A colorful animal party game
NiuMa is a party game from Game Star that mixes platforming with combat. You play as fluffy, cute animals that eat and grow round and plump as the match goes on. The game is built around asymmetric gameplay, so not everyone plays the same role, and matches end with everyone taking a photo together. The tone is lighthearted and family friendly, with a colorful anime-inspired look.
Playing together online
NiuMa supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players, with both Online Co-op and Online PvP available. Your group can team up and clear platforming sections together, or face off against each other when the match turns competitive. Because the game supports asymmetric play, teammates may end up in different roles during the same round, which keeps each session from feeling the same.
Making mods as a group
One of NiuMa's standout features is that players can create mods together. Your group can work on mods as a shared project rather than just playing the built-in content, which gives you something to build on between sessions. If your group likes tinkering with games as much as playing them, this is a good fit.
Before you start
NiuMa is tagged as casual and party-focused, so matches are meant to be approachable rather than demanding. It carries Action, Casual, and Indie genres alongside tags like Runner, Combat, and PvP, so expect a mix of platforming movement and fighting. The game is family friendly and tagged as relaxing, but the combat and PvP elements mean rounds can still get competitive.