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Games like The Nightmare Journey

If The Nightmare Journey is your kind of game, the closest matches are Transmogrify, Down is Relative and Bionic Bay — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Nightmare Journey: In a peculiar and macabre universe, little Arthur faces his greatest fears, nightfall is what scares him the most, in this brief period of darkness his syndromes transcend the limits of the psychic, monsters are always on the prowl, will this time he escape ?

2023ActionStrategyIndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDWindowsby Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, Nil Rocha (Graphic Artist)
The Nightmare Journey — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Nightmare Journey also play

Steam players who put hours into The Nightmare Journey also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Transmogrify

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with The Nightmare Journey.

    They're in the vents! Become Chris, cleaner of labs — a janitor armed with the mysterious Transmogrify gun. Escape the depths of Future Perfect Labs by turning a horde of escaped monsters into tools and objects that help you puzzle-solve and platform your way to freedom!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Down is Relative

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    A first-person story-based puzzle game with an emphasis on subverting your current familiarity to gravity. The perfect game for those that enjoy interesting twists and unique puzzle elements.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Bionic Bay

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. ASTRAL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    The future came. You'd think that means the apex of the progress and science, but no. After the epidemic spread all over the world in 2022, 95% of the whole population mutated into horrible creatures without any moral values or humanity and started hunting everything that moves. The planet became empty.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Selma and the Wisp

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Selma and the Wisp is an astonishing platform game with a particularly eerie feel to it. Densely packed with logical puzzles and unexpected obstacles, the game incorporates innovative gameplay, low-poly models and an spectacular animations.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. INSIDE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dad's Monster House

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Nightmare Journey.

    Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Blocks That Matter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Nightmare Journey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.

    2011StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Nightmare Journey at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Nightmare Journey.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Nightmare Journey on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Nightmare Journey.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Nightmare Journey.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Nightmare Journey.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Nightmare Journey.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian

Other recommendable Steam games by Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Khospis

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, the studio behind The Nightmare Journey. Shares Action and Strategy with The Nightmare Journey.

    From the Indie Game Development Studio "MushRoom Angels Games". Set in the forest. You will embark on an adventure through hell. The biggest challenge is not going to be fear, to get away you will need to use strategy. Gameplay in First Personnel, You have the goal to escape.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. War Ghost

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, the studio behind The Nightmare Journey. Shares Action and Strategy with The Nightmare Journey.

    Inspired by the adventure and imagination we love in classic such as " Age of Empires ", WAR GHOST Presents a fictional and peculiar story that reminds us of the great battles that took place in history. of humanity.The main story of the game is set in a chaotic universe of constant conflict.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Call of Coronga

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, the studio behind The Nightmare Journey. Shares Action and Strategy with The Nightmare Journey.

    Have you ever thought about facing hordes of people with the flu with your friends? "Call of Coronga" is Perfect for you. In the game you are given the noble mission of saving the world from the new deadly "corona virus" created in the laboratory. Are you prepared for that?

    2020ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Sacrifice of The Spirit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, the studio behind The Nightmare Journey. Shares Action and Strategy with The Nightmare Journey.

    A fugitive hunter made a terrible mistake by taking the life of a pureblood animal, but Mother Nature didn't let it go, the forest spirits punished him. Now he will brutally fight for survival in a cursed indigenous forest. Are you able to survive?

    2022ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Danger in Body

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, the studio behind The Nightmare Journey. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Nightmare Journey.

    With vivid and exciting graphics, a pulsating soundtrack, and addictive gameplay, "Danger in Body" is a game that will keep you entertained and hooked for hours on end. You are the last hope of the human body - so get ready to fight for your right to live!

    2023StrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Nightmare Journey

How much does The Nightmare Journey cost?
The Nightmare Journey is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Nightmare Journey?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Nightmare Journey are Transmogrify, Down is Relative, Bionic Bay.
Who developed The Nightmare Journey?
The Nightmare Journey was developed by Luiz Felipe Da Silva Marian, Nil Rocha (Graphic Artist) and published by MushRoom Angels games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Nightmare Journey.

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