Only When You Sleep

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Experience Mysterious and Haunting Dreams

About Game

Only When You Sleep is a horror adventure game from the Folklore series set in a haunted dream world. In the game, The Crooked Man and your best friend are in danger, and an enigmatic creature has you in its sights. Only in your dreams, though.

You accompany Akimitsu, a dream-eating Baku—the Bamboo Witch’s companion—to explore the mysteries of the world of Neverplace. The game, created for the Tales to Thrill Jam event, offers a spooky and exciting experience.

Play the Game and Explore Your Dream World

The game provides a distinctive role-playing game experience with:

6 distinct conclusions: Every choice you make has a direct impact on the character's destiny and the story's conclusion.
Story 6.5k words: A compelling story with drama and "what if" scenarios that pique players' interest.
Keyboard and screen reader compatibility: Just press V to activate the auto-read feature, suitable for visually impaired players.
Horror elements: Including flashing light effects, shaking, tense sounds and images, along with psychological content and mental violence.
Players will constantly ask themselves: "Is this a dream or a nightmare?" - a central question that makes the game attractive.

Horror Elements in the Game

It is not just a normal adventure game but also a psychological horror experience:

Visual and sound effects: Flashing lights, shaking screen, and scary sounds.
Character psychology is the use of frightening imagery, such as puppets, mental torture, and psychological manipulation.
Including severe injuries that are not immediately visible while maintaining a sense of suspense without resorting to excessive violence is considered sensitive content.

Why Just Play While You're Sleeping?

An intriguing tale that blends aspects of "dream vs. nightmare" is the enigmatic realm of Neverplace.
Multiple endings: Players are free to decide the fate of the character.
Excellent horror experience: Provides tension while maintaining artistic quality.
Ideal for gamers who require particular access: Keyboard and screen reader compatibility improves accessibility.