Comparison

The Forgotten Nightmare vs Methods

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

The Forgotten Nightmare

An interactive fiction game that immerses players in a mystery where they awaken with amnesia after an accident. Explore a hostile world, regain memories, and uncover a dark, yet humorous, Christian-themed story. Experience a refreshing blend of classic gameplay and modern design.

Highlights
  • Interactive fiction gameplay
  • Amnesia mystery storyline
  • Christian-themed narrative
  • Humorous dialogue and responses
  • Modern interface for classic genre
  • Exploration and memory recovery
Features
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The Forgotten Nightmare Remaster is a modern take on a classic game style. Designed with mobile devices in mind, this interactive fiction game will draw you in as your imagination draws the pictures. Try it out and find out why a lost game genre implementing a modern interface makes for a surprisingly refreshing gaming experience. This Christian themed story begins with an accident. An accident that leaves you, as the player, unable to recall not only where you are, but who you are as well. Awakening in an overturned van, being suspended by your seatbelt, you must first figure a way of escape. Once free to explore the area, you find yourself in a world that not only seems strangely empty but openly hostile as well. As the story unfolds and your memory begins to return, you begin to question whether these strange happenings are limited to the immediate area. If your experience of this small town is reflective of the state of the world, then things are certainly not as they used to be! A word of warning! This seemingly dark tale is refreshed by a large number of humorous responses that if caught unaware, may have you bursting out in spontaneous laughter. This may cause embarrassment if played in a public place. In fact, no matter how many hours are spent playing this game, it would be nearly impossible to discover every comical response. But really, could a game of this caliber truly have the power to engage a player? A game without the advanced audio and video quality we’ve come to expect from modern entertainment? There is only one way to find out. Give it a try and discover why this hidden gem has quickly become loved by many who have decided to do so themselves. Some have even dared to say that it is the best game they have ever played. You may be surprised at how quickly and easily the story draws you in!

About

Methods

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve cases. This is the first part of a series, featuring 20 chapters of a compelling storyline and interactive crime scenes.

Highlights
  • Interactive crime scenes
  • Multiple-choice puzzles
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Original soundtrack
  • Distinctive artwork
  • 20 Chapters
Features
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The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution. And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20. Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals. The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime. Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods! Who...will become the world's number one detective? Yours, The Game-master Key features ■ Very Positive in Steam ■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes ■ Contains 20 Chapters ■ Original soundtrack ■ intriguing storyline ■ Distinctive artwork ■ Independent developer Twitter: Methods_Official Instagram: methodsvn https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

Screenshots

The Forgotten Nightmare4 screens
Methods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Forgotten Nightmare at Free against Methods's $2.99. The Forgotten Nightmare also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 9). Methods's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Forgotten Nightmare is free to download; Methods costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Methods holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of The Forgotten Nightmare's written reviews are positive against 100% of Methods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Forgotten Nightmare ships an update every 4 months, Methods fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Forgotten Nightmare versus Methods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Forgotten NightmareMethods
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (44 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB744 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChris RadfordQI YU SG. PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

The Forgotten Nightmare

All ratings44 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Methods

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Forgotten Nightmare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Does not autosave
  • Game starts at the beginning after continuing
  • Stuck in the barn with no progress
  • No hint button

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make more parts of the game
  • Version for iPhone 3

Methods

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Forgotten Nightmare

No in-app purchases

None

Methods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Forgotten Nightmare free?
The Forgotten Nightmare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods free?
Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Forgotten Nightmare or Methods?
Methods is rated higher. The Forgotten Nightmare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Methods averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do The Forgotten Nightmare or Methods have ads?
Neither The Forgotten Nightmare nor Methods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Forgotten Nightmare or Methods?
The Forgotten Nightmare ships an update every 4 months, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, The Forgotten Nightmare was updated on October 24, 2026 and Methods on October 24, 2026.

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