- 70% Off for Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 - 17 August 2026
Hey everyone!Through the Nightmares is part of the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026, so we're celebrating with 70% off for the whole event.Сheck out other cool Ukrainian games on sale too: UkrainianGamesFestival2026! Thanks for being with us!
- First Anniversary and 60% OFF for the Women-Led Games Fest! - 4 June 2026
It’s hard to believe how fast time flies. It feels like just yesterday we nervously pressed that green "Release" button, but a whole year has already passed.A lot has happened during this first year. We received the Best Ukrainian Indie Game award, and our main character, the Sandman, even became a guest character in Super Meat Boy 3D!We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who played our game, wrote reviews, and shared feedback.We also want to give a special shoutout to WINGS. They have featured our game in their festivals multiple times, helping us bring Through the Nightmares to a much wider audience.To celebrate our anniversary and the Women-Led Games Festival, the game is currently 60% OFF! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to dive into our low-poly nightmares, this is it.Thank you for being with us! SandmanTeam
- Sandman in Super Meat Boy 🫨 - 18 April 2026
Ten years ago, after playing Super Meat Boy, we received a dose of motivation that would shape our future lives. We decided to make our own indie platformer! We ignored the people who told us hardcore platformers don't sell and kept making them. We spent nine years of our lives and a lot of our own money on it, much more than we had left by the end of development. In the end, almost a year after its release, despite 96% positive reviews on Steam, we sold only a few hundred copies and didn't even recoup a tenth of our investment. The game was a complete failure for us. However, a miracle occurred, and it feels like an achievement no less than the release of our game itself.Our protagonist became a guest character in the legendary Super Meat Boy 3D. While this doesn't solve the game's sales problems, it makes us feel like it was all worth it. To celebrate this important moment, we're laun…
- Meet "Mutate! Fight! Purr!" - 6 March 2026
Hello, dear sleepwalkers!We have some great news to share, and I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time.Today, after months of hard work, we’re finally ready to announce our new title!Meet Mutate! Fight! Purr!It's a dark roguelike deck-builder where you play as a satanic cat, mutating into a hellish abomination. Wage turn-based tactical battles against festering infernal hordes, summon creepy minions, and build your cursed Tarot decks as your corruption deepens. Mutate… or die.You can check out our announcement trailer here:To celebrate the announcement, we’re launching a 40% discount on Through The Nightmares. If you haven’t picked it up yet but wanted to play, now is the perfect time! 🤩If you enjoy these kinds of games, please be sure to wishlist the game on Steam and join our Discord. We plan to work closely with the community there and make the game better together!…
- 6-Month Anniversary Infographic. Millions of leaps. - 23 December 2025
🌑 6 Months in the Dark: The Journey So FarIt’s been six months since we unleashed the Nightmare upon the world. It feels like just yesterday we launched Through the Nightmares, and to celebrate this milestone, we’ve compiled an infographic showcasing your incredible journey through this dark world. 🔴 Join the Nightmare — 50% OFF (Historic Low!)The dream world is expanding, and there’s still room for you. Don't forget that our historic 50% discount is still active. This isn't your average sale; it's the ultimate invitation to face your fears.If the stats in our infographic haven't convinced you yet, this price point certainly will. Grab your copy or gift the nightmare to a friend before the offer vanishes. There’s no better time to drag someone else into the dream world with you!
- 🎂 6 MONTHS SINCE RELEASE: BIGGEST SALE EVER + BEST UKRAINIAN INDIE GAME AWARD - 20 December 2025
The stars have aligned, and the dream world is calling.Today marks exactly six months since we launched. To celebrate this milestone and thank our incredible community, we’ve decided to go all out.Starting December 18th, we are launching a record-breaking promotion:🔴 50% OFF!This isn't just a regular discount — it is our lowest price in history. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to descend into the dream world or want to gift this hardcore experience to a friend, this is it.No more excuses. Whether you're a seasoned dreamer or a newcomer, there has never been a better time to face Morpheus head-on.🏆 Double Celebration: Best Ukrainian Indie Game of 2025!But wait, there’s more! This anniversary just became even more special. We are beyond proud to announce that Through the Nightmares has officially been named the "Best Ukrainian Indie Game of 2025"!This victory belongs to yo…
- 🤯 The Demo is Back! Plus, a New Feature for Hardcore Players - 6 December 2025
Hey Nightmare Hunters!We have two pieces of news today that won't let you sleep: one is long-awaited, and the second is for true hardcore fans.💥 News #1: THE DEMO IS BACK!Yes, you read that right. We know many of you have been waiting for this moment. If you were unsure whether to dive into the world of sand monsters and pixel-perfect jumps, now you have a chance to try the game absolutely free.We are temporarily bringing the demo back to Steam! This is the perfect opportunity to evaluate the gameplay, experience our signature difficulty, and decide if you’re ready for the full battle.🏆 News #2: COMPLETION STATS (Update 1.0.6)We have added a new feature that finally allows you to measure your skill. Now, after completing a level in the demo or the full game, you will see two important numbers:The percentage of players who reached this level.Your ranking in death count.If you thought y…
