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2 Zombie Games · Published by HypeTrain Digital
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
Build shelters, interact with rescuees, battle against the Rot and raiders to survive another night in this Sandbox RPG. Play Solo or team up with friends in Online Сo-op.
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation · More free games
In Nighthold, craft defenses, engage enemies, and collaborate with friends to endure each night. Dive into a mix of action, adventure, and simulation as you manage resources and protect your colony.
About this game
Welcome to Sandrax-66b
Cosmos Colonisation Corp™ grants you the opportunity to become a pioneer of the planet Sandrax-66b.
An unknown world, mysterious creatures, strange flora… and humans who clearly should not be here.
Build a camp before nightfall. At night, certain creatures will begin to attack you. Try to collect as much data about them as possible. Optionally - survive.
We have invested significant resources in your transportation.
The Expedition Did Not Go According to Plan
Did your ship explode in orbit? Did the landing happen “however it happened”? That occurs.
Gather enough valuable data and samples - and perhaps we will return for you.
In exchange for your reports, the corporation provides technologies and blueprints to increase your chances of survival.
Nighthold - Your Base and Your Way to Survive
Night is the ultimate test of your decisions. Stay away from the ground. Seriously.
The optimal solution is to build a stilted shelter: Nighthold.
Fortify it, adapt it to new threats, and prepare for the next night.
A World Without Restrictions
Everything you see can be dismantled, destroyed, or set on fire.
Fire spreads freely, gets out of control, and is equally dangerous to everyone.
Every Problem Has Multiple Solutions
Cosmos Colonisation Corp™ values not only strength, but ingenuity.
You may sneak, attack head-on, open the gates at night and let the environment decide the outcome… or simply burn everything to the ground.
The corporation supports any approach. Ethical evaluation is not part of the mandatory report.
Survival Is More Efficient Together
You may not be the only survivor. Contact others via radio and work together in online co-op.
Different characters offer different roles and perks. Team play provides tactical advantages and allows you to collect twice as much valuable data.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 and later versions
- Processor: 1.4GHz or faster, SSE2 instruction set support
- Graphics: Graphics Card supported shader 4.0
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
[SYSTEM UPDATE | CCC-PR-UPD.0.1.29 | GAMEPAD & INTERFACE UPDATE]
Greetings, future colonists!Cosmos Colonization Corp™ reports a number of changes introduced to the ongoing research mission on Sandrax-66b. The Expedition Control Department has done a solid job, and your chances of completing the assignment (and partial survival) have slightly increased. 🎮 CONTROLSYou can now control your colonist using a gamepad. All popular models are supported, and updated UI hints will help you quickly adapt to this new way of moving through unexplored worlds. And here’s another improvement. Not all surviving colonists were satisfied with the default key layout, so we - CCC, as a company that cares about its employees (as long as they remain useful) - have added keyboard key rebinding. 🎒 INVENTORY & QUALITY OF LIFEWe’ve also added several useful improvements:Hotkeys for faster inventory interaction Pop-up notifications showing collected resources 🗺️ ZONES & STRUCTURE CONTROLCamp zones - friendly and hostile - are now displayed in the CosmoPad™. Hostile zones are marked with banners. To change a zone’s status, the banner must be destroyed. After that, you are free to handle the territory as you see fit: dismantle structures, burn them down, or repurpose them. CCC welcomes any action that leads to expedition success. 🧠 COLONIST STATUSYour CosmoPad™ has become more responsive thanks to a COSMO OS update. The following states are now displayed as separate icons: Overweight Radiation exposure No free inventory space Other effects impacting colonist viability Unlike other corporations, we actually improve the interface. 🍳 CRAFTING & COOKINGThe next improvement affects cooking and crafting. If you attempt to craft an item using a non-existent recipe, resources are no longer consumed. CCC encourages experimentation. Even failed ones. ⚔️ BALANCEAfter analyzing local fauna behavior and expedition statistics, several balance changes were made:Night waves have been rebalancedEnemy balance updatedCrafting costs adjusted(You no longer need THAT much grass. ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lomaster)AnnouncementsOfficial
[EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT | CCC-PR-DL005 | FIRST MISSION LAUNCH]
