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2024PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified87 % positive16.49 €

An action roguelite platformer where you fight your way out of a nightmare. You constantly swap between three weapons, dodge enemy attacks and grow stronger with distinctive totems.

Runs that play out differently every time
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Jumping and platforming
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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The closest matches for Nightmare: The Lunatic are Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rising Hell and Rogue Legacy 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nightmare: The Lunatic special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Skul: The Hero Slayer

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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive16.79 €

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

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Rising Hell

Runs that play out differently every time

A vertical action roguelike platformer in pixel art with a heavy-metal attitude, where you climb out of procedurally generated hell as the sinner Arok. Unlockable characters and talents keep each run fresh.

Rogue Legacy 2

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.

Dead Cells

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.

Dungreed

Runs that play out differently every time

Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.

Source of Madness

Runs that play out differently every time

A dark side-scrolling action roguelite set in a Lovecraft-inspired world where levels and creatures are procedurally generated. As an Acolyte you fight through a nightmarish, ever-changing odyssey.

Astral Ascent

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.

Rogue Legacy

Runs that play out differently every time

A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.

Until You Fall

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A VR sword-fighting roguelike where you parry, dodge and cast magic against waves of enemies. Each death sends you back to start, while upgrades let you shape your own combat style.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.