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encrypted_nightmares

Inspired by found footage films, you control a live-stream broadcast in the dark web. Will you capture the most thrilling moments, or will the horror be too much to handle?

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April 15, 2025
1 year and 108 days ago
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Mixed32 reviews62.5%

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About the Game

encrypted_nightmares is a horror game where you control a live dark web broadcast, switching between cameras to capture the most intense moments. Keep your audience hooked—and donating—by showing them the horrors they crave. Stay cold-hearted, chase the fear, and earn as many crypto coins as possible.

The main character of the live-stream show wakes up in a dark bunker with no memory of how he got there. Desperate to escape, he soon realises he's not alone—something is lurking in the shadows, and countless eyes are watching his every move.

An average play through takes around 40 minutes and is intended to be played in one sitting. With full control over what’s shown on the cameras, no two runs are the same—and you won’t uncover everything in just one play through.

Main features:

  • Control a live broadcast by switching between nine cameras.

  • Earn coins and viewers by showcasing the best moments.

  • Create your own story by showing what you want.

  • Monitor different locations simultaneously, testing your multitasking skills.

Inspired by found footage and screen-life films, this game largely reflects the experience of those genres.