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Nightmare Side: The Game

Indonesian horror game set in Ardan Radio station from Bandung. Don't listen to Nightmare Side alone, or you'll invite the darkness.

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Developer
Hige Studio
Publisher
HIge Studio
Release
August 7, 2024
1 year and 360 days ago
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Very Positive64 reviews81.3%

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About the Game

Nightmare Side originated as a horror radio show from Ardan Radio, running since 1997, and sharing real spooky stories from the citizens of Bandung City, Indonesia. In this game, players will explore the radio office itself, which is famously haunted.

Don't Listen to Nightmare Side Alone" Mechanic

This tagline of the show is an actual mechanic in the game. The longer you listen to the show alone, the more danger you face.

Meticulously Recreated Real-Life Location

The game takes place in the Ardan Radio office, recreated 1:1 compared to the real location in Bandung, Indonesia, offering an authentic spooky atmosphere.

Authentic Indonesian Lore based on Investigation

Encounter authentic Indonesian lore discovered during our investigations and interviews, along with unsettling new discoveries.

Original Cast and Radio Show Episodes

The game features Dimasta, the renowned presenter of the Nightmare Side show, and includes some of the actual episode recordings broadcasted in the game.
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