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Nightmare Boy

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First release
Oct 25, 2017
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Arcade · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.

Also known as NightmareBoy.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 25, 2017
PlayStation 4
Oct 25, 2017
Xbox One
Oct 25, 2017
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Jan 16, 2018
Age ratings
ESRB TPEGI 12
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
metroidvania, action-adventure, boss fight, collectibles
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IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026