Underplayed Gems

Insomnia: Theater in the Head (2022)

Insomnia: Theater in the Head cover
Developer
Perfect Day Studio
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 2,958 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, introspective text-based experience that explores sleeplessness and memory through a reflective, melancholic lens.

atmosphericintrospectivecontemplativequietpsychologicaltext-heavynarrative-drivenmelancholic

What players say

Players say it's a short, emotional puzzle game about insomnia that makes them feel seen. The hand-drawn art and simple puzzles get consistent praise, and many finish in about an hour. Some find the puzzles a bit confusing, and Mac users report touchpad issues with one section.

Trailer

Screenshots

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