

Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
3
Connected releases
Core game only
Editorial overview
What it is
Nightmare Shift is a psychological horror game that follows a female protagonist who starts a new job as a motel receptionist, only to find her life spiraling into a dark and mysterious reality. As she questions her sanity, she must uncover the truth behind the eerie and abnormal events around her.
The premise
In Nightmare Shift, you play as Emma, a newly hired receptionist at a secluded motel. What starts as a routine job quickly becomes a living nightmare as strange and unsettling events unravel around her. Emma's once-ordinary life descends into chaos, and she begins questioning her sanity as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
As Emma, you'll explore the dark and eerie motel, uncovering clues and piecing together the mystery behind the terrifying occurrences. The game offers an immersive and shocking story, where every choice you make influences the outcome. With multiple endings based on your decisions, Nightmare Shift challenges you to face your fears and discover the truth behind the darkness that has taken hold of Emma's life.
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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
First person
Themes
Horror · Thriller · Mystery
Languages
8 supported
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Trailer
Trailer
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation 5
Gen 9
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