Underplayed Gems

Nightmarise (2025)

Nightmarise cover
Developer
TripleDucks Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless climb through surreal nightmare structures where every mistake resets progress and tension builds toward a desperate need to wake up.

challengingpsychological horrorclimbingtenseatmosphericpunishingdreamlikesuspenseful

What players say

Players describe Nightmarise as Only Up with horror sections, praising the generous checkpoints and cooperative play. Many note it is glitchy and short, taking 2 to 6 hours, and wish for more horror content and ambient music throughout the climb.

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Screenshots

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