Always The Same Nightmare

A really nice Pixel Art Game. It is perfect for speedrunning and I love the humor! The game is currently also patched by their devs actively :)!

Good game. There are still plenty of things that can be done to make the game exceptional but I spent a lot of time trying to speedrun it. The mechanics are unique, you can feel the musical inspiration of Pokémon.

Always The Same Nightmare is a brutal retro-style action platformer that builds its identity around punishing difficulty, oppressive atmosphere, and constant repetition through failure and mastery. Developed and published by DreamVeloper Studio, the game throws players into a dark fantasy nightmare filled with deadly traps, hostile enemies, collapsing environments, and relentless platforming challenges. Rather than focusing on story or cinematic presentation, the experience is centered almost entirely on survival, precision movement, and the satisfaction that comes from gradually overcoming sections that initially seem impossible. From the very beginning, the game makes its intentions clear. Death is frequent, mistakes are heavily punished, and progression depends entirely on persistence and learning through repeated attempts. The gameplay follows a classic “die and retry” structure where players slowly memorize hazards, enemy placements, and timing patterns in order to survive increasingly dangerous levels. Every new area introduces additional threats that force players to stay constantly alert, creating an experience where concentration and quick reactions are absolutely essenti…