Dream Hacker (2022)

Developer: Playmeow
Publisher: Playmeow, Playmeow News
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 559 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A low-stakes, introspective journey through other people's dreams, with a tactile sense of tinkering with an old machine and exploring serene, surreal worlds.

casualrpgsimulationdreamlikeintrospectivemildly surrealrelaxedcurious

What players say

Players agree the game is very short, with some finishing it in an hour. Many dislike the DLC for using AI art and reusing characters from other games. The vocabulary mini-game is noted as a unique twist, though some find the puzzle elements shallow and the H-scenes lack polish.

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