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Joey's Nightmare II

Joey’s Nightmare II is a cartoon-style roguelite deckbuilding card battler set inside a bizarre and dangerous dream. Battle monkeys, donkeys, turkeys, and undead horrors, build powerful card combos, and fight your way through a nightmare that changes every run.

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A* Studio
Publisher
STUDIO ARM PRIVATE LIMITED
Release
July 13, 2026
20 days ago
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Positive31 reviews87.1%

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About the Game

A hand-drawn roguelike deckbuilder where childhood dreams become your greatest nightmares.

🎮 Free Demo Available Now
🚀 Early Access Launches on July 14

Build Your Deck

Collect cards, discover powerful blessings, and build outrageous combos as you fight your way through Joey's bizarre dream world.

Every run is different.

Every choice shapes your deck.

Every nightmare hides a new surprise.

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Joey's Story

Joey is a timid child with an overactive imagination. Recently, he learned a new word: “Key.”

Now, everyone he sees during the day transforms into strange “Key” monsters in his dreams — Monkey, Donkey, Turkey…

Each time Joey defeats one of these bizarre nightmare creatures, they leave behind mysterious blessings and powers, helping him grow braver as he descends deeper into the darkness of his dreams.

​Choose Your Playstyle

  • 🃏 460+ cards

  • ⚔️ 3 unique classes

  • 🔥 7 deck archetypes

  • 🗺️ 12 nightmare maps

  • 🐵 Ridiculous enemies including monkeys, donkeys and revenge-seeking turkeys

  • 💥 Crazy combos and satisfying roguelike progression

  • 🎨 Hand-drawn art inspired by Adventure Time

Made by Deckbuilder Fans

Joey's Nightmare II is inspired by Slay the Spire, Monster Train, and Lost in Fantaland. Built by a tiny indie team of two algorithm engineers and an artist, it's the deckbuilder we've always wanted to play.

Play the Free Demo

The free Demo is available now on Steam.

Experience the Ninja class, explore Joey's nightmare, and let us know what you think!

Early Access — July 14

Wishlist Joey's Nightmare II today and join us when Early Access launches on July 14.

Every wishlist helps our tiny team continue making stranger dreams, bigger combos, and even more adventures.

❤️ Thank you for supporting indie games.

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