Chaos Zero Nightmare Brings Grimdark Anime ARPG Action This October

• Chaos Zero Nightmare now has an official release date for late October
• The anime-style ARPG boasts a dark narrative with plenty of brutality
• Fortunately you've got a dense roguelike card-battling system at your fingertips to fight with

Grimdark storytelling has been around since the early Warhammer 40,000 days, and now it finds a new home in the anime ARPG Chaos Zero Nightmare. This nightmarish RPG lands on October 22nd, bringing its blend of action, darkness, and strategic depth. Fans of atmospheric anime games and “dark fantasy ARPG mobile titles” may find this one especially tempting.

In Chaos Zero Nightmare, you command a diverse squad of anime girls as they face the creeping corruption of The Blue Pot. The name might sound harmless, but the threat it represents is anything but gentle. Between its grim setting and “brutal anime ARPG combat,” the stakes rise quickly.

The game leans into stylized violence—not quite Mortal Kombat territory, but more dangerous than your typical lighthearted adventure. Missions regularly put your agents at risk of being torn apart, silhouetted or not. It’s definitely not aiming to be the next Genshin Impact, which helps it stand out among “dark anime RPGs with roguelike systems.”

Pure Chaos

Aside from its new mechanics, Chaos Zero Nightmare enhances its experience with card-based roguelike combat and surprisingly strong animation work. While the anime art style won’t convert every newcomer, players craving a more serious tone in their action-heavy adventures may find it exactly what they’ve been waiting for.

The game is also set to appear at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, so expect hands-on demos, cosplayers, and fresh reveals straight from the event floor.

If you’re craving a bit of terror as the spooky season approaches, you’re in luck. Check out our list of the best mobile horror games on Android to keep the chills going!

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