AquaDream

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AquaDream is a single player casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by Gossiam Games and was released on May 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Guide your anglerfish through intricate underwater mazes. Collect stars, solve puzzles, and avoid perilous obstacles. Experience a captivating deep-sea adventure filled with hidden treasures and mysteries in this immersive aquatic world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and a relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by soothing music that complements each setting.
Exploring the underwater mazes as an anglerfish is both engaging and challenging, with hidden collectibles that add depth to the gameplay.
The puzzle design is clever and keeps players thinking without feeling overwhelming, making it a unique experience for puzzle lovers.

The camera positioning can be disorienting, leading to unfair deaths and making precision swimming difficult.
The repetitive and minimalistic visuals may cause players to feel lost in the maze-like levels, requiring significant memorization of layouts.
Backtracking can be frustrating, especially with hidden collectibles that may require players to replay levels to find missed items.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its relaxing and enjoyable quality, with each of the four worlds featuring distinct styles that enhance the atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted retro soundtracks, which complement the game's art style and create a unique and memorable experience. Overall, the music is rated exceptionally, with many users giving it a perfect score.
- “Not only is the music amazingly relaxing and enjoyable, it is also well made.”
- “The music perfectly complements each setting, enhancing the atmosphere and making every area feel unique and memorable.”
- “Chill game with cozy music and a retro pixel art vibe.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming art style that combines cute elements with a fresh underwater theme, creating a captivating atmosphere. While some players appreciate the minimalist visuals for their haunting serenity, others feel that the pixel art could be improved for a more polished experience. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of discovery and enhance the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful art style and a fresh underwater theme that instantly hooked me.”
- “The game’s minimalist visuals evoke a haunting yet serene atmosphere, making every new area feel like a discovery.”
- “I really liked the game's art style and music.”
- “Even if the game stuck with the sparse and empty graphical style, it could at least do with a bit better pixel art and more thoughtful choices.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Aquadream is rated 8/10, praised for its engaging atmospheric exploration and clever puzzle mechanics, with each chapter introducing new gameplay elements that enhance the experience, even for those who typically do not favor 2D games.
- “Gameplay: 8/10, I am not really into 2D games, but this one is a solid 8.”
- “Each new chapter introduces a small mechanic.”
- “Aquadream delivers a rewarding experience for those who appreciate atmospheric exploration and clever puzzle mechanics.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Aquadream is enhanced by a perfectly complementary soundtrack and minimalist visuals that create a haunting yet serene environment. Each area feels unique and memorable, rewarding players who enjoy atmospheric exploration and clever puzzle mechanics.
- “The music perfectly complements each setting, enhancing the atmosphere and making every area feel unique and memorable.”
- “Aquadream delivers a rewarding experience for those who appreciate atmospheric exploration and clever puzzle mechanics.”
- “The game’s minimalist visuals evoke a haunting yet serene atmosphere, making every new area feel like a discovery.”
- “The lack of ambient sounds makes the world feel empty and lifeless, detracting from the overall immersion.”
- “The lighting is too harsh in some areas, breaking the mood and making it hard to appreciate the environment.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around helping a character pursue their dream through 30 maze-like stages, enhanced by subtle environmental storytelling that creates a vibrant, immersive world despite the absence of dialogue.
- “The sense of mystery is heightened by the game’s subtle environmental storytelling—the world feels alive, even without dialogue.”
- “Your mission is to help him chase that dream by navigating through 30 maze-like stages.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”