New Horror Nightmare Shift Coming Soon to PS5

Nightmare Shift, an independent psychological horror that takes players to a mysterious motel, arrives on PlayStation 5 on August 13. In this unsettling place, routine duties blend with madness and nightmares. The title stands out with its cinematic-style narration and multiple endings. Nightmare Shift is also available on PC and XBOX Series X|S.

The game was created by independent studio Binary Lunar from Syria, whose credits also include the platformer AvoCuddle. Nightmare Shift currently holds a 72 percent positive rating from players on Steam. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and releasing the console versions.

When Work Turns Into a Nightmare…

Nightmare Shift is an independent psychological horror that tells a story centered on night shifts working at a motel. In this cinematically narrated title, players take on the role of Emma, who feels she is being watched and struggles to tell the line between reality and nightmare. The game draws inspiration from films in the style of the 2018 Korean production When You Sleep, among others.

The story in Nightmare Shift revolves around routine duties at a remote motel and dealing with unsettling guests. Gameplay is built on a walking simulator formula with puzzle-solving elements.