Connection: The Nightmare Within

Buy86%

Very Positive · 158 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows

Dragon Level · Action · Oct 25, 2024

Player review score
86%
Very Positive
Price
$7.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
39
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
18
Full audio1 of 18
Subtitles18 of 18

Should I buy Connection: The Nightmare Within?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 67 sampled reviews

Based on 158 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 67 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise25% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
18 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
On one hand, it avoids overstaying its welcome and maintains a focused narrative arc.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
17 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
The fixed angles evoke nostalgia and carefully frame corridors and rooms to heighten tension, while the modern camera option offers a more immediate, action-oriented feel during combat encounters.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
13 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
It's an impressive feat with good production value from otherwise such a small team telling their own cheesy story with a solid foundation and good gameplay loop.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
Detailed environments, moody lighting, and cinematic compositions create a consistent sense of dread.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
9 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
I felt satisfied getting 100% achievements within 12 hours on normal difficulty.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
7 of 67 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack underscores dramatic moments without overwhelming them, often relying on restraint rather than constant musical presence.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story18 reviews
Combat17 reviews
Gameplay13 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Difficulty9 reviews
Audio7 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
100% still recommend
Bugs
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$7.99

The lowest we've tracked is $3.99.

6 points recordedtoday · $7.99

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