New Horror Nightmare Shift Coming Soon to PS5 – August 13th

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.

As the developers point out, completing Nightmare Shift takes anywhere from about 30 minutes to a few hours on average. The title offers different endings depending on the choices players make.

Nightmare Shift – Key Features:

• Face nightmares and madness
• Carry out routine duties at home and the motel
• Deal with unsettling guests
• Solve mysterious puzzles
• Experience multiple endings

• Title: Nightmare Shift
• Genre: horror, simulation, indie
• Developer: Binary Lunar, Ultimate Games S.A.
• Publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
• Languages: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Arabic
• Number of players: 1
• File size: 5 GB (PlayStation 5), 5.8 GB (XBOX Series X|S)
• Release date: 08/13/2026 (PlayStation 5), 07/30/2026 (XBOX Series X|S), 07/15/2025 (PC Steam)