In 'Whose Nightmare Is It, Anyway?', players step into the shoes of a struggling novelist suffering from writer's block, who unwittingly becomes trapped in a surreal dreamscape based on their own unfinished stories. Each chapter of the game revolves around a different literary genre, where players must navigate the complexities of their characters' nightmares while solving puzzles, making moral choices, and gaining insights into their own psyche. As the protagonist interacts with various characters—from whimsical to menacing—players can influence the plot, alter the course of dreams, and ultimately determine who controls the narrative: the writer or their creations.