Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole

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Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole is a single player simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Ankoku and was released on April 24, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

️ Roadmap From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very f…

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story5 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The game features stunning and beautiful visuals that capture the dreamcore and liminal space aesthetic exceptionally well.
Atmosphere and mood are strong, creating a relaxing, nostalgic, and immersive experience for players who enjoy exploratory walking simulators.
The soundtrack and ambient sound design complement the environments effectively, enhancing emotional resonance and immersion.

Gameplay is minimal and often repetitive with large, empty maps and little to no meaningful interaction or engaging mechanics, leading to slow pacing and player frustration.
AI-generated voice acting and dialogue are frequently criticized as stilted, unnatural, and immersion-breaking; many players would prefer text or human voice actors.
Movement mechanics are often described as slippery or floaty, with slow speeds that exacerbate the tedium of traversing large, uninteresting areas.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
84%
6%
The story in the game is generally seen as vague, underdeveloped, and often unnecessary, with many players finding it clichéd or intrusive to the exploration experience. While some appreciate the atmospheric and emotional elements hinted at through environmental storytelling, the overall narrative lacks clear structure and depth, leaving many feeling it could be omitted or improved with more coherent writing and better voice acting. The game's strength lies more in its visuals and mood than in its storytelling.
- “I'm excited to see the progress of this game and when it can implement real actors to give it more soul because the concept and storyline so far is interesting and different from a lot of the other liminal space games.”
- “I do like that the story mode does add more depth than "[player] is lost in liminal space", and the callback about the rabbit plush does a good job at adding some ambiguity of what will happen next.”
- “I look forward to seeing how the story might progress from here, especially if the goal is to keep the cozy vibes with whatever comes next.”
- “The story also has no substance: the dialogue meanders through clichés and the premise with the main character's daughter kicks off without any real purpose.”
- “The story, however, felt like a complete nothingburger.”
- “At the same time, the lack of a defined structure or resolution may leave some players feeling that the story is incomplete or underdeveloped.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
40%
7%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, vivid dreamcore and liminal space aesthetics, effectively creating an atmospheric and immersive visual experience. However, some reviewers note that the visuals can become repetitive and static over time, lacking dynamic elements or variety to maintain engagement. A few report technical issues like glitches and performance drops, but overall the graphics are considered a strong highlight of the game.
- “The graphics are absolutely breathtaking—like actually insane.”
- “I start by saying, my god, just try it out, it's not even that expensive, just try it out, it's actually really well done, and all done by a single person so I give it so much credit, the graphics are breathtaking and the overall locations.”
- “It is not just about looking good—the visuals do a lot of work in building the feeling of these liminal spaces.”
- “The graphics are fine, but I ran into frequent visual glitches.”
- “But without "events" or an evolving story, the player gets used to the graphics within ten minutes.”
- “I tryed turning down the graphics and verifying the game but still nothing.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong, immersive, and distinctive dreamlike quality, effectively capturing a surreal and relaxing mood. However, while the visuals, music, and emotional tone are lauded, many reviewers feel that the heavy focus on atmosphere comes at the expense of engaging gameplay and content, leading to a repetitive or occasionally disrupted experience. Overall, it excels as an atmospheric exploration but may feel lacking for players seeking more interactive depth.
- “Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole by Ankoku is an atmospheric exploration experience that prioritizes mood, visual identity, and emotional resonance over traditional gameplay systems.”
- “The strongest part is the atmosphere — it perfectly captures that dreamcore/liminal vibe.”
- “Overall, this is a beautiful, atmospheric, and immersive experience.”
- “But atmosphere alone can’t carry an entire game, especially when everything else is missing.”
- “While the atmosphere is strong, the lack of evolving mechanics or significant variation in gameplay means that the experience can begin to feel repetitive.”
- “No clear direction when it came to puzzles (that staircase part was beyond frustrating and confusing!), the game was too short, and while the atmosphere wasn't scary, it could've been due to the mystery caller we speak to.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
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The gameplay is minimal and largely consists of walking and observation, with few to no complex mechanics or meaningful interactions, leading to a repetitive and aimless experience for some players. While the atmospheric and visual elements are highly praised, the lack of engaging gameplay systems and progression leaves the game feeling more like an immersive exploration than a traditional interactive experience.
