"Nightmare Frontier: New Tactical Strategy Game for PC Announced"

Author : Nora May 12,2025

Developer Ice Code Games, known for titles like Hard West II and Rogue Waters, has unveiled their latest project: Nightmare Frontier. This tactical turn-based strategy game blends elements of XCOM, Hunt: Showdown, and a touch of Cthulhu, creating an extraction looter experience that promises to thrill fans of the genre. You can watch the announcement trailer above and browse the first screenshots in the gallery below.

Set in an alternate version of 19th-century America, the narrative of Nightmare Frontier begins shortly after a mysterious event that reshaped the world. The fabric separating reality from an unknown horror has begun to unravel, compelling survivors to unravel the secrets of that fateful night and the source of the Nightmare. The city streets have become a battleground, overrun by monstrous entities known as Dreadweavers, which are manifestations of humanity's deepest fears. Players assume the role of the ringleader, navigating this terrifying new reality. Despite the overwhelming terror, the ringleader leads a group of scavengers into the heart of the city, braving the dangers in pursuit of valuable loot.

Nightmare Frontier - First Screenshots

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Nightmare Frontier offers a unique blend of turn-based "gun-n-slash" combat, with elements of horror that can shift the gameplay dynamics, a compelling risk-reward system, and tantalizing loot opportunities. If this game piques your interest, you can wishlist Nightmare Frontier on Steam to stay updated on its development and release.