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Daniel Laamb · Published by Daniel Laamb · Official site ↗
3 user reviews — 100% positive (3 reviews) · 10 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Nightmare Job is a 2D platformer and puzzle game where you’ll overcome challenging precision levels while new mechanics are introduced in each stage. Difficulty progressively increases in an oppressive environment where anxiety and pressure never fade.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
Charlie hates his job… but he endures it for his family.
Every day, his boss makes things a little worse.
The pressure builds, and Charlie is reaching his limit.
But... What happens when someone can’t take it anymore?
Nightmare Job is a 2D puzzle-platformer where each level reflects constant pressure and tension.
Face challenges that combine precision, exploration, and clever problem-solving, in a world that never lets you breathe.
Tight precision-based platforming
Puzzle mechanics that evolve with every level
Increasing difficulty and constant pressure
A dark atmospheric experience
New mechanics are introduced gradually… but the pressure never disappears.
Each level adds something new. Every mistake matters.
This is not just about escaping work…
It’s about discovering how far it can push you.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: XP
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 support
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: 10
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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Nightmare Job Compatibility on Steam Deck
Nightmare Job has been tested on Steam Deck and is fully playable using the built-in controls.The game supports controller input throughout the entire experience and has been designed to work well on handheld devices.While Nightmare Job has not yet received an official Steam Deck compatibility rating from Valve, our own testing indicates that the game runs correctly on Steam Deck.Read full article on Community Announcements (Daniel Lamb)