- “Dreamcore: rabbit hole by ankoku is an atmospheric exploration experience that prioritizes mood, visual identity, and emotional resonance over traditional gameplay systems.”
- “The gameplay is deliberately minimal, centered almost entirely on movement and observation.”
- “Players walk through interconnected spaces, occasionally interacting with simple elements, but there are no complex mechanics to learn or demanding puzzles to solve.”
- “The biggest issue is the complete lack of gameplay.”
- “There are no real mechanics, no meaningful interactions, no systems to engage with.”
- “Without gameplay systems or meaningful progression, it feels like you’re just wandering aimlessly, waiting for something to happen… except nothing ever really does.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music is widely praised for its atmospheric, dreamcore, and nostalgic qualities, enhancing the game's mood and making audio cues feel significant. While some find the soundtrack a highlight that adds depth and mystery, others feel repetitive music can become tiresome. Overall, the music and voice acting contribute positively to the immersive experience.
- “The absence of constant music or dialogue allows these sounds to stand out, making even small changes in audio feel significant.”
- “The soundtrack overlaid within each level alone makes it well worth the price of admission, if you enjoy dreamcore/nostalgia-esque music.”
- “Nice music, nice atmosphere, I like the voice acting as well!”
- “Instead of feeling relaxed, the endless walking and repetitive music just gave me a headache.”
- “I wanted to know more about who or what was speaking to us, more levels, clearer directions/puzzles, less music more mystery, perhaps more dialogue.”
- “And the music??”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with frequent framerate drops and stuttering even on mid-range hardware, largely due to high-poly assets and Unity engine limitations. These performance problems notably detract from the overall experience, causing frustration and impacting playability.
- “Poor performance has always been a staple of Unity games to run poorly, but in the first level my framerate dropped below 30 fps on a Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3060 with 64GB of RAM.”
- “High poly Unity store assets are really ruining optimization, even though the visuals and overall vibe are pretty good.”
- “Stuttering and lag glitches are prevalent (dying in one level cuts your fps in half for the entire level, who knows why?), making the game genuinely disappointing.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is frequently described as tedious and frustrating, with repetitive linear walking and monotonous sections like the spiral staircase detracting from enjoyment. This repetitive gameplay often becomes boring and nerve-wracking rather than engaging.
- “A lot of the levels like the school and spiral staircases are just flat out tedious.”
- “With too much linear walking, AI voices, and that awful spiral staircase section (tedious and frustrating), this is not at all enjoyable.”
- “While a void is terrifying in real life, in a video game, just "pressing W" to get to the next map quickly becomes tedious.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Dreamcore: rabbit hole delivers a strong emotional experience through its atmospheric visuals and storytelling, effectively building emotional connections early on. While the full version deepens this engagement and feels more complete, the overall emotional impact may be limited by its narrow focus and lack of gameplay variety.
- “Dreamcore: rabbit hole by ankoku is an atmospheric exploration experience that prioritizes mood, visual identity, and emotional resonance over traditional gameplay systems.”
- “The full version keeps the strengths of the demo, but feels deeper, more complete, and more emotionally engaging.”
- “The intro with the father working late and getting that call from his child instantly builds an emotional connection.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Stability in the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing frequent visual glitches, stuttering, and significant FPS drops, while others report no technical issues. Despite these problems, the overall environment and graphics are generally appreciated.
- “No glitches or technical issues encountered.”
- “If you want a game that has amazing graphics, nothing exciting or gripping your attention, AI voices, ChatGPT sounding dialogue, and stuttering/lag glitches (dying in one level cuts your FPS in half for the entire level, who knows why?), play this game. I've never even written a negative review before, but I wanted to specifically for this game because it's so genuinely disappointing.”
- “The graphics are fine, but I ran into frequent visual glitches.”
- “And what's up with the buggy bubbles?”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's AI-generated voice in ads, but indicate that this issue alone does not justify negative opinions about the game's overall monetization.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers potential replayability with plans for additional levels and a "relax mode" mentioned in the menu, suggesting future content that could enhance long-term engagement.

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Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole is a simulation game with horror and mystery themes.

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole is available on PC and Windows.

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole was released on April 24, 2026.

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole was developed by Ankoku.

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole is a single player game.

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