Joey’s Nightmare II is a roguelike deckbuilding game made by a small indie team. Its gameplay is inspired by Slay the Spire, Monster Train, and Lost in Fantaland, while the art style draws inspiration from Adventure Time.
Core Gameplay
Build your deck, strategise each run, and survive unpredictable encounters in a constantly changing dream world. Fight bizarre enemies, discover strange blessings, and search for the next dream gate to escape Joey’s nightmare!
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Story
Joey is a timid child with an overactive imagination. Recently, he learned a new word: “Key.”
Now, everyone he sees during the day transforms into strange “Key” monsters in his dreams — Monkey, Donkey, Turkey…
Each time Joey defeats one of these bizarre nightmare creatures, they leave behind mysterious blessings and powers, helping him grow braver as he descends deeper into the darkness of his dreams.
Choose from 3 different classes and embark on a surreal adventure with over 460 cards to discover!
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Features
460 cards, 3 classes, and 7 unique archetypes
12 nightmare-themed maps
Fight hilarious monkeys, turkeys, donkeys, and other bizarre enemies
Unexpected monster abilities — the cuter they look, the harder they hit
Powerful progression systems and satisfying card combos
Made by a small team of Roguelike deckbuilding fans
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Demo Available Now!
A free demo is available now and includes a fully playable class with all difficulty levels.
Wishlist Joey’s Nightmare II on Steam now to stay updated on its full release in Q3 2026!
