Nightmare Boy

Developer: The Vanir Project

Publisher: BadLand Publishing

Oct 25, 2017

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Summary

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.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Nightmare Boy

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