Dreamspring

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Dreamspring is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Billyfighter and was released on May 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dreamspring is a dark fantasy, open-world souls-like RPG where you play as a spellsword gunslinger exploring the dying Kingdom of Mortis. Combining retro and vaporwave aesthetics, it features first-person action combat, ethereal landscapes, and deep questing inspired by classic dungeon crawlers. Uncover ancient secrets and battle fearsome creatures in a mysterious, twilight-shrouded world.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and magical art style, combined with an epic soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and immersion.
Character customization is flexible, allowing players to build their characters in various ways, and the ability to respec adds to the enjoyment.
Exploration is rewarding, with a vast world full of secrets and surprises that encourages curiosity and adventure.

The game suffers from some jankiness in combat and animations, which can detract from the overall experience.
Navigation can be challenging due to similar environment textures, making it easy to get lost in the world.
Some players find the combat simplistic and repetitive, with enemy health padding leading to tedious encounters.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique and magical art style, which contributes significantly to its atmosphere and overall experience. While there are minor aesthetic issues, the visuals evoke nostalgia and are enhanced by improved graphics mechanics, making it appealing to fans of classic RPGs. Overall, the art style and atmosphere are highlighted as standout features of the game.
- “It's an indie game with epic music, a unique and magical art style, and a compelling story.”
- “The game's atmosphere and aesthetic is probably my favorite part, and is quite unique from many other games I have played.”
- “I definitely felt quite a bit of nostalgia, but the improved graphics mechanics and engine really showed.”
- “Generally very good vibes and good gameplay with a few small fixable aesthetic issues and a lot of promise.”
- “I definitely felt quite a bit of nostalgia, but the graphics mechanics and engine showed some limitations.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its fantastic soundtrack, unique visual style, and solid writing, all of which contribute to a captivating mood. Players appreciate the pleasant and bright nature of the environment, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game oozes atmosphere with its fantastic soundtrack and unique visual style.”
- “I'm still getting into things to see what has changed but so far the environment changes and atmosphere of the game is very pleasant.”
- “The writing so far is solid and adds to the atmosphere accordingly.”
- “It really sets the mood and helps with the atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere and aesthetic is probably my favorite part, and is quite unique from many other games I have played.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and nostalgic "old school" feel, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the unique art style and compelling story. Reviewers highlight the fantastic soundtrack as a key element that enriches the gameplay experience, contributing to smooth combat and an immersive environment.
- “It's an indie game with epic music, a unique and magical art style, and a compelling story.”
- “The game oozes atmosphere with its fantastic soundtrack and unique visual style.”
- “I love how it has that 'old school' feel to it with the music and the level design.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a sense of wonder and nostalgia, with fast-paced and simple combat mechanics that are satisfying despite some jankiness. While there are minor aesthetic issues, the core mechanics show promise and could be further polished with updates, enhancing the overall experience. The absence of a sprinting mechanic, replaced by a cooldown-based dash, adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- “This game really made me feel a sense of wonder I haven't felt in a good while, and I'd recommend it for anyone who is willing to look over the gameplay jank. Truth be told, the jank reinforces the weird world this game takes place in, for me.”
- “Generally very good vibes and good gameplay with a few small fixable aesthetic issues and a lot of promise.”
- “A lot of the core gameplay mechanics are great, but with further updates, I can totally see this game being polished down into something wonderful.”
- “This game really made me feel a sense of wonder I haven't felt in a good while, and I'd recommend it for anyone who is willing to look over the gameplay jank.”
- “Combat is fast-paced and simple, and that’s not inherently a bad thing; plenty of games make basic mechanics feel satisfying.”
- “I definitely felt quite a bit of nostalgia, but the gameplay mechanics and engine could use improvement.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is praised for being compelling and engaging, set against a backdrop of epic music and a unique art style. Players appreciate the depth of exploration beyond the main quest, discovering secrets that enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “It's an indie game with epic music, a unique and magical art style, and a compelling story.”
- “Can't wait to see how the story ends up.”
- “There's a lot more to explore outside of the main quest and stumbled on a few secret chests that had some upgraded gear.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes a strong sense of wonder, making it a memorable emotional experience despite some gameplay flaws. Many appreciate how the imperfections contribute to the unique atmosphere of the game's world.
- “This game really made me feel a sense of wonder I haven't felt in a long time, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is willing to overlook the gameplay jank. Truth be told, the jank reinforces the weird world this game takes place in for me.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “I was moved to tears by the story; it beautifully captures the complexities of love and loss in a way that feels genuine and relatable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization on the Steam Deck is criticized for its poor performance, struggling to maintain even 20fps, despite the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The Steam Deck performance is rough, not even achieving a consistent 20 FPS, but this game is cool.”