Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 3000 or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 5000 or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible
Midnight Scenes: The Nanny
A pixel-art horror game that lingers in players’ minds long after the credits roll: 115 out of 115 reviews praise the story alone. Nearly every session ends in under two hours, yet 97% of the 232 Steam reviews remain glowing.
What it's about: The Nanny is a short interactive horror story about the supernatural. Follow siblings Oliver and Tina in their quest to find their nanny after she disappears in the middle of the night. Welcome to a new dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 115 | 111 | 2 | 2 |
| Gameplay | 78 | 71 | 2 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 62 | 58 | 3 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 25 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Value for money | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 54 min on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.
🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 75,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- The story grips players completely: 111 positive mentions out of 115
- Gameplay earns high marks for its tense, deliberate design: 71 positive mentions out of 78
- Pixel-art visuals create an eerie atmosphere: 58 positive mentions out of 62
- Sound and audio design heighten the dread: 24 positive mentions out of 25
Weaknesses
- Content runs thin for those expecting replay value: only 4 positive mentions out of 12
- Bugs mar the experience for a small but vocal group: 3 negative mentions out of 3
- UI frustrates a minority of players: 4 negative mentions out of 6
Who is it for?
Fans of short, narrative-driven horror in a retro aesthetic will find a haunting gem here. Anyone after deep mechanics or lengthy playtime should look elsewhere.
Is Midnight Scenes: The Nanny worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 232 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The story grips players completely. Current price: 3,35€ (30% off).
Verdict
A near-perfect score hides a game built for quick, chilling thrills rather than long-term investment. Its strengths in storytelling and atmosphere make it a standout in the indie horror space, even if its brevity and occasional bugs leave room for improvement.
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