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Content notice: This game contains scenes of explicit violence and gore.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is a TPS action horror about hunting Youkai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. Combat fuses the tense, shooting gameplay of classic survival horror, with the skill-based mechanics and execution of fighting games.
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Embark on a thrilling hunt for supernatural creatures in NIGHTMARE OPERATOR. This indie action game from DDDistortion merges the suspense of survival horror with the precision required in fighting games, challenging you to navigate through eerie Tokyo locales.
About this game
The year is 2036. Humanity has declined. Misha is a Public Safety Operator: a contractor for the Provisional Government tasked with hunting Youkai, and protecting the Quarantine City of Shin-Chiba. Within the haunted ruins of Tokyo, she unearths a mystery that could unmake what remains of civilization.
NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is a TPS action-horror about hunting Youkai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. Combat fuses the tense shooting gameplay of classic survival horror, with the skill-based mechanics and execution of fighting games.
Features
Clutch System - Misha's Modular Gun allows her to rapidly switch between Weapon Modules using command inputs inspired by fighting games. Efficiently dispatching Youkai requires maintaining a cool head and skillful execution, even as the horrifying creatures close in.
Legends Brought to Life - The Youkai that Misha encounters are drawn from urban legends, and Japanese folklore. However, they don’t appear exactly as depicted in the well-known stories. These are the monsters the stories are based on.
Powerful Status Effects - Weapon Modules are imbued with various elemental damage types that allow Misha to inflict statuses such as “freeze”, “stun”, or “bleed” upon Youkai. Learning when your next shot is going to send a Youkai reeling or freeze them solid is key to survival.
Build Your Own Combos - While exploring the ruins of Tokyo, Misha will discover and build up an impressive arsenal of Weapon Modules. Weapon Modules can be slotted into different "Command Slots" in Misha's Modular Gun, allowing players to choose which command inputs to assign to what modules.
Lo-Rez Tokyo - The locations Misha explores in NIGHTMARE OPERATOR are all based on the real-world districts and neighborhoods of Tokyo. Famous landmarks and beloved streets are realized in a beautiful low-poly aesthetic that is inspired by the early days of 3D video games.
Kanpai! - Between missions, Misha and her team have nomikai at a local izakaya in the Quarantine City. These sections will allow players to explore archives from the broken world of NIGHTMARE OPERATOR, interact with the inhabitants of the Quarantine City, and drool over low-poly izakaya fare.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Indie action horror game "NIGHTMARE OPERATOR" will exhibit at EVO Japan 2025!
We will be exhibiting the latest build of "NIGHTMARE OPERATOR", which is currently in development, at EVO Japan 2025. NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is a TPS action horror game that combines lightning quick action with the ability to switch gun modes and unleash special moves by entering familiar commands inspired by fighting games. We humbly invite anyone in attendance to come and give this unique blend of systems a try! ■ EVO Japan 2025 Details Dates; 2025/5/9 (Friday) ~ 2025/5/11 (Sunday) Location: Tokyo Big Site East Halls 2~3 Event Site: https://www.evojapan.gg/ ■ NIGHTMARE OPERATOR Steam® Page URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957360/NIGHTMARE_OPERATOR/ About NIGHTMARE OPERATOR ―― The year is 2036. Humanity has declined. Misha is a Public Safety Operator: a contractor for the Provisional Government tasked with hunting Youkai, and protecting the Quarantine City of Shin-Chiba. Within the haunted ruins of Tokyo, she unearths a mystery that could unmake what remains of civilization. NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is an action-horror shooter about hunting Youkai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. Combat fuses the tense shooting gameplay of classic survival horror, with the skill-based mechanics and execution of fighting games. NIGHTMARE OPERATOR Details Supported Platforms: Steam® Genre: Action Horror Release Date: TBA Players: 1 Rating: TBA Price: TBA Languages: Japanese/English/Additional planned Publisher: DDDistortion Developer: DDDistortion Copyright: © 2025. DDDistortion NIGHTMARE OPERATOR Homepage: https://dddistortion-games.com/jp#games DDDistortion Social Media X: https://x.com/DDDistortionDev YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dddistortiondev BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dddistortiondev.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dddistortion_dev/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dddistortiondevRead full article on Community Announcements (DDDistortion)AnnouncementsOfficial
New NIGHTMARE OPERATOR Trailer at Indie Live Expo Summer 2024
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44992694/b640361e0b8d1b6dd01435d6bc781bf3ad3dcf51.png At Indie Live Expo Summer 2024, we released a new trailer for NIGHTMARE OPERATOR that showcases a redesign for our protagonist, Misha. This new design was drawn by the environment and key artist for the Gravity Rush series: Takeshi Oga. In addition, the trailer also gives a sneak peak of a new enemy type and new area. 『Indie Live Expo Summer 2024』にて『NIGHTMARE OPERATOR』の新しいトレーラーを公開しました。 このトレーラーでは、一度見たら忘れられないような強烈な見た目の新たな敵や、新しい探索エリアの紹介だけでなく、『GRAVITY DAZE』シリーズのコンセプトアーティスト・緒賀岳志氏によって描かれた〈主人公・ミーシャ〉の新しいキャラクターデザインも紹介しています。ぜひご覧ください！ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pCcVRYbLycRead full article on Community Announcements (DDDistortion)
