Underplayed Gems

Sleeping Dawn (2017)

Sleeping Dawn cover
Developer
Effimera Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play as kids navigating a procedurally-generated nightmare maze, fighting inner fears in a dark, tense atmosphere that shifts with each run.

survival horrorfirst personatmosphericdarktenseproceduralmultiplayerco-op

What players say

Players are split on Sleeping Dawn. Some enjoy the tension and co-op fun, but many say the randomly generated mazes and strict 10-minute timer make wins feel like luck rather than skill, especially in smaller groups. The atmosphere and enemy variety draw praise, though the uneven difficulty and small player base frustrate.

Screenshots

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