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Dark Dream: Escape the Nightmare

Four players enter a nightmare. Only the Dreamer can escape. Hunt, deceive, and survive in this multiplayer horror game where roles can change at any moment.

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Radioactive Worm
Publisher
Radioactive Worm
Release
July 22, 2026
10 days ago
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About the Game

Enter The Nightmare

Dark Dream is an online multiplayer horror experience where four players are trapped inside a living nightmare. One player becomes the Dreamer, the only one capable of seeing the hidden exit and escaping back to reality.

Become The Dreamer

The Dreamer is the only player who can see the portal to freedom. But staying the Dreamer is not guaranteed.

Shift The Balance

When a Nightmare catches the Dreamer, their roles are instantly exchanged. The hunter becomes the hunted, and the race to escape begins again.

Trust No One

Every player wants the same thing: escape the nightmare. Alliances are temporary, deception is inevitable, and only one player can leave the dream behind.

Features

• Unique role-swapping gameplay
• Online multiplayer matches for up to 4 players
• Multiple Nightmares with distinct appearances
• Unlockable skins and customizations
• Atmospheric horror environments
• Cross-platform multiplayer support

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