Nightrunner: Shadows of the Forgotten Realm

Nightrunner is an atmospheric, 3D dark fantasy survival and exploration game powered by Three.js and WebGL. Set in a mysterious realm where a haunted forest shifts shape every night, the game blends psychological tension with deep narrative exploration.

📖 The Story

In a forgotten kingdom, the woods are haunted not by the dead, but by the lost memories of those consumed by the dark. You play as a devoted parent whose child has been mysteriously abducted on a stormy winter night. Armed with only a lantern and a solemn promise to never leave your child alone in the dark, you must venture beyond the Black Forest across 20 trials and 4 distinct acts.

Along the way, you will uncover the truth behind the masked guardians, the dark forces manipulating them, and why your lantern holds the key to an ancient power.

🌟 Key Gameplay Features

• The Lantern as Your Lifeline: Your lantern is your primary survival, exploration, and storytelling tool. Manage your fuel carefully by collecting Common Light Sparks while navigating thickening fog and dynamic shadows.
• Memory Crystals & Lore Codex: Discover rare Memory Sparks and fragments of your child's favorite belongings. Each discovery unlocks rich narrative flashbacks and audio snippets voiced with emotional depth.
• The Loyal Companion: A faithful hound follows your footsteps, barking and alerting you when hidden secrets or memory crystals are near.
• Strategic Mechanics:
  • Focus Beam (Spacebar): Pierces through thick shadows and exposes hidden paths.
  • Quick Dash (Shift): Helps you evade hooded pursuers and cross fragile terrain.
• Semi-Open Exploration & Progression: Freely explore act hubs in any order across diverse biomes (from snowy meadows and whispering woods to rain villages and frozen lakes) before facing major Act Boss encounters.
• Multiple Endings: Your choices, memory collection, and light management shape your ultimate fate and determine how the story concludes.