Nightwalker

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Nightwalker is a short horror adventure game where you play as a fledgling investigator who, despite growing doubts, explores a haunted forest filled with tension, ambiance, and supernatural creatures. Gameplay features a stealth mechanic and small puzzles, but lacks jump and crouch options. The game delivers a chilling horror experience without these features, relying instead on atmospheric storytelling and eerie elements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a decent atmosphere and some moments that can genuinely make players jump.
The audio and animations are surprisingly well put together for a low-budget game.
Some players found it enjoyable as a simple horror experience, especially if purchased on sale.

The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
It suffers from poor optimization, lack of customization options, and overall mediocre graphics and gameplay.
The game is considered overpriced for the content it offers, leading to widespread criticism of the developer's practices.

graphics
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they do not stand out and are on par with average standards. While the levels and artwork show some decent effort, overall, there is a consensus that the graphics could benefit from further development.
- “The levels and artwork are decent.”
- “Graphics and controls are also mediocre.”
- “There's no real horror to be found here; the audio is very average, the gameplay is very average, and the graphics are very average.”
- “Although the graphics are not that good, I hope they can further develop this game.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's music is a standout feature, effectively enhancing the atmospheric horror experience. However, players are frustrated by the lack of proper audio controls, making it difficult to adjust or mute the sound without resorting to external methods.
- “The highlight of this game is the music.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying sound/background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop it using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The music really gives that atmospheric horror.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the effective use of music to create a horror ambiance, others feel that the overall experience lacks suspense and depth. Additionally, the challenging puzzles and frightening monsters contribute positively to the atmospheric tension for some players.
- “The music really gives that atmospheric horror.”
- “Very atmospheric, the puzzles were challenging and the monsters were hella scary!”
- “But throughout the entirety of the game time, no real atmosphere or suspense is attempted to be built at all.”
gameplay
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as average, lacking any significant horror elements or standout features, and overall does not impress.
- “There's no real horror to be found here; the audio is very average, the gameplay is very average, and the graphics are very average.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the developers has been criticized for being exploitative and unethical, as they allegedly use plagiarized assets without proper credit, leading to accusations of creating low-quality, cash grab games. This pattern of behavior raises concerns about the integrity of their business practices in the gaming industry.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The industry has shown a repeated pattern of unethically using other people's work on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience; however, many reviewers still recommend it to support small developers who are attempting innovative projects.
- “The game is not well optimized, but overall, I have to recommend it because small developers need support on their first projects, and this game tried something different to be decent.”