The Nightmare Inside for Windows

A dark horror game riddled with puzzles

The Nightmare Inside is a premium adventure game for PC developed by DE Games. It is a first-person horror title about the story of a man who is dealing with the death of his daughter as he is haunted by dark thoughts and illusions borne from his own mind.

Similar to SOMA or Little Nightmares II, The Nightmare Inside is a story-driven game that leans heavily on elaborate storytelling and puzzles to convey its narrative. It features a dark and atmospheric setting that relies more on exploration and problem-solving than action for its gameplay.

Dark descent into grief

The Nightmare Inside tells the haunting story of a man who is dealing with the grief of losing his daughter to a tragic car accident. As he deals with the inevitable pain, he is also haunted by the dark and disturbing thoughts from his own mind, which have manifested themselves in the form of the shadowy figure that is ever-present and looms closer and closer.

In this game, you awaken from a nightmare, and you now have to escape. The only way to do so is to solve puzzles that the game presents you with. As you go along, you'll find clues like notes and various objects to help you put the pieces together and gain a better understanding of the narrative, what's going on, and how to get out.

As mentioned earlier, there's this dark figure that is lurking in the shadows that is trying to catch and stop you from escaping. You must uncover the truth while doing whatever you can to avoid a direct confrontation and what horrors would await you. If you plan on giving this one a try, just know that the gameplay and overall experience are short.

A battle with yourself

Overall, if you like horror games that offer more than just jump scares and actually have something to say, then give The Nightmare Inside a try. This first-person dive into madness boasts a rather intriguing and thought-provoking narrative. It may be on the short side of things when it comes to gameplay, but it is well worth experiencing for its story alone.