“Nightmare Frontier” Revealed: A Gritty, Cthulhu-Infused Tactics Looter from the Makers of Hard West II
Announcement & First Look Ice Code Games—the studio behind Hard West II and Rogue Waters—has lifted the veil on Nightmare Frontier, a turn-based tactical “gun-n-slash” that doubles as an...
Announcement & First Look
Ice Code Games—the studio behind Hard West II and Rogue Waters—has lifted the veil on Nightmare Frontier, a turn-based tactical “gun-n-slash” that doubles as an extraction looter. Imagine XCOM’s precision firefights merged with the high-stakes scavenging of Hunt: Showdown, all soaked in cosmic dread straight out of Lovecraft. An announcement trailer and a batch of screenshots are already live on Steam, giving a taste of the terror to come.
Setting: 19th-Century America with a Twist
The story unfolds in an alternate 1800s America, forever scarred by a cataclysmic night when reality cracked open. In the aftermath, Dreadweavers—monstrous incarnations of humanity’s deepest fears—prowl city streets that bleed into a shadowy “terror dimension.” Survivors cling to life amid the ruins, desperate to learn what triggered the Nightmare and whether it can be stopped.
Your Role: Lead the Scavengers
Players step into the boots of “the Ringleader,” a hardened survivor who rallies a band of scavengers willing to risk everything for precious loot. Every incursion into the city is a high-risk, high-reward expedition: victory means powerful gear and answers; failure means the Nightmare claims another soul.
Gameplay Highlights
| Feature | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Turn-Based “Gun-n-Slash” | Classic grid tactics layered with brutal, close-quarters gunplay. |
| Dynamic Horror Mechanics | Sanity-bending events can warp the battlefield—or your squad. |
| Extraction Looter Loop | Grab valuables and escape alive, or lose it all if a run goes south. |
| Risk-Reward Systems | The deeper you delve, the better the loot…but the Dreadweavers grow stronger. |
Wishlist It Now
Ice Code Games promises a relentless blend of strategy, horror, and treasure hunting when Nightmare Frontier arrives on PC. If eldritch tactical showdowns sound like your jam, smash that Wishlist button on Steam to stay updated on development milestones and release news.
Gear up, steel your nerves, and prepare to face the Nightmare.
