Comparison

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 vs Project Dark

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 Part 2

Embark on a text-based adventure where your imagination paints the world. This interactive fiction game accepts full commands, offering unique responses as you continue a story of lost memory and survival.

Highlights
  • Text-based interactive fiction
  • Full command input system
  • Map for navigation
  • Story-driven gameplay
  • Imagination-focused experience
Features
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“The Forgotten Nightmare II: A New Reality” is the second chapter in a series of all text (Interactive Fiction) adventure games. Going against modern game evolution, the only graphics you will have is a map. It is a playable story which uses your imagination to paint the pictures. It is not simply a multiple choice game but has the ability to accept full commands with seemingly endless and often comical responses. In the first chapter (The Forgotten Nightmare), an accident causes you to lose all memory of world events and even your own personal life. With your memory now returned, you find yourself a passenger heading to an unknown destination with Jack and Robert as your new companions. Since the great disappearance over three years ago, no city, town or village has escaped the fallout and your escape is hindered by an unexpected turn of events. Since this installment is a continuation of the story, it is highly recommended that you download the first chapter which is available as a free download – It is simply called "The Forgotten Nightmare".

About

Project Dark

An immersive audio game where your choices shape the narrative. Explore rich worlds and experience compelling stories with realistic binaural audio, allowing for play with eyes closed. Multiple episodes offer unique adventures and endings.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven audio game
  • Choose your own adventure gameplay
  • Realistic binaural audio
  • Branching storylines and multiple endings
  • Episodic content
  • High replayability
Features
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Project Dark is a narrative driven, immersive audio game that draws on the classic “choose your own adventure” genre to create a unique and compelling interactive experience. The game’s impactful choices and realistic binaural audio allow players to become so immersed in the experience that they can play with their eyes closed. Simple mechanics make this a game that can be played by anyone, and we look forward to seeing where this exploration of darkness takes you! In this first anthology, players will enjoy several episodes set in rich and vibrant worlds that examine the breadth and depth of darkness. Each episode offers a unique and captivating experience that will leave you wanting more. The branching narrative of the game is dependent on your in-game choices, resulting in different storylines and endings depending on your decisions. This results in high replayability, as players can play episodes over again to get different outcomes. Each episode is available for an in app purchase, or buy the bundle at a discounted rate to experience all 6 unique stories. Episodic Content: A Date in the Dark - You’re on a first date in a restaurant that’s in total darkness. As you navigate this unusual experience, you must also navigate the complexities of a first date with a woman named Lisa. Will this be a good first date, or will you strike out in the dark? Submersive - After recovering ancient treasure, a small scavenger team on an ocean expedition must work together to survive. As the captain of the team, every choice you make could mean the difference between life and death. Will your leadership skills be enough to get your team to safety? Game of Three - Your morality is put to the test as you find yourself with the power to decide who lives and who dies. Forced to eliminate one of three strangers in each round, you must weigh the value of each life and make the difficult choice of who deserves to survive. As the game progresses, you'll discover shocking truths about your competitors that will challenge your beliefs and force you to question your own value system for life. Will you prioritize your own survival, or will you make decisions based on your moral compass? The choice is yours in this thought-provoking and suspenseful episode of Project Dark. Cave of Spirits - Adventure across a medieval fantasy landscape as Oswin, a blind cabbage farmer, in his quest to rescue the princess and become a knight in King Aldrich’s court. You will travel with the court jester, making this episode very funny and more of an action comedy. Will Oswin be able to overcome the challenges and emerge as a true hero? Home Invasion - Mina and her younger brother Samir must defend themselves from an intruder who has broken into their home. As you play, you must stay hidden and avoid detection until you can escape with your lives. Will you be able to outsmart the intruder and get out alive? Bliss - You’re a coma patient reliving your traumatic past in order to fix your future. With the help of Calm, a mysterious guide, you must confront your demons and find a way to move on. Will you be able to find the path to bliss, or will you be trapped reliving your past forever? Experience the power of audio storytelling and immerse yourself in the dark and captivating worlds of Project Dark. With each episode offering a unique and engaging experience, this anthology is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. Play the game with your eyes closed, and let the story take you away!

Screenshots

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 24 screens
Project Dark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 at 4.7 against Project Dark's 3.4. The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (88% vs 54%). Project Dark's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Project Dark sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Project Dark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 ships an update every 30 months, Project Dark monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 versus Project Dark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Forgotten Nightmare Part 2Project Dark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better3.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB318 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChris RadfordRed Meat Games, Inc.

Customer experience

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Project Dark

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

None

The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Project Dark

One-time7
  • Date In The Dark$2.99
  • Submersive$2.99
  • The Game of Three$2.99
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  • Cave of Spirits$2.99
  • Home Invasion$2.99
  • Bliss$2.99
  • Buy All$9.99

Questions

Is The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 free?
The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Dark free?
Project Dark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 or Project Dark?
The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 is rated higher. The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Project Dark averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 or Project Dark have ads?
Neither The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 nor Project Dark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 or Project Dark?
The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 ships an update every 30 months, and Project Dark monthly. Most recently, The Forgotten Nightmare Part 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Project Dark on November 3, 2026.

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