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A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Nightmare of Decay is a action, horror and fps game developed and published by Checkmaty.
Released on May 03rd 2022 is available only on Windows in 15 languages: English, French, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, German, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Norwegian and Swedish.

It has received 3,872 reviews of which 3,716 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 0.79€ on Steam with a 80% discount.

The Steam community has classified Nightmare of Decay into these genres:

Action Horror FPS Survival Horror Zombies First-Person 1990's Action-Adventure Indie Gore Retro Violent Adventure Singleplayer Demons Survival Combat PvE

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Dual Core 2ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 Compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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Oct. 2025
It looks crunchy, but's it's a really well thought out and put together RE homage game
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Sept. 2025
I have not played any Resident Evil games and I love this The screenshots didn't really sell the game and neither did the reviews, which all kept saying "it's like RE" since I have not played any of the 1-3 Resident Evil games (or any other spinoffs with that template). What made me purchase it was the ratings, and so, I went into the game blind as to how it plays. From the screenshots, you'd expect it to be clunky as f*ck or have the graphics slowly put you off, but I was genuinely surprised as to how much I enjoyed the game. If you don't already know, it's a survival horror (think guns to defend yourself but never enough ammo ) with puzzles to solve and pants to sh*t . Every encounter feels stressful and you will either try to aim for weak spots and make every shot count, or find yourself stuck knee deep in the hell that you brought upon yourself. Yes, you can f*ck yourself over if you don't play well, as it is an actual survival horror. Your weapons, while not many, each feel unique and have their own place and time . You would constantly evaluate what weapon to use and what ammo to preserve for later. An example would be the Revolver which you'd expect to only deal more damage and have nothing else special. However its bullets penetrate enemies so, if you manage to line up enemies, you can headshot all of them at once which is INCREDIBLY satisfying, seeing as how hard it is to pull off. The trade-off is that it doesn't instantly fire on clicking, but rather the hammer is pulled back and then released to fire, creating a half-a-second delay before you actually fire which really creates those moments of stress you'd want in a survival horror. Locations are pretty varied (fortunately) . Each part has its own design, textures and atmosphere so it really does create the environmental variation needed to keep the game feeling fresh. Exploration is rewarded (and at times encouraged to stay stocked) and they also throw in optional puzzles/side quests. Speaking of puzzles, they are fun ! They include both parts of obtaining puzzle pieces (and knowing where to go to use them) and actually solving the puzzle (e.g. solving riddles). They're not pushovers that an infant can solve and they're also not so difficult that they would take the fun out of the game. Enemy encounters are stressful and dangerous . Sometimes you have to face them head on, other times you can try to skip them but if you ever come back there (let's say during backtracking) they'll still be there waiting for you. So, many times it is an actual mind puzzle to decide whether to sacrifice ammo/health to kill them or skip them and hope you don't have to come back. You really pick your poison. Fortunately if you do decide to skip them, every time you come back to that location, their position is reset so they're not just camping the door, waiting for you. Enemy types and behaviors do keep the game fresh during its 3 hour playtime and boss fights (with unique scenarios) are thrown into the mix to elevate the combat even more. As for the story, it's not an over the top thing that tries putting too much in, but at the same time it's not really that deep or explorable. You do learn more as you progress (mostly the side stories) but it never take center-stage. Not that it needs to. And finally, for all the horror fans out there, this game includes many easter eggs and nods to classic and popular horror media out there. Yes, it does go as niche as let's say, a Half-Life standalone Mod *wink*. Final Remarks Overall, despite it taking me 3 hours to beat the game, the overall experience felt much longer. If I had to guess how long it took me to finish it I'd say 4-5 hours and the only reason I know didn't is because Steam keeps record of my playtime. Otherwise that's how the experience felt. It didn't feel short. If you want a good horror game, for its price, this game is a no-brainer purchase. I highly recommend it, whether you like RE games or not.
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July 2025
Fantastic short horror themed game. Don't be fooled by the simple graphics, it's part of the charm. With nods to classic horror games like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Cry of Fear and Amnesia just to name a few, Nightmare of Decay is able to blend survival, puzzle solving and dark fantasy all in one without going overboard on any of it, or taking itself too seriously. The game is surprisingly well polished and smooth to play. The gun-play feels just right and item spawns re just the right balance. The developer has also gone to the effort to give this game more replay value with a classic zombie horde (round-based survival) mode, a dungeon escape mode and unlock-able extras like infinite ammo weapons for further campaign runs. Overall, it's an awesome little package of a game! Great price too, even not on sale. Absolutely 100% recommend!
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July 2025
The game draws heavily from both Resident Evil and Amnesia, with certain scenes and puzzles feeling less like inspiration and more like direct copy-and-paste. It’s a bit disappointing (at least, for me) that the developers chose replication over innovation, especially given the potential to build something fresh from those solid foundations. Resource management is tight, and the combat feels clunky, which makes the game especially challenging for some players, particularly on harder difficulties. It definitely demands a bit of gaming skill. However, the game is still enjoyable and well-designed. The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, and I found myself fully engaged from start to finish. Despite its flaws, I truly loved the experience.
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May 2025
Great game, heavily inspired by the Resident Evil franchise, definitely worth the price.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nightmare of Decay is currently priced at 0.79€ on Steam.

Nightmare of Decay is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 0.79€ on Steam.

Nightmare of Decay received 3,716 positive votes out of a total of 3,872 achieving an impressive rating of 9.21.
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Nightmare of Decay was developed and published by Checkmaty.

Nightmare of Decay is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Nightmare of Decay is not playable on MacOS.

Nightmare of Decay is not playable on Linux.

Nightmare of Decay is a single-player game.

Nightmare of Decay does not currently offer any DLC.

Nightmare of Decay does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Nightmare of Decay does not support Steam Remote Play.

Nightmare of Decay is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Nightmare of Decay
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Checkmaty
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Checkmaty
Release 03 May 2022
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