Through the Nightmares: Brutal Precision Platformer with a Dark Twist
101Through the Nightmares is a brutally dark and challenging precision platformer where every jump counts. In this indie title, you enter a nightmare world full of traps, shifting terrain, and terrifying boss fights as you attempt to rescue children lost in a dream. If you're into extremely difficult platformers like Celeste or Super Meat Boy, this one’s made for you.
This gameplay overview dives into Through the Nightmares’ mechanics, from its unique size-shifting ability to its relentlessly demanding, precision-based level design. With its eerie, dreamlike setting and intense atmosphere, it stands out as one of the most intriguing dark platformers of 2025 so far.
We’ll explore how tough the game truly is, how it stacks up against other 2D indie platformers, and whether it's worth playing. Searching for the best indie platformers on Steam or curious about games set in dark, surreal dream worlds? Wondering if Through the Nightmares is worth your time? This video has you covered.
If you’re a fan of atmospheric platformers, nightmarish aesthetics, or intense gameplay with epic boss battles, Through the Nightmares delivers a uniquely punishing experience.
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LINKS TO PURCHASE
PC - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266210/Through_the_Nightmares/
SWITCH - https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/through-the-nightmares-switch/
Playstation - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10014204?pubDate=20250614
XBOX - https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/through-the-nightmares/9pdmb5rn184z
⏱ ️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:18 - Basics of gameplay
3:39 - HARD but learning
4:37 - Interesting checkpoint system
5:30 - Shortcuts are fun
5:40 - Tough but rewarding
6:18 - Plenty to do
6:41 - Story elements
7:12 - Different environments
7:58 - Stylish visuals
8:13 - Steam Deck support
8:21 - Screen shake
8:44 - Conclusion
10:00 - Rollout
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