- 20% OFF to Celebrate 💙💛 - 14 August 2025
We’re thrilled to be part of the Ukrainian Games Festival! 🎉💙💛 This event is all about celebrating Ukrainian creativity and connecting players worldwide with amazing games — and we’re proud to be among them.To mark the occasion, we’ve launched our very first Steam sale — 20% OFF for a limited time! If you’ve been thinking about trying our game, now is the perfect moment.If you enjoy your time in the game, we’d truly appreciate it if you left a review on Steam. Your feedback helps us grow, reach more players, and keep creating even better experiences.Let’s celebrate, play, and make this festival unforgettable together! 🚀
- ⏰ New Update Alarm for PC & Steam Deck - 22 July 2025
Wake up, dreamers! Our first update has arrived. With over 200,000 player deaths (and counting), we figured it was time to give you a few more tools to fight back… or at least die in slightly more comfort. This update brings quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, a touch more light, and some important fixes for those of you playing on Steam Deck. Let’s dive in: 🌕What’s New Locked 60 FPS option for those who prefer their nightmares smooth as butter FPS Canvas now scales with resolution (no numbers for ants!) Automatic language detection will pick the right localization based on your Steam UI Chapter 1, Level 15 — Music no longer restarts every time you die. You’re welcome! Chapter 3, Level 8 — Scene lighting updated to make that one item easier to spot 🌓What’s Fixed Fixed issues with Steam Deck optimization not applying Cleaned up control hint layout for Steam Deck (shout-out to @Amf…
- 200,000+ Deaths and Counting - 15 July 2025
Hey everyone, We’re excited to announce that in just three weeks since launch, Through the Nightmares players have collectively racked up over 200,000 player deaths. And the number keeps rising! Whether you charged at Morpheus head-on or slipped up on one of the (many) tricky platforms, every spectacular demise has been making us happy as the developer. We’re love to see many of you embrace the challenge (and often the agony) of escaping the Nightmare. THANK YOU! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266210/Through_the_Nightmares/ Think you can escape the Nightmare’s death tally? Through the Nightmares is available now on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Join Sandman on his adventure, test your skills, and see if you can beat the dream! And one more thing… We’re putting the finishing touches on a big new update, which is coming your way in just a few days. Stay tuned! Until then, swe…
- Through the Nightmares Is OUT NOW 🌕 - 19 June 2025
We’re so excited to say this: Through the Nightmares is out now!Making this game has been a huge journey for our team. It's been a long time since our first prototypes all the way back in 2016! We’re proud to finally share Through the Nightmares with you.To celebrate the launch, we’ve released a brand-new trailer introducing Morpheus, the King of Nightmares himself:Through the Nightmares is our take on what the perfect precision platformer should play like. It was inspired by the classics and perfected by our small team over many (ironically) sleepless nights.🌀What Awaits in the Full Game45+ handcrafted stages across three radically different nightmare realmsDozens of hidden secrets and easter eggsBuilt-in challenges & dream secrets for speedrunners and completionistsCollectible lore items that reveal the story behind each child’s fear🌓(Un)Officially Steam Deck Optimized!That’s right,…
- Through the Nightmares Launches June 19th - 26 May 2025
Hi everyone, It still feels a bit unreal to write this, but it’s official: Through the Nightmares launches on June 19th. We’ve spent years working on this game — chasing wild dreams (and sometimes losing our minds). If you’ve played the demo, gave feedback, or even added it to your wishlist, you’ve been part of this journey. Thank you. To celebrate, here’s a fresh look at what’s coming: We’ll be back soon with more updates. But for now, we just want to say: This is happening. The game is finished. And we can’t wait for you to finally play it. See you in the nightmares on June 19th! Sweet dreams, Sandman Team
- Through the Nightmares arrives June 2025! Check out our new trailer on IGN - 16 April 2025
Hey dreamers! We’ve been dying to share this news: Through the Nightmares is officially launching in June 2025 on Steam and other platforms! To celebrate, our brand-new trailer is now live on IGN’s YouTube channel, showcasing an action-packed glimpse of Sandman, Morpheus, and some of the setpieces waiting for you in the game. We’ve also treated our demo to a fresh update — go check it out and let us know what you think! And that’s not all: we have a sparkling new cover art, courtesy of our friends at Pingle, who will be bringing Through the Nightmares to consoles. Don’t you just love that yellow? (The most eagle-eyed of you will notice we’ve also updated the game’s logo. It’s the same idea, just… nicer.) One more thing… We have a cool new studio logo! It still feels surreal — we’ve been working on TTN as a three-person team since 2016, and it’s hard to believe we’re this close to waking…
- Through the Nightmares Joins the Women’s Day Sale on Steam + NEW DEMO! - 6 March 2025
