Nightmare Boy

Nightmare Boy is a 2D action-adventure game set in Noctum, a world of monsters, Mongos and Dreamers. After Noctum’s king, Aster, disappears, chaos spreads. Donorok, the land most affected, begins absorbing terrain from the surrounding regions. Balder claims rule and orders the monsters to capture any child who falls into the Nightmare; Billy, the Nightmare Boy, is the key to Balder’s continued reign.

Explore the Nightmare World

You explore Donorok, fight enemies and search for rare items as you work to save Noctum. Each level has its own enemies and atmosphere, and you gradually fill in your map by exploring the Nightmare World. Responsive, dynamic controls support fast movement, while new abilities such as double and triple jumps and hanging on walls open up paths. Spells, explosives and friends you meet along the way can also help you reach unexplored areas.

Choices and endings

You meet unusual friends and foes, including quirky characters whose reactions can have game-changing consequences. Characters offer advice, but you decide whether to follow it. Collectibles found throughout the world determine which of the different endings the story reaches.

World and presentation

The game uses a colorful visual palette and a Nightmare-inspired aesthetic. The main character’s animations comprise over 500 drawings. Each scene has its own musical composition and atmosphere.