guns on a hostile alien planet. You play a disposable clone, grown for one job: field-testing the most destructive and absurd weapons anyone can come up with.
Waves of aliens come at you, and you fight back with guns you craft during the mission. Those guns can be researched to develop new tech, and new characters open up as you go. The clone is expendable; the weapons are what you're really building.
The title screen calls it a GunCraft Survivor, and that sums up the loop: stay alive against crowds and keep improving your firepower. A session takes about half an hour, and you can play NIMRODS (Demo) online here without installing anything.
How to Play NIMRODS (Demo)
- Click inside the game window, then press Play on the title screen.
- Check Settings if you want to adjust anything, then try the keyboard and mouse to move and shoot.
- Survive the waves of aliens that close in on you.
- Craft guns during your mission to handle bigger and nastier waves.
- Research your guns to develop new tech.
What to Expect in NIMRODS (Demo)
Expect a crowded, bullet-heavy shooter with a dark sense of humor. Your character is a throwaway clone, the weapons are meant to be absurd, and the fun is in seeing how strange and powerful your guns can get before the aliens overwhelm you.
It's pixel art with a grimy sci-fi look, built from dark metal rooms and glowing machinery. Runs take a while, so NIMRODS (Demo) suits a proper sitting more than a two-minute break, and NIMRODS (Demo) free in the browser gives you plenty of time with the gun crafting.
Tips for NIMRODS (Demo)
- Keep moving in wide loops. In a crowd shooter, standing still lets the aliens surround you.
- Put real effort into crafting. Your gun shapes each run more than anything else, so improve it whenever you get the chance.
- Use research to build long-term strength instead of focusing only on the run in front of you.
- Try new characters as they open up, since a different starting point can change how you approach a run.
- Start when you have time to spare. A session runs about half an hour, and quitting halfway wastes a good build.
Who Made NIMRODS (Demo)
NIMRODS (Demo) was made by Fiveamp, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the NIMRODS (Demo) page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is NIMRODS (Demo) free?
Yes. NIMRODS (Demo) is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to install and no account. Press Play on the title screen and you can start crafting guns and fighting aliens right away. A session takes around half an hour.
How do you play NIMRODS (Demo)?
Click inside the game window, press Play and try the keyboard and mouse to move and shoot. Survive the waves of aliens that come at you, craft guns during the mission and research them to develop new tech. NIMRODS (Demo) is a roguelite, so each run builds on what you've learned.
What is the goal of NIMRODS (Demo)?
You're a cloned soldier sent to test outrageous weapons, so the goal is to survive the alien waves for as long as you can while turning your gun into something powerful. Crafting and research are how you get there, and new characters give you more ways to try.
Who made NIMRODS (Demo)?
NIMRODS (Demo) was made by Fiveamp, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Unity. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here, and the credit for the game's design, code and art belongs to Fiveamp.
Can I play NIMRODS (Demo) on a Chromebook or phone?
NIMRODS (Demo) is made for a computer with a keyboard and mouse. A Chromebook can open it in the browser, though a busy shooter like this can slow down on lighter machines. Phones and tablets are not a good fit, since the game expects keyboard and mouse input.
Is NIMRODS (Demo) unblocked at school?
NIMRODS (Demo) only needs a browser tab, with nothing to download. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If NIMRODS (Demo) loads for you, it plays the same as anywhere else.
How does gun crafting work in NIMRODS (Demo)?
In NIMRODS (Demo), you craft your guns during the mission, then research the ones you've made to develop new tech. The weapons are meant to be wild and over the top, and seeing what you can put together is a big part of the appeal.
How long is a run of NIMRODS (Demo)?
A session of NIMRODS (Demo) takes about half an hour, which is longer than many quick browser games. It's worth starting when you have some time, because a run gives your guns room to grow from simple to absurd as the waves get tougher.
