Nyctophobia: Fear the Dark (2024)

Developer: Good A'Nuff Studios, Zygobot
Publisher: Good A'Nuff Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 37 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You creep through dark, confined spaces with only a flashlight, piecing together a grim mystery while an anomaly hunts you using fear itself.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and jump scares for creating genuine tension, with several citing the baby crying sound as particularly effective. The game draws SCP-inspired lore and puzzles that are challenging but fair. A few players are frustrated by an early bear-chase section that halts progress.

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