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50%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, humor
gameplay, story
70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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encrypted_nightmares is a single player action game. It was developed by Artur Latkovsky and was released on April 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Encrypted_nightmares is a horror game where you control a live dark web broadcast, switching between nine cameras to capture intense moments and keep your audience engaged. Trapped in a dark bunker with no memory, you must uncover chilling horrors while earning crypto coins by showing what your viewers crave. Each playthrough offers unique scares and secrets.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and immersive atmosphere, effectively capturing the tension of a dark web livestream experience.
  • The found footage aspect and multiple camera setup create a fresh and creepy gameplay dynamic that keeps players engaged.
  • Despite its flaws, the game is appreciated for its artistic approach and potential, making it a decent experience for fans of indie horror.
  • Gameplay is often slow and uneventful, leading to long stretches of inactivity that can cause boredom.
  • The interactivity is limited, making it feel more like a short film than a fully realized game, with many players feeling it lacks depth.
  • Technical issues, such as motion detection problems and unresponsive camera feeds, detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of encrypted_nightmares is noted for its unique combination of surveillance mechanics and a haunting atmosphere, though it is described as somewhat bare bones and in need of improvements for better player engagement and replay value. While the minimalist UI and visuals are praised, players feel that additional gameplay elements or faster rewards could enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a good mix of found footage and interesting mechanics, making it a worthwhile play despite its shortcomings.

    • “If you're seeking a unique horror game that combines surveillance mechanics with a haunting atmosphere, encrypted_nightmares is a must-play.”
    • “Good mix of found footage videos and simple but interesting gameplay.”
    • “The multiple camera setup keeps things tense, and trying to keep viewers engaged was a good addition to the gameplay.”
    • “Some secondary gameplay element or a faster payoff for the player's patience would do wonders for this game.”
    • “The idea here is decent and the game looks great visually between the minimalist UI and grungy basement setting, but the gameplay turned out to be very bare bones.”
    • “I'm giving it a positive review mainly for the novelty, but I think there is a ton of room for improvement in the story department, and potentially a lot of little gameplay tweaks to provide better player engagement and allow for more replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive and reminiscent of found footage films, effectively combining surveillance mechanics with a haunting ambiance. While some players found the experience engaging, others felt it lacked depth, leading to moments where the gameplay stalled. Overall, it is regarded as a unique and enjoyable horror experience.

    • “The game's atmosphere is deeply immersive, drawing inspiration from found footage films.”
    • “If you're seeking a unique horror game that combines surveillance mechanics with a haunting atmosphere, encrypted_nightmares is a must-play.”
    • “However, the straightforward premise and genuinely looking atmosphere made this a nice horror game to play.”
    • “I do like the atmosphere, but it felt like I hit a brick wall where I stopped.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and bizarre interactions, reminiscent of a Scooby-Doo episode, though some find it to be amateurish and cheesy. While there are moments of genuine fun, the overall comedic effect is overshadowed by a lack of depth in the horror elements and a desire for more developed character dynamics.

    • “The chat was funny, but I felt like with a longer experience we could be following these people's bizarre friendships as a B-plot.”
    • “Without spoiling what happens, the scenario that ultimately unfolded ended up feeling fairly Scooby-Doo-esque (i.e. visually tame and humorously stretched out).”
    • “There were a few moments that I thought were pretty funny, but I would say the horror aspect is pretty much near zero, besides the costumes and environment, which I found to be pretty cheesy.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a kidnapped man trapped in a remote building, with players controlling cameras to monitor his situation. While the premise is intriguing and offers novelty, reviewers express a desire for more story depth and clearer guidance, indicating significant room for improvement in player engagement and replay value.

    • “I'm giving it a positive review mainly for the novelty, but I think there is a ton of room for improvement in the story department, and potentially a lot of little gameplay tweaks to provide better player engagement and allow for more replay value.”
    • “This is the story of a man that's been kidnapped and held inside a remote ramshackle building filled with cameras following his every move... and you are the one operating the cameras.”
    • “I'd love to see either this continue to receive updates for more story and better motion detection to guide it (I didn't know where I was supposed to look for most of the game if I'm being real).”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game offers a positive experience due to its novelty, reviewers note that improvements in the story and gameplay mechanics could enhance player engagement and significantly boost its replayability.

    • “I'm giving it a positive review mainly for the novelty, but I think there is a ton of room for improvement in the story department, and potentially a lot of little gameplay tweaks to provide better player engagement and allow for more replay value.”
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encrypted_nightmares is a action game.

encrypted_nightmares is available on PC and Windows.

encrypted_nightmares was released on April 15, 2025.

encrypted_nightmares was developed by Artur Latkovsky.

encrypted_nightmares has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

encrypted_nightmares is a single player game.

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