Youmuinthe Nightmaretaker Akuma Ni Tsukareta 2021 — Secure & Secure
Youmu in the Nightmaretaker: Akuma ni Tsukareta (lit. "Youmu, Possessed by a Demon") is a purported 2021 Japanese-style horror-action game or music video circulating in niche online forums. The title combines Konami’s obscure 1981 arcade game The Nightmare (often misremembered as "The Nightmaretaker") with Touhou Project character Youmu Konpaku. The subtitle Akuma ni Tsukareta (悪魔に憑かれた) suggests demonic possession as a central mechanic.
No verified gameplay footage exists; references appear in anonymous imageboard archives and lost media wikis.
The narrative is a "corruption" story. Youmu finds herself trapped in a surreal nightmare world orchestrated by the antagonist, who seeks to break her spirit and will. youmuinthe nightmaretaker akuma ni tsukareta 2021
Naturally, fans have debated whether The Nightmaretaker is meant to be an alternate universe, a dream, or a scathing critique of Touhou fanworks.
The dominant theory (as of 2025) is the "Memory Loop" interpretation: Youmu died during the events of Perfect Cherry Blossom in an unseen timeline. The Nightmaretaker is the boundary between death and rebirth, and the "demon" is her inability to accept that she failed to protect Yuyuko’s secret. The 2021 version explicitly adds a new ending where, if you collect all 100 white flowers, you see a single still image: Youmu asleep under a cherry tree, Yuyuko watching her with tears in her eyes. The caption: "The demon was never real. Only the tiredness was." Youmu in the Nightmaretaker: Akuma ni Tsukareta (lit
Another theory states that "Akuma ni Tsukareta" is a pun on the Japanese phrase for "being plagued by bad luck," but twisted to mean "employed by a demon." Youmu’s contract as Yuyuko’s servant is the real horror.
| Title | Youmu in the Nightmaretaker: Akuma ni Tsukareta | | Release Year | 2021 (Presumed) | | Genre | Horror, Action, Psychological Thriller | | Platform(s) | PC (Windows) / Rumored browser game | | Developer | Unknown (Fan-made or lost indie project) | | Inspiration | The Nightmare (Arcade, 1981), Touhou Project | | Title | Youmu in the Nightmaretaker: Akuma
Developed by Abdallah Abdallah, this title is a doujin RPG Maker game that blends traditional turn-based combat with darker erotic themes. It serves as a side-story or "what-if" scenario set in the Touhou Project universe, specifically focusing on Youmu Konpaku.
It is a game that punches above its weight class in terms of atmosphere and gameplay depth, offering a surprisingly competent RPG experience alongside its adult content.