Summer Nightmare

Horror visual novel about a school nightmare with real consequences

Team Summer Nightmare · Published by Elkibe Games · Released Dec 6, 2017

Gore Adventure Casual Free To Play Indie

Reviews: Mixed; 57% of 646
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Dec 10, 2017
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Summer Nightmare?

A free, single-player visual novel set in a nightmare version of Riel's school. You read his story and follow broadcast hints to gather clues, trying to end a deadly game and protect his friends and teacher. The story has four possible endings.

For you if...

+you prefer short, reading-focused games over complex mechanics

Not for you if...

−you prefer to avoid gore and violent deaths

What players say

57% of 646 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and unsettling atmosphere. Common complaints concern the English translation, disjointed storytelling, and choices that have little impact.

Screenshots and trailer

Summer Nightmare system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Summer Nightmare?

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10
Processor: Pentium 4 - 1.8 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Summer Nightmare have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Summer Nightmare run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 5
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Summer Nightmare use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam