Nightmare Frontier – PC Game | Tactical Extraction Horror in a Twisted 1900s America

Lead a scavenger crew into a cursed boomtown where fear becomes flesh and survival is never guaranteed. Nightmare Frontier is a genre-defining tactical extraction looter developed by Ice Code Games, creators of Hard West 2. Set in an alternate 19th-century America, this roguelite strategy RPG blends turn-based combat, horror elements, and high-risk expeditions into a hauntingly immersive experience. Face off against Dreadweavers—monsters born from your crew’s deepest fears—and decide how far you're willing to push your luck for supernatural rewards.

Key Features

Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Chain trick shots, counter enemy moves, and manipulate the battlefield with strategic positioning and environmental interactions.
Push-Your-Luck Extraction System: Venture deeper into the Nightmare for greater loot—but risk losing everything if you fall. Retreat or press on: the choice is yours.
Squad Management: Recruit scavengers with unique traits and gear. Customize loadouts, upgrade abilities, and manage morale to survive escalating horrors.
Crafting & Alchemy: Harvest materials from defeated nightmares to forge weapons that fuse early 1900s tech with supernatural enhancements.
Dynamic Nightmare Level: Increase the challenge to face stronger enemies and earn better rewards. But beware—greed can be fatal.
Living City System: Reclaim city districts, unlock new paths, and encounter fresh horrors as you push back against the Nightmare’s corruption.

Gameplay Overview

Expedition-Based Progression: Each run is a self-contained mission with randomized loot, enemies, and objectives. Success brings upgrades; failure teaches hard lessons.
Combat Depth: Use fear and courage mechanics to manipulate enemy behavior. Positioning, timing, and synergy are key to survival.
Base Management: Between raids, manage your camp, invest in new tech, and prepare your crew for the next descent.
Narrative Encounters: Discover lore-rich events, twisted NPCs, and branching storylines that evolve based on your choices.
Replayability: Infinite expeditions, evolving difficulty, and procedural elements ensure no two runs are the same.

Why You Should Play

Genre Innovation: The first Tactical Extraction Looter—combining roguelite tension with strategic depth and horror storytelling.
Atmospheric World-Building: A richly stylized alternate history filled with dread, decay, and dark beauty.
Community-Driven Development: Early Access with frequent updates shaped by player feedback.
For Fans of Strategy & Horror: Perfect for players who love XCOM, Darkest Dungeon, or Hard West with a supernatural twist.