Nightmare Frontier
By Ice Code Games · published by Slitherine Ltd.
Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Nightmare Frontier · record updated 23 hours ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Ice Code Games
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Steam profile
- Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
- Technologies
- Unity detected
Languages
16 · 0 with full audio| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | |
| French | Yes | Yes | |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | |
| German | Yes | Yes | |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | Yes | |
| Polish | Yes | Yes |
All 16 languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian | Yes | Yes | |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | Yes | |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | Yes | |
| Czech | Yes | Yes | |
| Turkish | Yes | Yes | |
| Ukrainian | Yes | Yes | |
| Hungarian | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Controller
- Full support
Features
6Prices
Euro area€EUR
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Americas 10
United States$USD
$24.99
Lowest $24.99 · Oct 2026
CanadaCA$CAD
C$ 29.99
Lowest C$ 29.99 · Oct 2026
BrazilR$BRL
R$83,99
Lowest R$83,99 · Oct 2026
MexicoMex$MXN
Mex$ 324.99
Lowest Mex$ 324.99 · Oct 2026
Latin America (USD)$USD
$12.49
Lowest $12.49 · Oct 2026
ChileCLP$CLP
CLP$14.999
Lowest CLP$14.999 · Oct 2026
ColombiaCOL$COP
COL$ 60.999,00
Lowest COL$ 60.999,00 · Oct 2026
PeruS/.PEN
S/. 59.99
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Uruguay$UUYU
$U830,00
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Costa Rica₡CRC
₡12.000,00
Lowest ₡12.000,00 · Oct 2026
Europe 5
CIS 4
Asia-Pacific 15
Japan¥JPY
¥3,150
Lowest ¥3,150 · Oct 2026
South Korea₩KRW
₩ 26,500
Lowest ₩ 26,500 · Oct 2026
China¥CNY
¥93.00
Lowest ¥93.00 · Oct 2026
Hong KongHK$HKD
HK$ 145.00
Lowest HK$ 145.00 · Oct 2026
TaiwanNT$TWD
NT$ 469.00
Lowest NT$ 469.00 · Oct 2026
SingaporeS$SGD
S$24.75
Lowest S$24.75 · Oct 2026
MalaysiaRMMYR
RM58.49
Lowest RM58.49 · Oct 2026
IndonesiaRpIDR
Rp 214 999
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Thailand฿THB
฿459.00
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Philippines₱PHP
₱749.00
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Vietnam₫VND
338.000₫
Lowest 338.000₫ · Oct 2026
India₹INR
₹1,149.00
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South Asia (USD)$USD
$12.49
Lowest $12.49 · Oct 2026
AustraliaA$AUD
A$ 34.95
Lowest A$ 34.95 · Oct 2026
New ZealandNZ$NZD
NZ$ 38.49
Lowest NZ$ 38.49 · Oct 2026
Middle East & Africa 7
Israel₪ILS
₪90.99
Lowest ₪90.99 · Oct 2026
Saudi ArabiaSRSAR
58.49 SR
Lowest 58.49 SR · Oct 2026
United Arab EmiratesAED
74.99 AED
Lowest 74.99 AED · Oct 2026
KuwaitKDKWD
4.85 KD
Lowest 4.85 KD · Oct 2026
QatarQRQAR
62.99 QR
Lowest 62.99 QR · Oct 2026
South AfricaRZAR
R 239.99
Lowest R 239.99 · Oct 2026
Patches
Patch notes
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Aug 5, 2026 Update 1.0.1.1652B - Patch Notes
We're releasing a new update for Nightmare Frontier. Please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.BUGFIXESFixed the issue causing holstered Items to disappear when transfer…
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Jul 30, 2026 Update 1.0.1.1651 - Patch Notes
We're releasing a new update for Nightmare Frontier. Please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.IMPROVEMENTSTactical ModeAbility icons introduced in Scavenger tooltips du…
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Jul 22, 2026 V1.0 is out now
The wait is officially over. Nightmare Frontier has officially left Early Access and entered Version 1.0.To everyone who supported us during Early Access, reporting bugs, sharing feedback, and sticking with us through every patch. Thank yo…
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Jun 4, 2026 Twisted Prosperity update out now
The frontier just got a lot more hostile and a whole lot more rewarding. Welcome to the Twisted Prosperity update, Scavengers! In this major patch, we are radically reshaping how you navigate the shadows of the Nightmare Frontier. Survival…
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Mar 31, 2026 Hotfix v0.5.7.1132
Hi Scavengers, we are releasing a hotfix for Nightmare Frontier. This small update will fix some bugs that you have encountered during your extractions. Hotfix v0.5.7.1132Fixed a blocker during the "Spark in the Dark" dialogue. Fixed a blo…
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Mar 23, 2026 Reap what you sow update out now
The 'Reap What You Sow' update has officially arrived in Nightmare Frontier, transforming the way you survive, progress, and face the end. With a terrifying reimagining of the Death now stalking the higher tiers, it’s no longer just about …
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Jan 29, 2026 Not Dead Yet patch out now
