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Neverending Nightmares

Neverending Nightmares

|Indie, Adventure

7.0 /10

Pretty good

Hot

3.1k ratings
Time to beat
Complete
4h
Rating sources
Steam · Player score7.6/103k ratingsIGDB · Critic score6.7/103 ratingsIGDB · Player score6.3/1040 ratings
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Why play it

Neverending Nightmares is a psychological horror game inspired by the developer's actual battle with mental illness. In the game, you take on the role of Thomas who awakens from a terrible nightmare only to find that he is still dreaming. As he descends deeper through the layers of hellish dreamscapes, he must hide from horrifying apparitions and outrun his inner demons. He must discover which of the horrors he encounters are a manifestation of his own psychological state and figure out what reality will be when he finally wakes up.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Pretty good: 7.0/10 across 3.1k ratings. Overall vibes are good; safe to add to your backlog.

Play style

Leans into Indie, Adventure — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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GameSpotJustin Clark · 23 Oct, 2014
7/10

Neverending Nightmares is an apt name for an unnerving but meandering experience.

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Game InformerKyle Hilliard · 26 Sep, 2014
7.8/10

Neverending Nightmares is an examination of inescapable sadness and horror. I can't call it fun, but it left a lasting impression on me

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DestructoidNic Rowen · 8 Oct, 2014
7/10

I admire the sheer artistic bravery of Matt Gilgenbach. It isn't often that a game developer will tear his heart out and lay it down for everyone to see. Despite its flaws, Neverending Nightmares offers a striking and unforgettable horror experience, combined with an uncomfortably intimate look into the true torment of mental illness. However, its lack of content and uneven pacing prevent it from being the classic it feels like it could have been.

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Push SquareKieran Harris · 8 May, 2016
6/10

Sketching the true horrors of mental illness, Neverending Nightmares succeeds in creating an unnerving atmosphere that will keep you forever on the edge of your seat. It's let down by a lack of environments and varied gameplay, but it still stands as a chilling experience that those with an interest in the genre should check out.

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RPG FanKyle E. Miller · 5 Oct, 2014
8.5/10

Experience a nightmare and then have some of your own. "Inspired" by mental illness.

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GamingTrendJohn Farrell · 29 Sep, 2020
5.5/10

Neverending Nightmares is suffused with dread, from its haunting soundtrack to its (mostly) stylistic artistry, but it fails to deliver a compelling experience. Despite its short run-time, the game often feels like it is dragging, tense buildups of tension becoming overladen with monotony. A true horror fan will thank themselves for looking this title up, but when comparing its price point to its quality, it's difficult to think of who would be thankful they played through the game.

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LadiesGamers.comAshley Mercia · 18 Aug, 2020
7.5/10

I am in awe of the creator of this game. And while this game is terrifying and disturbing, it also gave me a strong feeling of sonder. You should get this game if you like spooky games, for sure. If you want a glimpse into the world of someone’s mind, and you’re ready to flex your empathy muscles, you should get this game. . From a purely capitalist point of view, there is plenty of value for the price of the game. The soundtrack alone is worth the price, but also the artwork, the multiple endings, and the disturbing feelings it will create in you.

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PS3Blog.netEdEN · 1 Dec, 2016
8/10

Fun is not a word I'd use to describe what I felt during my time with the game for my Neverending Nightmares review. Stress, panic, and shock certainly fit the bill. This is a game that you're either going to love or hate, especially since it features three endings thanks to branching paths during some of the nightmares. I do think you have to play this one for the experience since it's unlike anything I have played before.

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PS4Blog.netTracey · 10 Aug, 2016
8/10

It was very interesting for me to play the game for my Neverending Nightmares review since it was definitely very different from all other games I had played before, and it will surely provide you with an experience that you will always remember.

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Digitally DownloadedMatt Sainsbury · 23 May, 2016
8/10

The nature of the game's narrative development means it has a healthy respect for the surreal, and while it's a downbeat narrative, it's a rewarding and valuable one.

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