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RED: Lucid Nightmare (2018)

RED: Lucid Nightmare cover
Developer
Bolder Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like a slow-burn descent into surreal terror, blending investigative daytime calm with claustrophobic nightmare puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the creepy atmosphere and unique black-and-red art style, but many report game-breaking bugs, unclear objectives, and frustrating repetition. The scares are effective, especially in VR, yet technical issues and a lack of saves lead to mixed satisfaction.

Screenshots

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