Dream Cage

About

In "Dream Cage" , players undergo five nights of sleep paralysis, inspired by true stories, and encounter five unique demons. The game utilizes the microphone to capture sounds, and players must find pills to restore proper functioning and uncover 25+ anomalies. Two endings are available, with only one revealing the ultimate truth about Robert's mysterious ordeal.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and sound design, creating a great atmosphere for horror enthusiasts.
It offers an interesting story and some replayability, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of the genre.
The jump scares are effective and the game successfully induces a sense of paranoia and tension.

The gameplay is repetitive and can become frustrating due to the constant management of sanity and battery mechanics.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
Controls are clunky and the game lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand what to do.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
63%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight significant frustrations with mechanics, particularly the pill/sanity management system, which detracts from the horror experience and leads to repetitiveness. While some players appreciate the unpredictability of item spawns and the game's graphics, many criticize the controls, animation bugs, and overall lack of innovation, resulting in a generally low satisfaction rating. Future patches are anticipated to improve the experience, but current gameplay is seen as tedious and flawed.
- “Though I haven't beaten it, the unpredictability and randomness of item spawns solidifies the experience as a horror game and makes the gameplay loop more addicting in my opinion.”
- “Very scary, kind of hard, but when you learn the mechanics, the game becomes easier.”
- “I highly enjoyed this game; it has psychedelic realistic graphics with magnificent gameplay and gruesome cutscenes.”
- “But to be fair, the whole pill/sanity mechanic and how the game forces you to spend most of your time managing it makes the game less scary and more frustrating.”
- “Controls and gameplay are complete and utter trash.”
- “The most annoying part for me in this game was batteries and pills; every time you pick them up, there is a long animation that you have to watch, and you do this a lot. I mean, like half of your gameplay is doing these.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The story in the game has been praised for its depth and interesting concepts, marking an improvement over previous titles from the developer. While some players found the execution lacking and noted a decline in gameplay mechanics and difficulty, the environmental storytelling and lore, including the quest for missing diary pages, contributed to an engaging experience. Overall, the narrative is considered solid, with a mix of gruesome elements and effective immersion, despite some criticisms regarding its pacing and structure.
- “It really is a solid game with an interesting concept and is very gruesome; it is probably the deepest story of these anomaly-based games!”
- “Brilliant story.”
- “+ Great story; we always want to find the missing pages of the diary to understand what is going on.”
- “No story line at all.”
- “I believe the story was better than previous games; it had a good concept, but unfortunately, the execution held it back.”
- “There are some documents scattered around which tell more about the story.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
19%
4%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the detailed and atmospheric visuals, including realistic character animations and impressive ghost designs. Players noted the graphics as a standout feature, often rating them 10/10, and highlighting the game's ability to create a tense horror experience through its stunning visuals. However, some comments suggest that while the graphics are excellent, they may overshadow shortcomings in gameplay and story.
- “The graphics are unreal, ghosts are actually scary looking, definitely a good buy.”
- “I highly enjoyed this game; it has psychedelic realistic graphics with magnificent gameplay and gruesome cutscenes.”
- “Visuals are incredibly detailed and diverse throughout the nights, and the game seems to be running better than previous installments.”
- “Graphically, the games they've put out have been great, but gameplay and story-wise have fallen short.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder performance, even on capable hardware. Many describe it as feeling unfinished and unpolished.
- “Extremely buggy, ran like buns even with my decent rig.”
- “Buggy and unfinished for now :/”
- “Glitches”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily centered around achieving the true ending, which requires players to locate all anomalies and read all notes in each level. Overall, it has been rated low for replay value, with a score of 2 out of 5.
- “There is some replayability in this game. If you want to get the true ending, you need to find all anomalies in each level and read all the notes.”
- “There is some replayability in this game if you want to get the true ending; you need to find all anomalies in each level plus read all notes.”
- “[h3]Replayability (2/5):[/h3]”
- “[h3]Replayability (2/5):[/h3]”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the optimization of the game is well-received, with users reporting stable performance at high settings (1440p) and a frame rate capped at 120 FPS on high-end hardware like the RTX 3090. There are minimal issues noted, indicating a strong focus on quality over performance.
- “Performance-wise, I limited my frame rate to 120 with a 3090 and the highest quality on 1440p resolution, and I hit it without any major issues.”
- “I'm glad we are on the 'quality over performance' arc.”
- “I'm glad we are on 'quality over performance' arc.”
- “Performance-wise, I limited my frame rate to 120 with a 3090 and highest quality on 1440p resolution and hit it without any major issues.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, which contribute to an immersive experience. Players particularly enjoy the intense feeling of uncertainty and intrigue at the beginning, enhancing the overall ambiance.
- “The graphics are stunning, creating a truly immersive atmosphere.”
- “There's an intense atmosphere right from the start, especially when you're unsure of what's happening.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, eliciting a range of emotions from laughter to frustration. However, some users noted that key comedic moments are spoiled on the store page, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game made me laugh, cry, and scream at the same time!”
- “[spoiler]Hilariously enough, one of the best animations is spoiled for you right on the store page, so it's even less to see.[/spoiler]”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with users rating it a 3 out of 5. While some appreciate the sound design, others feel it lacks depth and memorability, suggesting it does not significantly enhance the overall gaming experience.