Death wasn’t the end.The Not Dead Yet patch pushes Nightmare Frontier deeper into the abyss, expanding the boss fight first unleashed in December with a brutal second stage that tests everything you’ve learned so far.This update also intro…
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Dec 9, 2025 Nightmare Frontier | New update
Slitherine Becomes the Official PublisherWe’re proud to announce that Slitherine is now the official publisher of Nightmare Frontier. Their long-standing expertise in strategy games makes them the perfect partner as we continue to grow and…
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Oct 27, 2025 Pumpkin Patch [0.5.4]
This scavenger party is coming home just in time for Halloween! Apologies for the long silence - we ventured a bit too deep into the Nightmare this time around, but we made it back and we’ll have some exciting news to share pretty soon.Mea…
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Aug 6, 2025 Patch [0.5.3]
What we fixed: Combo & Passive Behaviors - Fixed the trigger order for various behaviors to ensure better gameplay flow. Resource Stacks Count - Fixed the resource stack count bug in the run summary. What we added: Stun Resistance Buff - A…
Builds
2| Build | Branch | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 24554740 | public | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 23544054 | legacy_early_access_build | Jul 20, 2026 |
Packages & DLC
Packages
4DLCs
1| ID | Name | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 5027550 | Not on the store yet | — |
Depots
Depots
6| ID | Name | Systems | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228988 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 228990 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 229005 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 229033 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 3310951 | — | Windows | 5.91 GB | 5.27 GB | 851630159894256330 |
| 3310952 | — | All | 3.6 MB | 1.5 MB | 1789314422537379594 |
Branches
2| Branch | Build | Updated | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 24554740 | Aug 5, 2026 | Open |
| legacy_early_access_build Access the old Early Access build to continue using your old save files. Version 1.0 is not compatible with EA saves. | 23544054 | Jul 20, 2026 | Open |
Configuration
Install foldersteamapps/common/NightmareFrontier
Launch options
3| Executable | Arguments | Systems | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderdome.exe | Windows · 64-bit | ||
| Launcher.exe | Windows | ||
| NightmareFrontier.exe | Windows |
Cloud saves
| Root | Path | Pattern | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinAppDataLocalLow | Ice Code Games/NightmareFrontier/Saves | *.* | Windows |
| WinAppDataLocalLow | Ice Code Games/NightmareFrontier/Saves_FullVersion | *.* | Windows |
Achievements
Global unlock rate
share of players who have it-
Survive the Nightmare
Win a level at Nightmare Level I.
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Nightmare Veteran
Win a level at Nightmare Level II.
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Into the Nightmare
Complete the Prologue.
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Fast and Deadly
Kill all enemies in the first turn.
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First Blood
Kill your first enemy.
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Triple Threat
Kill 3 enemies in a single turn.
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Upgrade Complete
Upgrade a weapon for the first time.
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Safe Return
Extract safely for the first time.
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Blitz
Win a battle within 2 rounds.
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Double Kill
Kill 2 or more enemies with a single ability use.
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Untouchable
Complete a level without taking damage.
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Nightmare Conqueror
Win a level at Nightmare Level III.
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Nightmare Speedrun
Complete a Nightmare Level III+ level in under 5 turns.
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Battle Hardened
Complete an expedition on Challenging difficulty.
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Graveyard Shift
Kill 100 enemies.
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HQ Improvements
Purchase your first HQ upgrade.
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Last Man Standing
Win a battle with only one squad member alive.
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One Man Army
Kill 5 enemies with one character in one turn.
All 47 achievements
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Regular Customer
Complete 10 safe extractions.
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Skill Surge
Use 10 different skills in one turn.
