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Daymare: 1998

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3.3/5

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3.3

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Daymare: 1998
Description
DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror with hardcore survival mechanics and hard to kill enemies. It requires a strategical approach to combat and puzzles and offers a multi-character point of view on the story, revealing a deep and obscure lore. The scene is set with a secret research fa...
Critics reviews
19 %
Recommend
User reviews

3.3/5

( 158 Reviews )

3.3

158 Reviews

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Product details
2019, Invader Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit required), Intel®Core i5-4460, 2.70GHz or AMD FX-6300 or better, 8 GB RAM...
DLCs
Daymare: 1998 - Digital Soundtrack
Time to beat
10 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
14.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Description
DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror with hardcore survival mechanics and hard to kill enemies. It requires a strategical approach to combat and puzzles and offers a multi-character point of view on the story, revealing a deep and obscure lore.


The scene is set with a secret research facility, a deadly chemical weapon and a special security team to investigate this incident with the potential to become much more than just a security breach. Follow the steps of an elite soldier, a helicopter pilot and a forest ranger, as they play out their roles in an event that transforms one peaceful small town into a deadly zone and its citizens into bloodthirsty monsters. Take the creatures down first, before looking for any clues and evidence to bring more sense to the mess. Keep track of your itinerary, as resources are scarce in a situation like this! Anything can happen when your daymares become real…



Fans of the iconic cinematographic brands and classical gloomy survival horror games of the '90s will be thrilled, seeing how DAYMARE: 1998 recreates the atmosphere of the most beloved works from the end of the millennium and places a typical yet fresh story in the middle of it. The plot unfolds through the eyes of various characters, putting players in the shoes of different personalities that will guide them through their theories and doubts about the situation. Backtracking, managing ammo, collecting lore items, solving environmental puzzles and the overall difficulty will help players jump a couple decades back and get chilled to the bone in their first real daymare.

Main features:

  • Multi-character POV – see the story from different angles and discover the truth
  • Dreadful enemies – rendered in detail with lifelike animations and dismemberment
  • Realistic HUD – check inventory, health and position on a special piece of gear
  • Environmental puzzles – finding your way is not always easy, look for clues
  • Classic mechanics - limited ammo and save points, backtracking, collectibles, tough enemies and more
  • Modern graphics and effects – not all is classic thanks to Unreal Engine 4
  • Experience 90s – homage to the era with tons of references

© 2019 Destructive Creations. Developed by Invader Studios. All rights reserved.

System requirements
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
10 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
14.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2019-09-17T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
22 GB

Game features

Languages
English
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Deutsch
audio
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español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
Português do Brasil
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русский
audio
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中文(简体)
audio
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Critics reviews
56
Top Critic Average
19 %
Critics Recommend
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Posted on: October 23, 2025

Takohedo

Verified owner

Games: 12 Reviews: 3

Good but rough around the edges

This game surprised me positively in a wide variety of aspects. -Good Visuals with plenty references to OG Resident Evil titles from the PS1 era - The story for the majority of it is pretty interesting with plenty unexpected curve balls - Characters constantly do things that you don't expect deviating from usual zombie game cliches. - The combat is challenging with the addition of the fast reload mechanic in which you drop your magazine on the ground. The bad things: - Some puzzles are completely random, either requiring very especific IRL knowledge, giving vague descriptions or even hints that are the OPPOSITE of what you need to complete it. - Lore File sizes are WAY TOO BIG. I love reading lore in these games but usually files should be 2 to 3 pages MAX. In DAYMARE it is not uncommon to find files up to 10 pages long which makes reading it a CHORE! - The inventory screen is way too slow which makes reloading mags or healing yourself during huge fights (especially against bosses) pretty much impossible. Overall I had a good experience with only a few moments of frustration. I would recommend if you want MORE survival horror in your life.


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Posted on: October 30, 2025

andresFer25

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Games: 9 Reviews: 1

Excellent game

One of the best games i ever played, i really enyoyed, it got me scared a lot of time haha


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Posted on: November 9, 2025

4Phantom4

Verified owner

Games: 112 Reviews: 8

not fun to play

I have not finished the game, it is boring and I did not like the characters, the voice acting, the shooting and enemies... only the graphics are good, but that is not enough


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Posted on: November 14, 2025

AceMercsLive

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Games: 4 Reviews: 1

Better than expected!

Play on Modern not Classic. The voice acting wasn't amazing but over all it was actually pretty solid!


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Posted on: November 19, 2025

rpgking111

Verified owner

Games: 230 Reviews: 5

Decent "RE" type game w/ motion sickness

Game has trong "RE" franchise vibes. The camera shaking makes me motion sick. No FOV or camera shake options brings this 4-star game down to 3 stars.


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