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THE FORGOTTEN NIGHTMARE
A text adventure that relies on your imagination.
Three chapters. One unfolding mystery. No graphics required.
*Available in the Windows Store now. Steam and Apple Store desktop versions coming June 1, 2026.
INTRODUCTION
You wake up in an overturned van, hanging upside-down by your seatbelt. You don’t know where you are. You don’t know who you are. And the world outside is dangerously quiet.
The Forgotten Nightmare is a parser-based text adventure set in a post-apocalyptic future. There are no cutscenes, no pixel art, no voice acting — just words, your imagination, and a mystery that deepens with every room you explore.
Type commands. Solve puzzles. Discover a story about survival, hope, and the collapse of everything familiar. And if you type something ridiculous? The game will have something to say about that too.
KEY FEATURES
PARSER-DRIVEN EXPLORATION
Type natural commands like “take key” or “look under bed” — not just A, B, or C.
AUTO-DRAWING MAP
A hand-drawn map builds itself as you explore, so you never lose your way.
BUILT-IN HINTS
Stuck on a puzzle? The integrated hint system nudges you forward without spoiling the solution.
PLAY YOUR WAY
Full support for keyboard, mouse, and game controllers.
THE FORGOTTEN NIGHTMARE – DESKTOP
All three chapters — together for the first time in a single, unified experience.
The Forgotten Nightmare Series brings the complete story to desktop with a rebuilt interface, redrawn maps, and hundreds of improvements. Whether you’re discovering the game for the first time or returning to it after years on mobile, this is the definitive way to play.
Available Now!
Coming June 1, 2026
Coming June 1, 2026
THE FORGOTTEN NIGHTMARE – MOBILE
The three chapters are available on Google Play as separate games. Start with Chapter 1 and continue the journey at your own pace.
The three chapters are available on the Apple App Store as separate games. Start with Chapter 1 and continue the journey at your own pace.
WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING
“This game sucks you right into the story from the get go and makes it impossible to put down.”
— Amazon reviewer“With controls reminiscent of a text-based MUD, and the intriguing mystery of puzzles that brought memories of playing games like Myst and Beyond Atlantis to mind — an engaging and fun-to-play game.”
— App Store reviewer“It’s great to see this genre of game being kept alive. Chris Radford put a lot of thought and effort into this game.”
— Family Friendly Gaming“The story is enjoyable even for an irreligious person like me.”
— Google Play reviewer
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
Hi, I’m Chris Radford. I grew up playing text adventures on a Commodore Vic-20, and I’ve spent over a decade building one of my own. The Forgotten Nightmare started as a mobile game in 2011 and has grown into a three-chapter story spanning multiple platforms. Created from a Christian perspective, the game explores themes of hope and perseverance — but it’s designed to be enjoyed by anyone who loves a good story and a good puzzle.
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