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Adventurers, thank you for your patience!
🎉 Nightmare King: Official Edition is now available!
This pixel-art, high-intensity bullet-hell mowing game lets you choose a hero to enter the Dream Arena. Survive 20 waves of monster hordes to the limit, craft your unique playstyle, and ultimately become the true “Nightmare King.”
🗡 Game Features
Auto-shooting mechanics deliver instant gratification—no complex controls needed, perfect for all players
20 waves of fast-paced combat, with full rounds lasting about 30 minutes for non-stop adrenaline
Freely build your playstyle: Melee blades / Arcane spells / Rapid-fire guns / Summoning / Survival loot—all covered
Dodge while collecting coins, XP, and healing apples to turn danger into opportunity
Hundreds of characters, each with unique mechanics and distinct playstyles
Encyclopedia system unlocks more weapons and gear
Multiple maps—from crypts and sewers to beaches and forests—each delivering distinct oppressive atmospheres
Adjustable difficulty, visible power progression, and an endless challenge loop
📦 Full Content Scope
42 Characters: Dragonborn, Witch, Elf, Nun, Necromancer... each with distinct styles and mechanics
80+ Weapons: Greatswords / Staves / Grimoires / Bows / Lasers / Energy Blades... define your combat style
170+ Equipment: Stat boosts, damage-on-hit counters, pickup triggers, resource bonuses, extreme revives... strategic choices abound
8 Maps: Catacombs, Sewers, Wilderness Meadows, Cursed Graveyard, Beaches, and more hidden realms
Hello everyone!
We are thrilled to announce that NightMare King has joined Steam Next Fest!To celebrate, we have updated the game demo with the following improvements: • Equipment Revamp: Adjusted the attributes or effects of certain equipment. • Destructible Objects: Gold mines (drop coins), flower bushes (drop EXP), and trees (drop healing apples).· New trial characters added: Archer, Flame Summoner. We’ve also made other minor tweaks and adjustments—come and experience them for yourself!If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions while playing, please feel free to let us know.👉 How to support us: • Try the demo • Leave a positive review for the demo • Add the full game to your wishlist • Share with friends • Recommend it on social mediaHappy gaming!The free demo of "NightMare King" now supports controllers and can also be played using just a mouse or keyboard.
We have also made some changes to the in-game combat levels. Players who have already tried the demo are welcome to experience it again.
Further optimizations are still underway. Stay tuned for more updates.
If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions while playing, please feel free to let us know.
👉 How to support us: ・Try the demo ・Leave a positive review for the demo ・Add the full version to your wishlist ・Share with friends ・Recommend it on social media
Dear Players,
Hello!
We are thrilled to announce that the free playable demo for "Nightmare King" is now available on the Steam store page! This means you can now download and experience the game's opening chapter and core gameplay firsthand.
👉 How can you support us? ・Play the Demo: We welcome you to enjoy the game and share your immediate feedback. ・Add to Wishlist: If you like our game, adding it to your wishlist is the best way to support us and help the game gain more visibility. ・Share and Spread the Word: If you find it fun, please share it with your friends and invite more people into our world!📢 We Need Your Valuable Feedback We are a two-person indie development team, and every player's feedback is incredibly precious—it is an invaluable asset in helping us polish the game.· Bug Reports: If you encounter any program errors, crashes, or display issues during gameplay, please be sure to let us know via 【Steam Discussions / Feedback Email】. It would be best if you could include screenshots and descriptions. We will prioritize investigating and fixing them.· Suggestions: Whether it's about the controls, level design, story narrative, or any ideas that make you think, "If only it could be like this," we welcome all feedback. We promise to read every message carefully.Since the demo was released, we have seen players from all over the world trying the game, and the wishlist count has been growing. This has been incredibly exciting and encouraging for both of us. We sincerely appreciate every bit of your attention and effort!The full version is currently under intense development. We will optimize based on your feedback and deliver a more complete and richer gaming experience. Please stay tuned! Thank you again! StarMoon Cat StudioDear players, An exciting moment is approaching! The free trial version of "NightMare King" has been successfully submitted to Steam and is now awaiting Valve's review.
【Demo Highlights】 ・ Experience approximately 3 hours of core early-game content. ・ Immerse yourself in stunning visual effects, satisfying combat, and a shop system. ・ 3 initial characters: Dragon Warrior, Witch, and Nun. ・ 3 unlockable characters: Lightning Mage, Summoner, and Miss Puppet. ・ 3 difficulty levels for the Crypt map.Regarding the release timing: There is no exact release date yet, as it entirely depends on Steam's review process. But rest assured, our principle is "release immediately upon approval" without any delay!How to support us now? 👉 Click the 【Follow】 button: This is crucial! Steam will notify you the moment the trial version is unlocked, ensuring you never miss out. 👉 Click 【Add to your wishlist】: This is the greatest support and encouragement for our development efforts, and you will also receive news about the full version's release in the future.Thank you for your patience and attention. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what you're most looking forward to.Stay tuned!Starmoon Cat StudioAbout
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