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Nightmare Circus release date

Nightmare Circus is expected in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; no exact date has been announced. It is developed by FairPlay Studios and published by Red Dunes Games.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
Release date2026No exact day announced
PlatformsPC · PS5 +57 platforms

Key facts

Release date
2026year announced, no exact date yet
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer
FairPlay Studios
Publisher
Red Dunes Games
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Status

What’s confirmed about Nightmare Circus

Confirmed

  • Release date2026 (year only)
  • PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
  • DeveloperFairPlay Studios
  • PublisherRed Dunes Games
  • Trailer5 videos released (below)
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Exact release dayOnly the year is announced.
  • PriceThe Steam page doesn't list a price yet.

Worked out from IGDB and the Steam store page. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.

PC specs

Nightmare Circus PC system requirements

OSMinimumRequires a 64-bit processor and operating systemRecommendedRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
ProcessorMinimumAMD FX-4350 or Intel Core i5-3470 or equivalentRecommendedAMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-6700K or equivalent
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon R9 380 or equivalentRecommendedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 or equivalent
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 12
StorageMinimum3 GB available spaceRecommended3 GB available space
Additional NotesMinimumGamepad or Controller RecommendedRecommendedGamepad or Controller Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (10)
English, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Nightmare Circus

Nightmare Circus is an action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of a Puppeteer trapped in the Nightmare Realm. Set out on a journey to find his friends and escape the nightmare!

Screenshots

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Nightmare Circus screenshot 2
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Nightmare Circus screenshot 4
FAQ

Nightmare Circus: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When does Nightmare Circus come out?

Nightmare Circus is expected in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; no exact date has been announced.

Is Nightmare Circus out yet?

No, not yet. Nightmare Circus is expected in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; no exact date has been announced.

What platforms is Nightmare Circus on?

Nightmare Circus is coming on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is Nightmare Circus on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

What are the Nightmare Circus PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Nightmare Circus as AMD FX-4350 or Intel Core i5-3470 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon R9 380 or equivalent, with 3 GB available space. The recommended spec is AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-6700K or equivalent, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 or equivalent. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Nightmare Circus?

Nightmare Circus is developed by FairPlay Studios and published by Red Dunes Games.

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