Kyiv, Ukraine – May 26, 2025. Through the Nightmares, the challenge-driven platformer from developer Sandman Team and publisher Pingle Studio, officially launches June 19th, 2025, across PC & consoles.
To celebrate, a brand-new demo is out now on PlayStation and Xbox, inviting console players to descend into a side-scrolling dream scenario that has already humbled many players on Steam. For those who prefer to have their nightmares on the move, a Switch demo is coming June 5th.
The alarm also went off for the new trailer, offering a cheeky sneak peek at the game’s delightfully dream-warping, often cruel — yet always fun — level design.
Tuck in tight, platforming fans. Through the Nightmares comes June 19th to PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Through the Nightmares — Console Demo Trailer
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Through the Nightmares Demo on PlayStation Store
store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10014204
Through the Nightmares Demo on Xbox Store
xbox.com/en-US/games/store/through-the-nightmares/9pdmb5rn184z
Download Screenshots and Press Assets
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A challenge-driven platformer in the footsteps of genre’s most exacting entries, Through the Nightmares asks players to help a mythical spirit save children from an endless dream. You’ll die hundreds of times, escape from memories manifested as monsters, and overcome tragedies transformed into traps. And if you should die before you wake… press respawn and try again.
In Through the Nightmares, players take control of Sandman, a guardian spirit who brings peaceful sleep. But dreams turn dark when Morpheus, a corrupted deity, imprisons innocent children within an endless nightmare. To rescue them, Sandman must journey into a surreal, perilous dream world.
Players will face over 45 carefully crafted levels across three chapters of the game’s narrative. Each nightmare is a childhood fear brought to life — from creatures lurking in dark forests to monsters hiding beneath beds.
Already praised for its brutal yet deeply rewarding gameplay, Through the Nightmares delivers a ruthless, precision-driven platforming experience. The game’s multiple unique twists on the genre are spearheaded by Sandman’s ability to change his size, which directly impacts physics — altering momentum, jump arcs, and the ways players navigate obstacles, traps, and secret pathways.
The children are waiting. But the dream already knows you’re here… and it will stop at nothing to ensure you never leave.
Key Features
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Size-Shifting Platforming. Change your size to squeeze through tight spaces, manipulate traps, and discover hidden shortcuts.
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Challenge-Driven Gameplay. Enjoy ruthless precision platforming with instant respawns and a unique checkpoint system that lets you control where you respawn by using a collectible item.
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Handcrafted Dreamscapes. Explore dozens of handcrafted levels across three chapters and six different locations based on Nordic folklore, modern-day suburbia, and medieval ruins.
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Reactive Environments. Manipulate the dreamscape with Sandman’s abilities to open up new pathways, discover secrets, and solve tricky challenges.
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Narrative-Driven Collectibles. Collect personal items from each nightmare to learn more about the children’s past, reveal the deeper story, and piece together the truth of what happened to Morpheus.
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Immersive Visuals and Haunting Soundtrack. Nightmare dreamscapes are brought to life with striking low-poly art and a haunting original score.
Factsheet
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Developer: Sandman Team
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Publisher: Sandman Team (Steam), Pingle Studio (Consoles)
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Platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Genre: Precision Platformer
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Planned Release Date: June 19th, 2025
Links
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Website: throughthenightmares.com
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Steam: s.team/a/1266210
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Twitter/X: @kovnirdev
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Discord: discord.com/invite/eraxzJB
About Sandman Team
Sandman Team is made up of three developers from Ukraine. We’ve spent the last nine years bringing Through the Nightmares to life (and many sleepless nights making it the best game we can). We hope you enjoy the journey!
About Pingle Studio
Pingle Studio is a game development and publishing partner specializing in AA and AAA projects across PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. With over 17 years of experience and a team of 300+ industry professionals, Pingle provides full-cycle development, porting, co-development, QA, and publishing services. The studio is known for its technical expertise, platform certification support, and commitment to high-quality delivery.
Pingle has contributed to titles for renowned partners including Disney, EA, Epic Games, Square Enix Montréal, Zynga, Jagex, Starbreeze, and Sega. From innovative indies to large-scale franchises, Pingle helps bring bold creative visions to life — on time, on target, and on every major platform.