Dreamwalker: Never Fall Asleep (2018)

Developer: The House of Fables
Publisher: Artifex Mundi
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 283 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, atmospheric point-and-click adventure through a gloomy Alpine town with hidden-object puzzles and a mystery tinged with mild horror.

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What players say

Players praise the artwork and music but find the puzzles easy and the story confusing or forgettable. The dream-based twist on hidden object scenes is appreciated, yet many agree the game's logic is unintuitive and the resolution unsatisfying.

Screenshots

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