Planned Release Date: 2027

About This Game

Noah doesn't remember falling asleep. He only knows he can't wake up.

Trapped in a nightmare that keeps pulling him deeper, he has no weapons, no memory of how he got here and no idea where "here" is. Something is hunting him through the flooded dark, and the only way forward is to hide, run and keep breathing, for as long as he can.

Synopsis

Nothing here makes sense. Corridors lead back into themselves, familiar places turn wrong, and the water keeps rising. Every time he dies, the nightmare begins again, as if it will never let him go.

But between the nightmares, Noah sees glimpses of something that doesn't belong in a dream: a factory, humming somewhere in the dark.

Why can't he wake up? Where is he really sleeping? And who needs him to stay afraid?

The Game

The story spans three chapters, each its own nightmare, and takes around 3–4 hours to survive. Alongside it waits an Endless Mode, a procedural maze that rebuilds itself every time you enter. There is no exit. Stay alive as long as you can and climb the leaderboard. And somewhere in the game, one more nightmare is hidden for those who look.

Features

• Stealth survival: Hide, crouch and hold your breath. Some of what hunts you listens, and a single breath can give you away.

• 3D sound design: Every footstep, splash and breath tells you where the danger is. Best with headphones.

• A light that won't last: Your flashlight runs on batteries you have to find. Use it wisely.

• Swim, dive and dodge: Move through flooded spaces above and below the water, dodge what lunges at you, and watch your air.

• Unique creatures: Each nightmare has its own hunters, and each one finds you in its own way.

• Relentless horror: Chases, jumpscares and brutal deaths that keep the pressure on.

Made by Two People

Recursive Nightmare is an indie game made by just two people, one artist and one developer, who wanted to build the nightmare they couldn't wake up from. Thank you for stepping inside.

Warning

Recursive Nightmare contains intense violence, gore, disturbing imagery, brief sexual imagery, sudden loud sounds and flashing lights that may affect players with photosensitive epilepsy. Sleep well.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

During development, we used AI-based tools to assist with content creation and to help speed up parts of our workflow. What you see in the game reflects the creativity, direction and hard work of our team.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Violence, Blood, Disturbing Imagery, Brief Sexual Imagery, Intense Jumpscares, Flashing Lights