Fit check
Is Dream worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who prefer exploration and puzzles over combat-focused play
- Players who enjoy non-linear stories shaped by choices
- Players drawn to surreal settings and multiple endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a linear story with a fixed sequence of events may find the non-linear progression a poor match.
- Players looking for combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on exploration and puzzles too quiet.
- Players who want a story with only one ending may not enjoy the branching outcomes.
Our take on Dream
Rather than following a fixed adventure sequence, Dream lets players explore dream settings non-linearly and ties story progression to the choices made and dreams experienced. Its focus is on puzzles, collectibles and discovery rather than combat.
What is Dream?
Dream follows Howard Phillips through the inner landscapes of his subconscious, where vivid visions contrast with his unremarkable daily life.
Players roam surreal environments, tackle puzzles, gather collectibles and search for hidden discoveries. Dream settings include frozen deserts, warped staircases and unsettling nightmares. Exploration and narrative unfold without a fixed path: the places visited and decisions made shape Howard’s eventual direction, leading to several possible conclusions. An original score by Norman Legies accompanies these environments, with the soundtrack also sold separately. HyperSloth, a group of three students at the University of Huddersfield, developed the game as its first major release.
How Dream plays
- 01Branching Story
- Choices and the dreams visited influence Howard’s future, with multiple possible endings.
- 02Dream World Puzzles
- The abstract settings include puzzles, collectibles and secrets to discover.
- 03Original Soundtrack
- Composer Norman Legies created music for the dream worlds.
Dream compared to similar games
Jusant also combines exploration with puzzles, but centers on climbing a tower, managing stamina and choosing routes. Dream instead uses surreal dream worlds and choices that affect a branching narrative with multiple endings.
Dream: platforms & release
Is Dream worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who prefer exploration and puzzles over combat-focused play. Skip it if: players seeking a linear story with a fixed sequence of events may find the non-linear progression a poor match.
Where can I download Dream?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dream's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dream on?
Windows only.
