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Dream Stone

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49%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
49% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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About Dream Stone

Dream Stone is a single player simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by QuickSave and was released on March 8, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

You wake up and find yourself trapped in a dream. Only thing in your mind is to wake up. The key to wake up lies within 3 Dream Stones which are awaiting at the end of puzzles you encounter through the game in different dream chapters.

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49%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
music5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Atmospheric and meditative dream-like experience with distinct visual and emotional tones.
  • Engaging simple puzzles and exploration that provide a sense of satisfaction without hand-holding.
  • Soundtrack complements the surreal environments, enhancing immersion.
  • Clunky controls and problematic platforming make navigation and gameplay frustrating.
  • Technical issues including bugs, soft locks, missing textures, lack of save/load functions, and performance problems.
  • Very short length and lack of replay value; limited mechanics and minimal story result in low lasting engagement.

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The graphics are mixed, ranging from distinct and creative aesthetic styles in different chapters to generally below-average and sometimes frustrating visuals. Some users find them acceptable or decent for the price, while others report missing textures and clunky appearance. Overall, the graphics are functional but uninspired, occasionally detracting from the experience.

    • “Each chapter is crafted around a different aesthetic identity—the “dark” world plays with heavy contrast and shadow, the “colorful” world bursts with brightness and geometric shapes, while the “dazzle” world feels like an ethereal synthesis of light and abstraction.”
    • “Graphics are pretty good.”
    • “It's all right... decent graphics, simple (mostly) puzzles, decent music, and a few finicky bits where you have to jump and/or place objects just so, but generally it is a fun and adequate walking simulator/light puzzle game (very, very light... like in the pick-up-object-place-object-elsewhere vein of 'puzzle' solving).”
    • “Graphics are below average.”
    • “You then get teleported to a disgusting looking place where all essential graphics were missing.”
    • “At first I thought the graphics glitched out during the loading but no.”

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The music in Dream Stone is widely praised for its ambient, calming, and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the game's meditative and dreamlike tone. While some players find it anxiety-inducing in tense moments, many appreciate the soundtrack's role in creating immersion and complementing the game’s environments and pacing. Overall, the music is considered one of the strongest and most enjoyable aspects of the experience.

    • “The soundtrack complements this atmosphere beautifully with ambient melodies and soft, echoing tones that fade in and out like distant memories.”
    • “Its world design, though limited, feels cohesive and purposeful, and its music and pacing cultivate a calm, meditative tone that few games manage to sustain.”
    • “The puzzles are simple yet challenging and the atmosphere the music provides had me really immersed!”
    • “Instead, I get stuck in catacombs getting killed by the smoke monster from Lost while the anxiety-inducing music is playing in the background.”
    • “It's all right... decent graphics, simple (mostly) puzzles, decent music, and a few finicky bits where you have to jump and/or place objects just so, but generally it is a fun and adequate walking simulator/light puzzle game (very, very light, like in the pick-up-object-place-object-elsewhere vein of 'puzzle' solving).”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Gameplay in Dream Stone is minimalistic and straightforward, emphasizing a meditative, atmospheric experience over mechanical complexity or challenge. While some players may find the lack of progression or clear narrative unsatisfying, it effectively serves as a tranquil, introspective walking simulator focused on mood rather than gameplay depth.

    • “The result is an experience that feels meditative and mysterious, even when the gameplay itself is quiet and straightforward.”
    • “For players who enjoy titles like Proteus, Shape of the World, or even short indie walking simulators that favor mood over gameplay depth, Dream Stone offers a tranquil and introspective escape.”
    • “The simplicity of its mechanics and the absence of any real challenge can leave some players feeling unsatisfied, particularly those who prefer a sense of progression or narrative closure.”
    • “Yeah, the plot isn't really evident and the gameplay is really jank.”
    • “Mechanically, Dream Stone keeps things minimal, aligning with its walking-simulator design philosophy.”

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's story is minimalist and largely abstract, relying on environmental storytelling and mood rather than explicit dialogue or plot. Players seeking a clear narrative or purposeful progression may find it lacking, but those who appreciate surreal exploration and open interpretation will find a contemplative experience.

    • “The game’s design choices reflect a kind of minimalist storytelling, relying on environmental cues and mood to evoke reflection rather than explanation.”
    • “It’s not for those seeking challenge, story, or replay value, but for anyone drawn to surreal landscapes and quiet exploration, it delivers a pocket-sized world of wonder.”
    • “Yeah, the plot isn't really evident and the gameplay is really jank.”
    • “There's no story or purpose for playing.”
    • “Traverse the dream world as you collect stones and enter new landscapes, for plot purposes?”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Dream Stone excels in creating a compact, surreal atmosphere that emphasizes mood and quiet exploration over complexity. Its ambient soundtrack and sincere design work together to immerse players in a dreamy, evocative experience, making it a standout indie title despite its modest scope.

    • “Dream Stone is a compact and surreal indie experience designed for players who appreciate atmosphere and quiet exploration over complexity or challenge.”
    • “The soundtrack complements this atmosphere beautifully with ambient melodies and soft, echoing tones that fade in and out like distant memories.”
    • “Though modest in scope, its sincerity and atmosphere make it stand out as a humble yet evocative indie gem that celebrates the artistry of dreams.”

  • monetization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization is heavily criticized for being unethical and exploitative, relying on copying premade templates and assets to produce low-effort cash grabs. Users view it as misleading, with developers profiting off others' work rather than creating original content.

    • “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates, assets... at best, this is shovelware, at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
    • “Quicksave/sa industry have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
    • “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things/stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is criticized for being tedious and monotonous, with uninspired environments and frustrating navigation that detract from the overall adventure experience.

    • “Promises grand adventures but delivers tedious tasks and bland environments.”
    • “Tedious puzzles, wonky movements, a world that is not enjoyable to navigate through or look at.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, as it lacks challenge and story depth, making it less appealing for those seeking repeated playthroughs. However, it provides a unique experience through its surreal landscapes and peaceful exploration.

    • “Once you beat the game, there's no replayability.”
    • “It’s not for those seeking challenge, story, or replay value, but for anyone drawn to surreal landscapes and quiet exploration, it delivers a pocket-sized world of wonder.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Dream Stone experiences noticeable optimization issues during gameplay, which can affect performance even within a short play session.

    • “Dream Stone, a first-person puzzle game, presented some optimization issues during my one-hour playthrough.”
    • “I played for an hour and encountered some optimization problems.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes strong emotional engagement by immersing players in an abstract dream world segmented into three visually and emotionally distinct chapters—dark, colorful, and dazzle—enhancing the overall adventure experience.

    • “At its heart, it is a first-person adventure that transports you into an abstract dream world divided into three chapters—dark, colorful, and dazzling—each one representing a distinct emotional and visual tone.”
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Dream Stone is a simulation game with mystery theme. Common tags for Dream Stone include first-person, indie, trading, exploration, atmospheric and others.

Dream Stone is available on PC and Windows.

Dream Stone was released on March 8, 2017.

Dream Stone was developed by QuickSave.

Dream Stone has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Dream Stone for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Dream Stone is a single player game.

Similar games include Niko: Through The Dream, Dreaming Sarah, The Next Door, Leaves: The Journey, House of Caravan and others.