Underplayed Gems

Nightmare Zone (2021)

Nightmare Zone cover
Developer
WE2 Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, surreal first-person survival horror where you navigate a dream world full of doors, hiding from a constant threat, with frustrating but rewarding difficulty.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple chase game where you find five doors while being pursued. The lack of checkpoints and having to restart completely on death frustrates many, though the short length keeps it tolerable. Some praise the atmosphere and sound design, while others call it an asset flip. Opinions split on whether it is scary or just tedious.

Screenshots

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