About This Demo

WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension slowly to create a deeper and more meaningful experience. Its story is unveiled through surreal imaging and subtle environment details. Be mindful that it is a difficult game in unconventional ways.

Nightmare Within – An atmospheric horror game developed by a solo creator on Unreal Engine 5. Explore the dark corners of a house with a flashlight and solve puzzles while trying not to scream.

Narrative:

The protagonist wakes up in the middle of the night in his house with a sense of an intruder's presence. He cannot fathom what lies ahead. Remembering that he bought the house for a low price in a remote location, doubts begin to gnaw at him. The hero suffers from some mental issues, leading to hallucinations. He initially thinks it's just his anxiety, but as he reaches for his medication, he realizes someone is following him. He decides to leave the house and end the hallucinations, but something or someone prevents him, trapping him in his own home and delusions.

Features:

Your Voice is Your Enemy

The game includes frightening moments that might scare you and attract its attention. Try not to make noise and speak in whispers, or it will find you.

Terrifying Atmosphere

The game immerses you in the atmosphere of a lonely house and the protagonist's nightmare. Objects change places, doors creak on their own, and lights flicker with strange colors. The eerie sounds of thunder and the patter of rain will keep you in constant tension.

Gameplay

Explore every room to understand what’s happening, whispering to yourself to avoid attracting the attention of whatever might be hiding in the shadows. Solve puzzles, monitor your flashlight’s battery life, and collect items needed to escape the house.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This video game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, and may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.