Nishan Shaman is a breathtaking cultural experience disguised as a rhythm game. Created by a small group of graduates, it possesses a soul and artistic vision that many AAA titles lack. The story follows Nishan, a female shaman, as she journeys through the spiritual realms to save a young boy's soul. The narrative is rooted in the thousand-year-old folklore of Northeastern Chinese minority tribes, providing a rare and beautiful window into a culture often overlooked in global media.
The gameplay is deceptively simple—a two-button rhythm system where you strike a shamanic drum to ward off evil spirits. However, the synergy between the music, the traditional paper-cutting art style, and the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack creates an almost meditative flow state. It’s less about high-score chasing and more about the journey and the preservation of culture. The in-game compendium is a wonderful addition for those who want to learn more about the history behind the legends. It’s a short but profoundly moving experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1Tue Aug 16 2022
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A free-to-play game created by six university graduates over five months.
The Legend of Nishan Shaman is a traditional tale passed down by Northeastern Chinese minority tribes for thousands of years. The tale is about how a female shaman named Nishan saved the soul of a young boy from evil.
Players will control Nishan and go on a magical adventure through different realms, defeating evil by beating on her shaman drum.
It is a casual story-driven rhythm game, as well as a serious game that aims to pass on the culture of Chinese minority tribes.
In the style of traditional Chinese paper-cutting art, with a mysterious and original shamanistic soundtrack and a compendium that contains abundant cultural information, Nishan Shaman will show you the charm of Northeastern Chinese minority culture.
Offical Website: http://www.thenextstudio.net/nishan/nishan_pc.html
Taptap: https://www.taptap.com/app/135063
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NishanShaman/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Nishan_Shaman
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).A free-to-play game created by six university graduates over five months.
The Legend of Nishan Shaman is a traditional tale passed down by Northeastern Chinese minority tribes for thousands of years. The tale is about how a female shaman named Nishan saved the soul of a young boy from evil.
Players will control Nishan and go on a magical adventure through different realms, defeating evil by beating on her shaman drum.
It is a casual story-driven rhythm game, as well as a serious game that aims to pass on the culture of Chinese minority tribes.
In the style of traditional Chinese paper-cutting art, with a mysterious and original shamanistic soundtrack and a compendium that contains abundant cultural information, Nishan Shaman will show you the charm of Northeastern Chinese minority culture.
Offical Website: http://www.thenextstudio.net/nishan/nishan_pc.html
Taptap: https://www.taptap.com/app/135063
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NishanShaman/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Nishan_Shaman







Nishan Shaman is a cultural rhythm game that tells the legend of a female shaman saving a boy's soul from evil. Developed by university graduates, the game features a unique aesthetic inspired by traditional Chinese paper-cutting art and a haunting, original shamanistic soundtrack. Players navigate various mystical realms, using rhythm-based mechanics to overcome darkness while exploring a rich compendium of tribal history and lore.
Traditional paper-cutting art style
Original shamanistic soundtrack
Authentic minority tribe folklore
Educational cultural compendium
Atmospheric, story-driven gameplay
Focus on the visual cues of the spirits approaching from both sides. Your drum beats act as a shield; time your taps to the rhythm of the shamanic chants to maintain your spiritual energy and clear the path.
The gameplay follows a dual-track rhythm system where players must tap or hold notes in sync with the percussion. Each successful hit corresponds to Nishan striking her drum, visually warding off the shadows in the spiritual world.
Yes, it is based on the 'Legend of Nishan Shaman,' a traditional tale passed down by Northeastern Chinese minority tribes for thousands of years.