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Nightmare Visions Chapter 1

You investigate a secluded rural home of an old friend that's gone missing, abandoned under mysterious circumstances. You begin to uncover a haunting trail left behind by a man consumed by paranoia, isolation, and something far more disturbing.

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May 26, 2025
1 year and 68 days ago
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About the Game

Nightmare Visions: Chapter 1 is not a traditional horror game.

There are no save files.
No skip buttons.

This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge.
You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness.

Developed entirely by one person, not a team, in 1 Month as a Challenge.
If you're expecting a AAA horror game, you’re in the wrong place.

If you're ready for something different, press play.

Chapter One introduces the beginning of the Nightmare Visions anthology. Each chapter explores a new character, a new setting, and a new psychological thread woven into the same unnerving universe.






Story




This is not a game of combat or escape. It is a slow-burning descent into an atmosphere of unease, where story and tension unfold through exploration and observation. Every object, every symbol, and every shadowed corner tells a part of a larger, unsettling truth.

Game Features:
-First Person Walking Simulator
-VHS Effects
-Puzzles and Cryptic Messages


Total Playtime:
20-30 Minutes


Future:


Chapter One is available now for free. Chapter Two is currently in development.