Underplayed Gems

Niko: Through The Dream (2015)

Niko: Through The Dream cover
Developer
Studio Paint
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 231 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Navigating dreamlike islands feels like a calm yet determined puzzle-walk through memories that shift mechanics at each stop.

minimalistatmosphericpuzzle-platformerfirst-personvarieddirectexplorativeoneiric

What players say

Players praise the minimalistic art and atmosphere but criticize the lack of chapter select and save system, forcing full replays. Difficulty is uneven, with logical puzzles alongside frustrating platforming marred by slippery momentum physics.

Trailer

Screenshots

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