Through the Nightmares

It’s hard to believe how fast time flies. It feels like just yesterday we nervously pressed that green "Release" button, but a whole year has already passed.A lot has happened during this first year. We received the Best Ukrainian Indie Game award, and our main character, the Sandman, even became a guest character in Super Meat Boy 3D!We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who played our game, wrote reviews, and shared feedback.We also want to give a special shoutout to WINGS. They have featured our game in their festivals multiple times, helping us bring Through the Nightmares to a much wider audience.To celebrate our anniversary and the Women-Led Games Festival, the game is currently 60% OFF! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to dive into our low-poly nightmares, this is it.Thank you for being with us! SandmanTeam

The stars have aligned, and the dream world is calling.Today marks exactly six months since we launched. To celebrate this milestone and thank our incredible community, we’ve decided to go all out.Starting December 18th, we are launching a record-breaking promotion:🔴 50% OFF!This isn't just a regular discount — it is our lowest price in history. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to descend into the dream world or want to gift this hardcore experience to a friend, this is it.No more excuses. Whether you're a seasoned dreamer or a newcomer, there has never been a better time to face Morpheus head-on.🏆 Double Celebration: Best Ukrainian Indie Game of 2025!But wait, there’s more! This anniversary just became even more special. We are beyond proud to announce that Through the Nightmares has officially been named the "Best Ukrainian Indie Game of 2025"!This victory belongs to you — our community — who dared to challenge the God of Dreams. Thank you for your unwavering support, your feedback, and every review you’ve shared. You are the reason we keep pushing the boundaries of the nightmare.🌑 Don't miss out!Join the award-winning journey now. Whether yo

Wake up, dreamers! Our first update has arrived. With over 200,000 player deaths (and counting), we figured it was time to give you a few more tools to fight back… or at least die in slightly more comfort. This update brings quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, a touch more light, and some important fixes for those of you playing on Steam Deck. Let’s dive in: 🌕What’s New Locked 60 FPS option for those who prefer their nightmares smooth as butter FPS Canvas now scales with resolution (no numbers for ants!) Automatic language detection will pick the right localization based on your Steam UI Chapter 1, Level 15 — Music no longer restarts every time you die. You’re welcome! Chapter 3, Level 8 — Scene lighting updated to make that one item easier to spot 🌓What’s Fixed Fixed issues with Steam Deck optimization not applying Cleaned up control hint layout for Steam Deck (shout-out to @Amferatus for the catch!) Fixed inconsistent font sizes in Portuguese Fixed typos in the German localization Chapter 3, Level 16 — Fixed a bug where music would stop permanently after dying at the end (it was pretty creepy) Fixed a few other behind-the-scenes bugs. Some harmless, some… not so much. One mo

We’re so excited to say this: Through the Nightmares is out now!Making this game has been a huge journey for our team. It's been a long time since our first prototypes all the way back in 2016! We’re proud to finally share Through the Nightmares with you.To celebrate the launch, we’ve released a brand-new trailer introducing Morpheus, the King of Nightmares himself:Through the Nightmares is our take on what the perfect precision platformer should play like. It was inspired by the classics and perfected by our small team over many (ironically) sleepless nights.🌀What Awaits in the Full Game45+ handcrafted stages across three radically different nightmare realmsDozens of hidden secrets and easter eggsBuilt-in challenges & dream secrets for speedrunners and completionistsCollectible lore items that reveal the story behind each child’s fear🌓(Un)Officially Steam Deck Optimized!That’s right, we’re still waiting for our Verified badge. But make no mistake — Through the Nightmares runs beautifully on Steam Deck. We’ve spent extra time making sure the game feels buttery-smooth on Day 1. Let us know what you think!🌜Ready to Face Your Fears?You can purchase Through the Nightmares now: