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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Nightmare Within
David Pankov · Published by David Pankov · Official site ↗
Content notice: This video game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, and may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Nightmare Within - Immerse yourself in the dark and unsettling atmosphere of psychological horror. Explore shifting locations, uncover fragments of memories, and reveal a story where reality fractures under the weight of guilt.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation · More free games
Embark on a chilling journey through Nightmare Within, where action and adventure intertwine in an indie simulation that challenges your grip on sanity. Delve into shifting locations and unravel the tangled threads of a guilt-ridden past.
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About the Game
Nightmare Within is a first-person psychological horror where fear is born within the protagonist’s mind. A house, familiar from childhood and youth, gradually loses its logic: light behaves strangely, objects come to life, and the past seeps into the present.
The game focuses on atmosphere, psychological tension, and storytelling through the environment.
Gameplay
Explore locations, interact with objects, and solve atmospheric puzzles. Every action reveals fragments of the story, while the world changes depending on the protagonist’s perception.
Players piece together events themselves, observing details and interpreting occurrences to gradually understand the character’s inner world.
Features
First-person psychological horror with a focus on story and atmosphere
Dynamically changing locations and environmental elements
Minimalist gameplay without combat or weapons
Storytelling through environment, light, and sound
Multiple endings depending on your actions and perception of the world
Story
You play as a man whose world is shattered by loss: first he loses his daughter, then his wife. Every room holds memories, regrets, and images he cannot forget.
During exploration, you find notes and fragments of memory, encounter ghostly voices and objects from the past that intertwine with the present. The truth gradually emerges, and the player pieces together the story of the protagonist and his family, realizing that the boundary between reality and the inner world is nearly erased.
System Requirements
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- OS: WINDOWS® 10, 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: WINDOWS® 10, 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Official Nightmare Within Website is Now Live
Hello everyone, I’m David Pankov. I’d like to let you know that the development of the game is progressing actively and successfully despite the release date delays.Recently, I launched the official website for the game, where you can find more information about the project and follow the development process. I also post devlogs there from time to time.Thank you all for supporting the project and patiently waiting for so long. It truly motivates me to keep going and do my best to deliver a great game worthy of your expectations.WebsiteRead full article on Community Announcements (David Pankov)AnnouncementsOfficial
Story Teaser [RU VO]
Continuing the development of my indie horror project, I wanted to share a small teaser that reveals a bit of the game’s overall mood :) It’s a short monologue from the main character — about guilt, and how deeply it shapes his story.Nothing special — just a small teaser made from the heart. The game will feature both Russian and English voice acting, and the voice you hear in this teaser belongs to the main character himself.A wonderful voice actor — Firdavs Musoev. Huge thanks for your contribution to the teaser and the project!Read full article on Community Announcements (David Pankov)Patch NotesOfficial
Update the game's cover art
Dear friends, thank you for your anticipation and support! I apologize that the game is still not released - I keep working on it to make it as good as possible. Today I want to share with you the new cover of the game. Before the release I decided to update it to more accurately convey the atmosphere and concept of the project. I hope you will like it! I'll try to prepare another post with new information in the nearest future, as well as possibly announce the release date. Thank you for your patience and interest in the game! Regards, David Pankov {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45067914/fae844a16e9256990e8cc571f65dc7f5b5575e9f.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (David Pankov)Patch NotesOfficial
Development Update
I’m continuing to work on the game Nightmare Within. I can’t wait to show you the final result, but today I’d like to share a couple of screenshots from the second location in the game, apart from the house. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45067914/4b062f395b7d8d9bb253c8070d1a13873d96be4b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45067914/58feafc813592874893fa7881ab2719df5ab064d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45067914/bc27abe2841f5eb7923a6ca23344ec1b594e7fcb.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (David Pankov)AnnouncementsOfficial
PUBLIC DEMO VERSION
Hello everyone, we are glad that we can share with you part of the game, Nightmare Within is an atmospheric horror game created in Unreal Engine 5 by a sole developer. Explore the dark corners of the house with a flashlight and solve puzzles while trying not to yell. We will be waiting for your feedback and suggestions, be sure to add the game to your wish list, it will be available soon https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061950/Nightmare_Within/Read full article on Community Announcements (PimpGameStudio)
