Underplayed Gems

Nomad Nightmare - Episode 1: Awakening (2025)

Nomad Nightmare - Episode 1: Awakening cover
Developer
Nutria Gold, krmkhnv
Publisher
Nutria Gold Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and grim exploration of an abandoned motel, where every dark corner holds a clue or threat as you unravel a surreal mystery.

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What players say

Players are split on this episodic horror game. Some enjoy its absurd humor and connection to a Russian streamer, others call it broken with pitch-black levels, no settings, and frequent softlocks. Keyboard controls and English language are not working for some players. It is very short, a single 0.5-1 hour playthrough, and piano puzzles are buggy.

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