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The First Nightmare

Horror

Indie

John will embark on a dangerous adventure, in search of his mother in the place he once called home and is now a terrifying place with a bloodthirsty enemy, he will have to discover the signs that will lead him to wake up from this nightmare, will he find his mother?

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Release Date:

7 Sep, 2025

Last Updated:

3 Apr, 2026

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John will embark on a dangerous adventure, in search of his mother in the place he once called home and is now a terrifying place with a bloodthirsty enemy, he will have to discover the signs that will lead him to wake up from this nightmare, will he find his mother?

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PC (Microsoft Windows)

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7 Sep, 2025

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Single player

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Horror

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Indie

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First person

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