Underplayed Gems

Tonight, I Die in My Sleep (2023)

Tonight, I Die in My Sleep cover
Developer
Emski
Publisher
The Troubadour Collective
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A disorienting, introspective walk through fragmented memories and dreamlike spaces, where guilt and identity blur in a quiet, ambient haze.

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What players say

Players describe a short, surreal walking sim about a down-on-his-luck actor. The narrated poetry and Polish accent are highlights, though choices feel cosmetic and lead to the same conclusion. Some find it moving, others incoherent.

Screenshots

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