🚨 EVACUATION! ALL PERSONNEL - ABANDON SHIP! As per protocol CCC-EV-011, immediately board your escape pods and prepare for descent onto Sandrax-66b. Do not panic - this is merely a scheduled emergency. 🧑🚀 THE FIRST MISSION HAS BEGUN The prologue Nighthold: Number 1 is now available! You are part of the first wave of colonists. Your assignment: Test our prototype survival systems Explore the surface of Sandrax-66b Transmit valuable data back to the Corporation Your experience will help us improve the simulation and optimize protocols for future (and hopefully more fortunate) expeditions. Play now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3823970/Nighthold_Number_1/ And don’t forget to add the full version of Nighthold to your wishlist as well! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376960/Nighthold/ Sandrax-66b awaits.Read full article on Community Announcements (Lomaster)AnnouncementsOfficial
[INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT | CCC-PR-DL004 | LAUNCH OF FIRST MISSION]
🚨 ATTENTION: LANDING DATE CONFIRMED The first wave of colonists will deploy to Sandrax-66b on December 11. Mark this date in your CosmoPad™ and prepare for a productive expedition. 🧑🚀 GREETINGS, FUTURE COLONISTS! Your landing is just around the corner. On December 11, you’ll make an emergency... a scheduled, of course - landing on the surface of Sandrax-66b. Until then, we recommend reviewing the video briefing showcasing the expected conditions of your first assignment. Watch carefully: this information might just save your life - a highly valuable resource, (though not quite as valuable as the data you’ll collect). Provided by the CCC™ Department of Teasers and Simulated Reality. 📌 Nighthold: Number 1 launches December 11 - wishlist now so your capsule doesn’t leave without you: 👉 Add to Wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/3823970/Nighthold_Number_1/ Sandrax-66b awaits.Read full article on Community Announcements (Lomaster)AnnouncementsOfficial
OFFICIAL TESTING DIRECTIVE | CCC-TST-PH1 | PRE-REGISTRATION FOR FIELD TRIALS
📡 Greetings, new recruits — future colonizers! Cosmos Colonization Corp is opening pre-registration for the upcoming playtest. Do you want to gain access to the operation before anyone else and become one of the first volunteers dispatched on an expedition classified as “unpredictable”? Then now is the perfect time to join the testing program. 👉 Sign up for the playtest on the Nighthold page! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45726110/c3e8ffa9b84f9001f675846e80bef909938af180.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376960/Nighthold/ Your feedback and behavioral data will help us improve training protocols, crew adaptation procedures, and the safety of future colonists. Sign up, recruits. We’ll see you on distant— and not always welcoming — planets. Cosmos Colonization Corp thanks you for your service.Read full article on Community Announcements (Lomaster)AnnouncementsOfficial
PROMOTIONAL INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN |CCC-PR-DL003| ADVANCED COLONIZATION PROGRAM
🪐 Sandrax-66b — Your Contract with the Future! Department of Advanced Colonization Initiatives, Cosmos Colonization Corp™ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45726110/bee56365f439f845c12b6103b4f38dd4ecac5fa8.jpg 🔷 BECOME ONE OF THE FIRST COLONISTS ON SANDRAX-66B! In the very heart of galaxy Z-23X, nestled deep within the mysterious and largely unexplored Sector-9, lies a planet ready to challenge humanity — and reward it with prosperity. At first glance: endless deserts, scorching winds, acid rains, and sandstorms capable of erasing a person from the face of the planet. But these are exactly the kind of worlds we love — Because where others see emptiness, Cosmos Colonization Corp™ sees opportunity. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45726110/b056b2be43c22aba2b693777beda2e946d367eac.png 🌪️ CLIMATE — ENERGY IN MOTION Sandstorms? We call it a natural atmospheric cleansing system. Acid rain? The perfect excuse to test our latest dome prototypes. Radiation? Ideal conditions to stress-test our newest exosuits. Average temperatures range from +42°C during the day to +3°C at night. Practically a paradise! ☢️ RADIATION STATUS Yes, 87% of the planet is under elevated or critical radiation levels. But the remaining 13% contains “clean pockets” — natural anomalies ideal for setting up bases, laboratories, and early-stage extraction modules. That’s where your happy new home will be. 💎 LUMIRIT — THE ENERGY OF TOMORROW The main reason you’re here: LUMIRIT. A rare energy-rich mineral, with record-breaking concentrations found on Sandrax-66b. Preliminary analysis estimates that the planet holds up to 14% of all confirmed Lumirit reserves in Sector-9. This isn't just wealth — it's control over the future. And we’re offering you a chance to be part of it. (Or at least, for a part of you to be part of it.) 🧑🚀 JOIN THE MISSION — IN PERSON Cosmos Colonization Corp™ is now recruiting for its first expedition! Engineers, scientists, combat personnel — we want the best. Glory, danger, and generous end-of-contract bonuses ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Lomaster)
