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Nightmares

by Hot Cake Games

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Nightmares

Stats

Live numbers from Roblox
Players
128
Visits
123,770,195
Upvotes
87,461
Downvotes
24,169
Rating
78.3%
Favorites
4,075,559
Average Playtime
10.00 Minutes
Game Updated
Jul 9, 2026

How popular is Nightmares?

How the game is trending over time
Concurrent players
128
New visits
+1,056,439
Like percent
78.349%
New likes
+272

About Nightmares

What the game is about and where to play it

Nightmares is a mansion horror mystery game on Roblox developed by Hot Cake Games, active since May 2020 and one of the most favorited horror games on the platform with 3.89 million favorites from 121 million visits - roughly 1 in every 31 visitors favorites the game, an extraordinary retention signal for the horror genre. Players survive their worst fears while investigating the haunted mansion's secrets to understand what is really happening.

The game blends horror survival with mystery exploration and a unique in-game action mechanic:

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore a haunted mansion full of secrets that piece together the story behind the nightmare world
  • βš”οΈ Survive nightmare encounters in the mansion's dark corridors and rooms
  • πŸ’° Earn Tokens - the in-game currency - through gameplay and like-milestone rewards
  • 🎭 Servers hold just 14 players, keeping the horror personal and the atmosphere intimate
  • πŸ’Ž The CRY action (hold C on PC, R1 on controller) is a unique mechanic tied to the narrative

Tokens are earned through gameplay and like-milestone rewards. Hot Cake Games updates a new milestone reward in the game description whenever a new threshold is hit, with the next target listed alongside it.

Nightmares' 3.89 million favorites represent one of the highest engagement rates in all of Roblox horror. Horror fans should also explore Night [HORROR] and Nightlight [HORROR] for other single-setting atmospheric horror titles with similarly strong community followings.

Available on

PC
Yes
Mobile
Yes
Console
Yes

Nightmares FAQ

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What is Nightmares on Roblox?
Nightmares is a mansion horror mystery game on Roblox by Hot Cake Games where players survive their worst fears while uncovering the secrets behind a haunted mansion. It has been active since May 2020 and has accumulated 3.89 million favorites from 121 million visits.
Who made Nightmares on Roblox?
Nightmares was created by Hot Cake Games, a verified Roblox developer group. The game launched in May 2020 and continues to receive updates, with the most recent Roblox update in February 2026.
What does the CRY action do in Nightmares?
CRY is performed by holding C on PC, R1 on PlayStation controller, or the equivalent UI button. It is an in-game mechanic tied to the narrative and gameplay systems within the mansion. The exact effect is part of the mystery players uncover during their run.
What are Tokens in Nightmares?
Tokens are the in-game currency in Nightmares. They are earned through gameplay and can also be claimed via like-milestone promo codes. Hot Cake Games releases new codes as the game's like count reaches specific milestones, with the active code shown directly in the game description.
How do Nightmares like-milestone codes work?
Nightmares releases new codes when the game's like count hits specific thresholds. The current code and the next milestone target are listed in the game description on Roblox. When the like count reaches the target, a new code is announced in the description. Following the game and checking the description is the best way to catch codes as they release.

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