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Nullwake

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47%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Nullwake is a single player survival platformer game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by NightmareForge and was released on October 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nullwake demo In this demo, you find yourself in a strange, quiet place that feels… strange. Not dangerous, not dramatic—just strange, in the sense that it begs the question: “Why does everything here feel a little off?” There's fog everywhere, empty houses, cracked roads, a long silence. No one's chasing you, no one's jumping out—but everything around you seems to be hiding something and pr…

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Nullwake creates a strong, immersive psychological horror atmosphere with effective use of lighting, sound design, and environmental storytelling.
  • The game offers a slow-burn, tense experience that relies on exploration, subtlety, and narrative ambiguity rather than cheap jump scares.
  • Graphics and sound are surprisingly good for an indie game, contributing to a feeling of loneliness and unease that many players found memorable.
  • The game suffers from poor technical quality, including a non-functional save/load system and frustrating softlocks.
  • Objectives and progression are often unclear, with insufficient guidance or direction which can lead to player confusion and frustration.
  • The use of AI-generated voice acting and apparent asset flipping resulted in criticisms of low effort, ethical concerns, and overall poor production values.

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Nullwake is widely praised for its strong, immersive atmosphere, characterized by subtlety, ambiguity, and a tense, uneasy mood. The game's psychological horror elements and sound design effectively build a gripping and dark experience, making atmosphere its standout strength.

    • “Nullwake is a slow-burn psychological horror experience that places atmosphere, ambiguity, and unease at the center of its design philosophy.”
    • “Overall, Nullwake is a focused and atmospheric indie horror title that values subtlety over spectacle.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark, tense, and really immersive from the very beginning.”

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The story in the game is deliberately vague and presented through environmental storytelling, requiring players to piece together fragmented clues. This approach makes the narrative feel personal and engaging for those who invest effort in interpretation, though some players initially found the plot confusing or sparse. Overall, for those who persevere, the storyline is considered compelling and rewarding.

    • “I generally liked the game, the graphics were perfect, but honestly, the storyline was even better.”
    • “The whole plot didn't make any sense, nor did the storytelling, at least until I got softlocked (there was not much of it).”
    • “Rather than presenting a clear storyline, Nullwake relies on environmental storytelling, fragmented clues, and subtle visual details to suggest what may have happened.”
    • “This deliberate vagueness encourages players to actively interpret events rather than passively consume them, making the story feel personal and unsettling.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are consistently praised for their quality and atmosphere, especially impressive for an indie game, featuring effective lighting, weather, and unsettling visuals that enhance the overall tension. Reviewers note the effort and detail put into the visuals, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “Incredible game and incredible graphics for an indie game, like seriously.”
    • “Although the game won't have you jumping from your seat, it will definitely create tension and unease due to its unique yet unsettling graphics and music.”
    • “The graphics and soundtrack are surprisingly good for an indie game, and you can feel that a lot of effort went into it.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization is widely criticized as a greedy cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism and unethical practices by the developer, including failing to credit original asset creators. The game is seen as overpriced given its flaws and overall low quality.

    • “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, making this plagiarism as well as a cash grab shovelware.”
    • “Here's some other asset flips from the same developer, all shamelessly dumped on Steam as nasty cash grabs.”
    • “Nullwake has the greedy, cash grab price of around $6 USD, which is not worth it given the defects and shortcomings, especially considering the unethical nature of the developer.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on slow, methodical exploration, appealing to fans of psychological horror that emphasizes mood and interpretation. However, it may feel dull or lacking in action for players seeking frequent scares or more dynamic gameplay.

    • “Gameplay is dumb, almost like it's trying to be a knockoff of Outlast.”
    • “Exploration is the backbone of the gameplay, and it is intentionally slow and methodical.”
    • “This approach works well for players who enjoy psychological horror rooted in mood and interpretation, but it may feel slow or uneventful to those expecting frequent scares or action-driven gameplay.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music effectively creates tension and unease, complementing its unique and unsettling atmosphere. Reviewers praise the soundtrack as surprisingly strong and well-crafted for an indie title.

    • “Although the game won't have you jumping from your seat, it will definitely create tension and unease due to its unique yet unsettling graphics and music.”
    • “The graphics and soundtrack are surprisingly good for an indie game, and you can feel that a lot of effort went into it.”
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Nullwake is a survival platformer game with horror and fantasy themes. Common tags for Nullwake include first-person, indie, psychological, runner, psychological horror and others.

Nullwake is available on PC and Windows.

Nullwake was released on October 29, 2025.

Nullwake was developed by NightmareForge.

Nullwake has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Nullwake for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Nullwake is a single player game.

Similar games include Tales of Valkyrie, Blast Ensemble, Three Doors, Magman, Dig & Decode and others.