PRESS KIT - Nightmare Circus

Nightmare Circus

An action-adventure journey of a Puppeteer on a mission to save his friends, uncover the secrets of the land they are trapped in, and escape from the Nightmare Realm.

Developer : Fairplay Studios
Publisher : Red Dunes Games
Genre : Action – Adventure
Comparable Game : Death’s Door / Tunic
Engine : Unity
Target Platforms           : PC / PS5 / Xbox / Nintendo Switch 2
Target Players                : 10 years +
Play Time                         : 8 – 12 hours [100% Completed 30+ Hours]
Release Date : Oct 2026

Price : TBA

Story of Nightmare Circus

As a member of a wandering Circus troupe, embark on an eerie yet whimsical journey through the twisted realm of Nightmares, traverse this mysterious lands, unlock its mysteries, fend off monstrous enemies, and save your friends, becoming the bravest Puppeteer the realm has ever seen.

Take on the role of a Puppeteer trapped in the Nightmare Realm.

– Single player action-adventure
– String puppet mechanic
– Collision Combat & Exploration (Puzzle & Secret)
– Upgrade & Customization system
– Enjoyable traversal system
– Nightmare Realm with a circus theme
– 7 circus wide areas, decorated with explorable areas and enemies
– 6+ abilities / environment mechanics
– 7 mini bosses / 6 bosses + 1 secret boss
– Various nightmare enemies, 30 – 40 types
– Dynamic difficulty system
– Exploration and navigation system (e.g. Map and Fast Travel)
– Simultaneous Background Story Narration
– 15+ custom original sound tracks

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