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Exterminator
Kill 7 or more enemies in a single round.
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Combo Starter
Apply 2 different status effects to one enemy.
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Veteran Slayer
Kill a total of 500 enemies.
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Untouchable: Nightmare
Complete a Nightmare Level III+ level without taking damage.
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Overkill
Deal 10+ damage in a single hit.
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Nightmare Master
Win a level at maximum Nightmare Level.
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Easy Stroll
Complete an expedition on Relaxing difficulty.
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Devastator
Deal 20 or more damage in a single hit.
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Mass Grave
Kill 5 enemies with one attack.
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On The Edge
Complete extraction with all party members at 1 HP.
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Old Hand
Complete 25 safe extractions.
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War of Attrition
Win a battle that lasts 10 or more rounds.
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Department Head
Completely upgrade one department in HQ.
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Bravado Strike
Kill 10 enemies with one character in one turn.
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Pacifist Run
Complete a level without killing any enemies.
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Brutal Survivor
Complete an expedition on Brutal difficulty.
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Defeat the Doc
Defeat the Doc.
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Tavern Regular
Extract safely 50 times.
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Slums Veteran
Reach depth 100 in the Slums district.
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Nightmare Walker
Complete an expedition on Nightmarish difficulty.
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Defeat the Abomination
Defeat the Abomination.
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Chinatown Veteran
Reach depth 100 in the Chinatown district.
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Status Overload
Inflict 4 different status effects on one opponent.
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Wealthy Veteran
Reach depth 100 in the Wealthy district.
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Docks Veteran
Reach depth 100 in the Docks district.
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Safe Hands
Extract safely 100 times.
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Fully Operational
Unlock all upgrades in the HQ.
Screenshots
News
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Oct 26, 2026 · Community Announcements Wicked Nightmare out now
Wicked Harvest, the first DLC for the tactical extraction looter Nightmare Frontier, is out now, introducing twelve terrifying new enemies, legendary gear, and an entirely new hunt that will push eve…
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Oct 15, 2026 · Community Announcements Wicked Harvest out on October 26th
The dark world of Nightmare Frontier is about to expand. Mark your calendars, the game's very first DLC, Wicked Harvest, arrives on October 26, bringing new threats and fresh challenges to overcome. …
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Sep 24, 2026 · Community Announcements Beta sign-ups
Attention, Scavengers,A new challenge awaits on the horizon, and we need your help to brave what lies within. Sign-ups are officially open for the upcoming Nightmare Frontier Beta!As we prepare to ro…
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Aug 7, 2026 · Community Announcements Community Assets
Attention Scavengers, We are thrilled to announce that the Nightmare Frontier Steam Community items have officially arrived! You can now collect, craft, and customize your Steam profile with theme-in…
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Jul 15, 2026 · Community Announcements Nightmare Frontier will be featured at Slitherine Next - Save The Date
Mark your calendars and get ready, Slitherine Next is back on July 22, 2026 at 6 pm CEST on our official channels.Expect updates from your favourite franchises such as Distant Worlds 2, Nightmare Fro…
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Jul 3, 2026 · Community Announcements Release date announcement
Hello scavengers! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. After an incredible journey through Early Access, Nightmare Frontier is officially launching on July 22nd. First and foremost, a …
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May 8, 2026 · Community Announcements The Deadwood Awakens: Open Beta Now Live!
Scavengers, the fog is shifting. We are thrilled to announce that the Open Beta for our latest Nightmare Frontier update is officially live!This update introduces a haunting new threat and a complete…
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Mar 16, 2026 · Community Announcements Reap what you sow | Release date announcement
The next major update for Nightmare Frontier, “Reap What You Sow,” launches on March 23rd.This update brings a complete reimagination of one of the game’s existing Fears and enemies. Something famili…
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Dec 2, 2025 · Community Announcements Nightmare Frontier | Demo ending soon
Hello scavengers! A quick heads-up: the Nightmare Frontier demo will be disabled in one week. If you haven’t had the chance to test your strategies, loot, or face the Dreadweavers, now’s the perfect …
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Aug 10, 2025 · Community Announcements Grab this deal before it's too late... ⌛️
Last chance! Our discount ends today—snag the game now while the loot is still up for grabs at a great price! ⤵️ 📢 Ends: Mon, Aug 11 at 10 AM PDT (7 PM GMT+2) 📢
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