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False Dream is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by TenkaiGames and was released on January 16, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You find yourself trapped in a dream. Capture anomalies, meaning locations or phenomena that deviate from reality, with a camera. By doing so, you might be able to return to reality. There are two modes: Normal Mode and Nightmare Mode. In Normal Mode, an anomaly will always occur at each time. However, in Nightmare Mode, there are instances where no anomaly occurs. You will find themselves wonder…

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of anomalies to discover, providing good replay value.
  • Players appreciate the lack of cheap jump scares, enjoying the creative and spooky atmosphere instead.
  • At an affordable price, the game is considered a great deal for fans of the spot-the-difference genre, with a good mix of challenge and enjoyment.
  • Some players feel the game lacks depth, with a limited number of levels and anomalies, leading to a shorter overall experience.
  • Technical issues have been reported, including crashes and difficulties with game settings, which can hinder gameplay.
  • While the game is fun, some players found it not particularly challenging or scary, which may disappoint those seeking a more intense horror experience.
  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as both unsettling and immersive, effectively creating a sense of dread with its realistic and dark elements. Players appreciate the balance between comfort and fear, particularly noting how the unique style of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese horror enhances the overall experience, leaving them on edge and deeply affected by the game's anomalies.

    • “Very good game with a lot of scary anomalies and an unsettling realistic atmosphere.”
    • “Love the game, the atmosphere is so comforting.”
    • “Being totally honest, Japanese/Korean/Chinese horror games simply scare me; something about the style gets under my skin. For a while, the anomalies are annoying, but throughout, there's this dark atmosphere that had me on edge, so when the first creepy anomaly appeared, I was shell shocked.”
    • “Being totally honest, Japanese/Korean/Chinese horror games simply scare the s%it out of me. Something about the style gets under my skin. For a while, the anomalies are annoying, but throughout, there's this dark atmosphere that had me on edge, so when the first creepy anomaly appeared, I was shell shocked.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay features 81 anomalies to discover, offering approximately three hours of engaging content, highlighted by creative elements and the charming mascot character, Cue-chan.

    • “With 81 anomalies to find, you'll get around 3 hours of gameplay if you want to see anything, and there are some creative ones with the cute little mascot character Cue-chan.”
  • graphics

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

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some users feel that the game lacks a sufficient number of levels and anomalies, which may limit its overall appeal.

  • replayability

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

    Players highlight a strong sense of replayability, noting that even after completing the game, there remains plenty of content and experiences to revisit.

    • “And even now I've (finally) finished it, there's a lot of replay value still in there.”
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Play Times

6h Median play time
5h Average play time
3-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs
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False Dream is a casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for False Dream include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, psychological and others.

False Dream is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing False Dream.

False Dream was released on January 16, 2024.

False Dream was developed by TenkaiGames.

False Dream has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked False Dream for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

False Dream is a single player game.

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