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near the fear

Also known as near fear, near the fear, near-the-fear

Lost in an unknown world, alone and desperate, you're driving towards the light. On an ever-shifting road, turn inwards and face your ancient enemy to find the freedom you crave.

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25 May 2026

Latest update

Patch notesPublished 16 Nov 2025

New Demo Has Been Released!

Some of the bigger changes in the new version of the demo: New Biome - completely new Biome with different versions of environments Redesigned UI - now much more fitting to the theme of the game New Run Upgrades - to ma…

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3 updates

February 2024
Demo available during Steam Next FestHi, I'm a solo developer of roguelite racing game Near the Fear. The theme of the game is battling your inner demons on a procedurally generated tracks set in a surreal world of subconscious. You can use light/dark abil…Announcement1 changeGameplay11 Feb 2024
Demo available during Steam Next FestHi, I'm a solo developer of roguelite racing game Near the Fear. The theme of the game is battling your inner demons on a procedurally generated tracks set in a surreal world of subconscious. You can use light/dark abil…Announcement1 changeGameplay07 Feb 2024

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New Demo Has Been Released!

February 2024