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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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67%Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews
story7 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions

  • The game delivers a stunning and unique dreamcore/liminal atmosphere with beautiful, vibrant graphics that effectively capture nostalgic and surreal environments.
  • It offers a relaxing and immersive walking simulator experience that appeals to fans of exploration and introspective, emotional journeys without intense threats or scares.
  • The developer is active and responsive with plans for future expansions, adding hope for more content, deeper story elements, and improvements based on community feedback.
  • The gameplay is extremely minimalistic and repetitive, often criticized for overly long, tedious walking sections with little meaningful interaction, exploration, or puzzle depth.
  • AI voice acting and dialogue quality have been widely panned as unnatural and immersion-breaking, with many calling for real voice actors or the option to disable voices.
  • There are technical issues including poor optimization, glitches, screen tearing, and performance drops even on mid to high-end PCs, negatively impacting the experience.
  • story

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 78% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story in this game is generally considered vague, underdeveloped, and sometimes poorly structured, with many players feeling it adds little meaningful depth to the experience. While some appreciate its abstract, environmental storytelling and unique premise, others find it disjointed, clichéd, or unnecessary, often preferring the relax mode that omits the story altogether. Overall, the narrative is seen as secondary to the game's visual and atmospheric exploration elements, leaving many hoping for a more compelling or polished story in future updates.

    • “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.”
    • “Very good liminal exploration game with an interesting, but short and vague story.”
    • “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.”
    • “It runs poorly, has at points very bad confusing level design, and has a "story" that was obviously just tacked on.”
    • “Unfortunately, there just isn’t much to do beyond following a fairly weak story.”
  • graphics

    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning, vibrant dreamcore and liminal aesthetics that create an immersive and beautiful atmosphere. However, some users report performance issues, visual glitches, and repetitive environments that may diminish the experience over time. Overall, the visuals are a strong highlight, though optimization and more dynamic content could enhance player engagement.

    • “The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, like actually insane.”
    • “The graphics and overall aesthetic are vibrant and well-designed, which I really appreciate.”
    • “The graphics were stunning, the price is great, and this is absolutely one of the best dreamcore/liminal games I've played.”
    • “I can imagine how much time and effort the dev put into making this game and I understand why the game is so taxing, I mean just look at the visuals, so no hate toward him or her, but it would be good if something was done to make this game work, like some sort of toggle to turn on an optimized mode or something.”
    • “I tryed turning down the graphics and verifying the game but still nothing.”
    • “The graphics are fine, but I ran into frequent visual glitches.”
  • atmosphere

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 19% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game boasts a strong, distinctive atmosphere characterized by surreal, dreamlike visuals and relaxing, immersive moods that many find its most compelling feature. However, while its ambiance is praised for capturing a unique liminal and emotional vibe, repeated remarks note the lack of engaging gameplay and content, making it feel shallow or frustrating for those seeking more interaction. Overall, it offers a memorable aesthetic experience best suited for players who prioritize atmosphere over traditional game mechanics.

    • “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 have been due to the mystery caller we speak to.”
  • gameplay

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    Gameplay is minimal and centered mainly on exploration and observation, lacking meaningful mechanics, objectives, or progression, which leads to limited engagement and replayability. While the atmosphere and visuals are praised, many users find the gameplay repetitive, shallow, and insufficient for the price. Overall, it offers a relaxing but brief experience more focused on mood than interactive depth.

    • “Gameplay: 10/10”
    • “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% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its atmospheric, dreamcore, and nostalgic qualities, significantly enhancing the game's ambiance. While some appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, adding depth to story moments, others find the repetitive nature of the music less engaging. Overall, the music contributes positively to the mood and immersion, with occasional calls for more variety and dialogue.

    • “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

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game suffers from severe optimization issues, with frequent stuttering, screen tearing, and consistently low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While the visuals are impressive, heavy use of high-poly assets and poor performance—such as drastic FPS drops after dying—greatly hinder gameplay enjoyment. Despite understanding the developer's effort, users strongly recommend improving optimization or adding modes to enhance performance.

    • “I can imagine how much time and effort the dev put into making this game and I understand why the game is so taxing, I mean just look at the visuals, so no hate toward him or her, but it would be good if something was done to make this game work, like some sort of toggle to turn on an optimized mode or something.”
    • “So basically to sum this all up; this game isn't very optimized, but I still recommend it if you've got a good enough PC.”
    • “If the budget doesn’t allow for strong human performances, the game would honestly be better off using text, as many indie titles do.”
    • “I spent more time trying to get past 30 fps (stuttering made it drop to around 10-15 every 10 seconds) than actually playing the game. Screen tearing and stuttering were so bad that my potential enjoyment was almost immediately lost.”
    • “Poor performance has always been a staple of Unity games, but in the first level, my framerate dropped below 30 fps on a Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3060 with 64GB of RAM.”
    • “If you want a game with amazing graphics, nothing exciting or gripping your attention, AI voices, chat GPT-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 written a negative review before, but I specifically did for this game because it's so genuinely disappointing.”
  • grinding

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

    The grinding aspect is frequently criticized for being tedious and overly long, with certain maps and sections—such as spiral staircases and linear walking segments—feeling dull rather than engaging. Players find the repetitive nature of simply progressing through environments to quickly become monotonous and frustrating.

    • “A few of the maps overstay their welcome in a way that no longer feels like an unsettling environment and instead become a tedious walk through a map that's not interesting enough to be so long.”
    • “A lot of the levels like the school and spiral staircases are just flat out tedious.”
    • “While a void is terrifying in real life, in a video game, just 'pressing W' to get to the next map quickly becomes tedious.”
  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing frequent crashes, stuttering, and visual glitches that significantly impact performance, while others report no technical issues. Overall, the buggy elements detract from the experience for some players, though the environment and graphics receive some praise.

    • “No glitches or technical issues encountered.”
    • “Even beyond the voices, the game is a buggy mess and crashed several times.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional

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

    Dreamcore: rabbit hole delivers a strong emotional experience through its atmospheric visuals and mood, with a particularly impactful intro that quickly builds emotional connection. While the full version offers greater depth and emotional engagement than the demo, the overall emotional journey remains somewhat limited in variety, potentially affecting broader appeal.

    • “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.”
  • monetization

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

    Users criticize the game's monetization as a cash grab, highlighting undisclosed AI-generated content. Some also mention AI voice as a point of contention, though this is seen by some as an overreaction.

    • “This game is a cash grab with AI content not disclosed on the Steam page.”
    • “It's a cash grab with hidden AI-generated content.”
  • replayability

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

    The game offers potential for increased replayability through planned future additional levels and a "relax mode," which may provide new ways to enjoy the gameplay beyond the initial experience.

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Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole is a simulation game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole include first-person, indie, surreal, psychological, exploration and others.

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.

Similar games include Dreamcore, Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1, Liminalcore, POOLS, Dream and others.