Underplayed Gems

Nightmare Zapping (2023)

Nightmare Zapping cover
Developer
Maldo19
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A journey through eerie TV channels that blends short, unsettling stories with a quiet, investigative pacing and a retro pixel atmosphere.

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What players say

Players channel-surf through a late-night TV to piece together a fragmented horror story. The unique structure is praised, though some get stuck without clear clues on how to advance. It is short and lacks jumpscares, making it accessible even for those sensitive to horror.

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