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Press release:
Tuesday 24th of February, 2026. Fairplay Studios and Red Dunes Games are pleased to announce a release that is targeted for Q2 2026 and invite you to sleep with the lights on when Nightmare Circus comes to PC and consoles worldwide in 2026. One of the stars at the Tokyo Game Show, this title is gaining a lot of fans within the gaming community for its visuals and clever on-screen dynamics. There is now a demo available for everyone to sample the carnival of delights on offer!

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Nightmare Circus is a surreal and thrilling action-adventure where an innocent puppeteer becomes trapped in the twisted Nightmare Realm: a dreamlike world born from a traveling circus gone wrong. Explore the shifting landscapes, battle nightmarish creations, and rescue lost performers as you battle to survive. You’ll need to uncover the dark secret behind the realm if you want to wake up from this nightmare…

Players must wield the puppeteer’s strings to ensnare enemies, slam them into each other, and unleash devastating crashes. Each of your movements is a weapon, every clash a performance. Combat is the greatest show as you’ll wind your way through 8-12 hours of challenging puzzles, together with quirky combat and all-out action!

Equal parts cute and creepy, this original adventure game encourages you to run away with the circus, with no promises that you’re going to make it home alive. Players who enjoy Death’s Door or Tunic will feel right at home with the tight, skill-based combat and a sense of atmospheric exploration.

Feature Facts:

Fluid combo system that lets you mix and match your attacks!
Devastating combo attack sequences for the enemies by choosing from three unique control bars.
Smash, crash, and slam your way through enemies and obstacles.
Customize your playstyle.
Dominate the enemies with your ‘puppet string’.
An arsenal of tools and abilities.
Plus much more.

Set out on a journey to find his friends and escape the nightmare!

Can you play with madness?

It’s your circus and your nightmares – will you be able to battle your way safely til dawn? Find out when Nightmare Circus launches on PC and consoles in 2026.

About FairPlay Studios
FairPlay Studios is a game development company based in Bangkok, Thailand.

With the mission to create games that reflect our passion for games, we look to create games that we, ourselves as gamers, would love to play! We’re helping to craft an era of a thriving Thai game industry whereby Thailand can compete at a global level for games, talent, and creative innovation. We want to spearhead this movement by bringing FairPlay Studios’ games into the hands and hearts of people worldwide.

Our mission is to invoke the people’s pure emotions through games and fulfil the wish that “May Our Games Brighten Your Day”.

About Red Dunes Games
Red Dunes Games is an independent game developer and publisher based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With a global outlook and deep roots in storytelling, Red Dunes creates and publishes original games that resonate with players across cultures. The company is known for its creativity, production quality, and commitment to working with world-class partners.