Hi everyone! We have two updates to share with you today as our team continues working on Through the Nightmares: TTN joins the Women’s Day Sale on Steam! Through the Nightmares is proud to be part of the ongoing Women’s Day Sale event, run by the incredible teams at WINGS and Dames4Games to celebrate women-led games for the International Women’s Day. Here’s a special message from Kate, our Art Director: Hi! I'm Kate, the Art Director at Sandman Team. Through the Nightmares is more than just another platformer to me — it's been a huge part of my life for the past eight years. This game is filled with unique locations, secrets, and, of course, unexpected plot twists. I can't wait to share my vision with you! Today, I’m happy to present our demo alongside other amazing games in the Women's Day Sale. Enjoy! ❤️ The Women’s Day Sale is full of awesome games created by women-led studios. Don’…
- Oops, We Did It Again: Release 0.15.0 - Game Fixes and Polishing - 7 September 2023
The trip to Gamescom was beneficial for us in more ways than one, as it helped us uncover several bugs that we hadn't encountered before. So, we back home from this awesome festival and decided to create a patch, and to make things more interesting, we added a couple of features that were already in development at the time we began working on the patch. General Updates: 😎 Polished the Lvl7 cutscene 😎 Added logic to skip the initial cutscene. This is a feature we've always felt was missing during exhibitions and showcases. Sounds Improvements: 🎧 Updated the in-game music! We are currently in the process of finding our unique audio style and experimenting with various soundscapes and moods. This isn't the final music, but you can have a listen and give us your feedback on how you like it! 🎧 Added sounds for character introductions. Not it is not completely silince. 🎧 Updated a signif…
- Updated Demo for Independence Day of Ukraine - 18 August 2023
Greetings 🖐️ Independence Day, especially at this moment, holds profound significance for every Ukrainian. Therefore, our team has done the great job on the game and decided to update the demo in honor of this occasion. You can play it right now! We have improved the convenience and accessibility of the game, as many of you have requested. Additionally, we have translated the game into Polish, introduced support for multiple save slots, and implemented a multitude of minor changes. More details are provided below. 🛠️General: ✅Added Polish localization ✅Added support for multiple save slots ✅Added or reworked sounds for various mechanics 🎮Controls and Accessibility: ✅Added the ability to customize keyboard controls ✅Added vibration for the gamepad ✅Added a warning about gamepad disconnection ✅Created distinct interfaces for Xbox and PS gamepads (including tutorials) ✅Added LED lightin…
- 🦇 Halloween Event - last change to get the flask! - 26 October 2022
It's Halloween time! And we, as the creators of the game about nightmares, just couldn't stay away, so we decided to make a themed event for you! We also dislike that there is absolutely no customization in our game, so we decided to make an experiment and give you the opportunity to get the first unique resurrection flask skin! You need to download the demo, find 7 pumpkins on the 7 levels, smash them, and tell all your friends about the game! The last point is optional, but if you do, in addition to the flask, you will receive our many thanks! That's all, the flask is yours! The event will only be available for a few days, so don't delay. If you like the game, add it to your wishlist. And if you have any thoughts on other flask skins or customization types, be sure to share your ideas on our Discord. Happy Halloween!
- 🦇 Halloween Event! - 11 October 2022
It's Halloween time! And we, as the creators of the game about nightmares, just couldn't stay away, so we decided to make a themed event for you! We also dislike that there is absolutely no customization in our game, so we decided to make an experiment and give you the opportunity to get the first unique resurrection flask skin! You need to download the demo, find 7 pumpkins on the 7 levels, smash them, and tell all your friends about the game! The last point is optional, but if you do, in addition to the flask, you will receive our many thanks! That's all, the flask is yours! The event will only be available for a few days, so don't delay. If you like the game, add it to your wishlist. And if you have any thoughts on other flask skins or customization types, be sure to share your ideas on our Discord. Happy Halloween!
- 🎮 New Demo Gameplay on Steam Next Fest (vol.2) - 2 October 2022
A new demo of our game will be available very soon! But we can't wait and want to show you how it will look like! We will make two special streams where we will show the walkthrough of the entire updated first chapter – and this is almost a third of the game! If you like the game and don't want to miss the release of the demo - join our Discord! There you will find a lot of interesting information about the game development process. See you on stream! 😉
- 🎮 New Demo Gameplay on Steam Next Fest (vol.1) - 2 October 2022
A new demo of our game will be available very soon! But we can't wait and want to show you how it will look like! We will make two special streams where we will show the walkthrough of the entire updated first chapter – and this is almost a third of the game! If you like the game and don't want to miss the release of the demo - join our Discord! There you will find a lot of interesting information about the game development process. See you on stream! 😉
