Play Tame the Nightmares

Swing the scythe. Tame what is left.

Free on iPhone in the Roam app. Android coming soon.

A hooded reaper with a scythe walks into a moonlit courtyard ringed by a moat, and the level card reads Moonlit Courtyard, 0/5 crowns. Tame the Nightmares takes the idea behind monster taming games and puts it into a real-time brawler, played in the Roam app on iPhone. Fight the small nightmare creatures, tame them and collect all 5 crowns. Glowing flames are the only light in the dark.

Fight, then tame

Use the joystick to move the reaper.
Tap attack to swing the scythe, and jump to get out of the way.
Use the special orb when you need more power.
Fight and tame the nightmares, and collect 5 crowns before your 4 hearts run out.

What stands out

A reaper hero with a scythe
Nightmare monsters with their own level bars
A night courtyard with a moat and glowing flames
Crowns as the goal instead of a kill count

Monster taming games, but you fight first

Most monster taming games are slow and turn-based. Here you swing the scythe in real time, and taming is the payoff for winning a fight. A tamed nightmare is a fight you do not have to have again.

Each creature shows its level above its head, so you can pick fights you can win and come back to the tougher ones later.

Tips for the courtyard

The scene is very dark, so turn your screen brightness up. Creatures are much easier to spot that way. The flames around the courtyard also help you find your way in the dark.

Do not fight everything at once. Draw one or two away from the group, finish them, then move on to the next. Use jump to get out of a crowd, and save the special orb for the bigger creatures with higher level bars.

For dark fantasy fans

Players who like dark fantasy and a hero who looks like trouble. A reaper taming nightmares is a strong, simple hook.

It also suits anyone who finds classic monster collectors too slow. Fights are quick, the goal is five crowns, and you can see the whole courtyard from the start. The crown counter on screen always tells you how close you are.

Tame the Nightmares FAQ

Can I play Tame the Nightmares for free?

Yes. Install the free Roam app on your iPhone and play it there.

What are the crowns for in Tame the Nightmares?

Collecting 5 crowns is the goal of the Moonlit Courtyard level.

Is Tame the Nightmares one of the monster taming games?

Partly. You fight and tame nightmare creatures, but it plays as a real-time action brawler, not a turn-based collector.

How many hearts do you have?

You start with 4 hearts, shown at the top of the screen.

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Play Tame the Nightmares free in the Roam app.