Player reviews: 72% positive211 reviews
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Runs on: Windows
Price: US$5.39

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2025 · Binary Lunar · Simulation · Adventure

Nightmare Shift

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.

Released: 15 July 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox Series X/S
Genres: Simulation Adventure Indie
Developers: Binary Lunar
Publishers: Binary Lunar Ultimate Games S.A.
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: First person
Themes: Horror Thriller Mystery
Engine: Unity 6
Age ratings: ESRB T PEGI 16
Languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Mexico), Turkish
Features: Family Sharing Full controller support Single-player Steam Cloud Steam achievements
Time to beat: 2hmain story3hwith extras

›Story

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.