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Nyctophobia

Nyctophobia is a first person horror game where you play as a new motel worker who is afraid of the dark. As soon as you step into a dark area you start hallucinating scary faces, your goal is to survive your shift.

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Matan.N
Publisher
Matan.N
Release
July 5, 2026
28 days ago
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About the Game

Nyctophobia is a psychological horror experience that traps you in the quiet night shift of a roadside motel… where something feels terribly wrong.

You play as a motel receptionist working alone for three nights. Guests come and go, each with their own strange behavior, but the real danger begins when the lights go out.

Because when the darkness takes over… you’re not alone anymore.

Dialogue

Every guest has a story.

You’ll interact with different visitors, each with their own personality, behavior, and intentions.
Some seem normal… others feel off.

Security Cameras

You are always watching… but are you safe?

Monitor the motel through security cameras and keep track of what’s happening around you.

Darkness

The lights won’t stay on forever.

Power outages can happen at any moment, forcing you to leave the safety of the reception and enter dark areas to restore electricity.

But the darkness isn’t empty.

A presence follows you.
You’re not sure if it’s real… or if your mind is breaking.

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