Nightmare Shift cover

Nightmare Shift

First release
Jul 15, 2025
Engine
Unity 6
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Simulator · Mystery, Horror, Thriller

Nightmare Shift is a psychological horror game that follows a female protagonist who starts a new job as a motel receptionist, only to find her life spiraling into a dark and mysterious reality. As she questions her sanity, she must uncover the truth behind the eerie and abnormal events around her.

Also known as 夜勤旅店, Nightmare Shift.exe

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Storyline
In Nightmare Shift, you play as Emma, a newly hired receptionist at a secluded motel. What starts as a routine job quickly becomes a living nightmare as strange and unsettling events unravel around her. Emma's once-ordinary life descends into chaos, and she begins questioning her sanity as the line between reality and nightmare blurs. As Emma, you'll explore the dark and eerie motel, uncovering clues and piecing together the mystery behind the terrifying occurrences. The game offers an immersive and shocking story, where every choice you make influences the outcome. With multiple endings based on your decisions, Nightmare Shift challenges you to face your fears and discover the truth behind the darkness that has taken hold of Emma's life.Read more

In Nightmare Shift, you play as Emma, a newly hired receptionist at a secluded motel. What starts as a routine job quickly becomes a living nightmare as strange and unsettling events unravel around her. Emma's once-ordinary life descends into chaos, and she begins questioning her sanity as the line between reality and nightmare blurs. As Emma, you'll explore the dark and eerie motel, uncovering clues and piecing together the mystery behind the terrifying occurrences. The game offers an immersive and shocking story, where every choice you make influences the outcome. With multiple endings based on your decisions, Nightmare Shift challenges you to face your fears and discover the truth behind the darkness that has taken hold of Emma's life.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 15, 2025
Xbox Series X|S
Jul 30, 2026
PlayStation 5
Aug 13, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
2h
Main + Extras
3h
Age ratings
ESRB TPEGI 16
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
psychological horror, psychological thriller, female protagonist, multiple endings, walking simulator
… All 9, choices matter, steam achievements, steam cloud, steam families

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
2h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
3h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • Español (México)interface
IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Also in 8 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026