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NightMare King

Dive into a nightmare-ridden world in this fast-paced roguelite! Choose from 42 characters, 84 weapons, and 176 items to forge your own build. Battle through 8 maps, slay hordes of monsters, level up, collect gold, and upgrade. Can you survive the endless nightmare?

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Starmoon Cat
Publisher
Starmoon Cat
Release
October 27, 2025
278 days ago
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Very Positive79 reviews88.6%

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About the Game

Overview

Nightmare King is a pixel-art roguelike bullet hell shooter where you choose a hero to enter dream maps. Survive wave after wave of monsters to become the “Nightmare King.”

Each hero possesses unique passive skills and starting weapons. Through combat, you can refresh the shop to upgrade weapons and gear, crafting your own specialized playstyle.

If you love pixel art, dazzling effects, satisfying mowing-down action, and strategic builds, don't miss out!

Game Features

  • Auto-shooting for easy accessibility.

  • Fast-paced action with 20 waves per session, totaling about 30 minutes.

  • Shop freely to build your playstyle: melee blades, magic spells, ranged bows/guns, summoning, survival loot, and more.

  • Survive by maneuvering to collect coins, XP, and healing apples—accumulate wealth through extreme survival.

  • Hundreds of characters, each with unique mechanics for distinct combat feel.

  • Collectible encyclopedia to unlock more weapons and gear.

  • Multiple maps delivering varied monster pressures.

  • Adjustable difficulty for endless self-improvement through trials.

Full Content List

  • 42 distinctive playable characters: Dragonborn, Witch, Elf, Nun, Necromancer, and more.

  • 80+ weapons: Greatswords, Staffs, Grimoires, Bows, Lasers, and more.

  • 170+ pieces of gear: Stat boosts, counterattacks on damage, shop discounts, skill activation on pickup, and more.

  • 8 arena maps: Catacombs, Sewers, Lawns, Cemeteries, Beaches, and more.

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