Try To Fall Asleep

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"Try To Fall Asleep" is a horror demo game where players step into the shoes of John Herrin, the sole survivor of a lab disaster. John is plagued by hallucinations and memory loss, and players must navigate his nightmares to uncover the truth behind the disaster. The game offers a chilling atmosphere and intense psychological horror, leaving players on edge as they unravel the mystery.

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Single-Player

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews

story36 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features well-timed jump scares that keep players on edge and provide a genuinely scary experience.
Each night introduces new mechanics and challenges, making the gameplay feel fresh and engaging.
The story is intriguing and well-crafted, with a unique concept that sets it apart from typical indie horror games.

Some players have reported bugs and crashes, particularly during the dreaming segments, which can disrupt gameplay.
The difficulty can be inconsistent, with some nights feeling overly challenging or frustrating.
There are requests for more detailed gameplay mechanics and options, such as turning off motion blur and adjusting mouse sensitivity.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The game's story is widely praised for its compelling narrative and immersive atmosphere, effectively blending horror elements with unique gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the depth of the lore and the engaging progression through different dream sequences, although some find certain nights confusing or challenging. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal as a horror experience.
- “Amberdrop does an amazing job at crafting a compelling story with a variety of gameplay mechanics and scares.”
- “The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
- “And the story that is piecing itself together going from night to night is also keeping me on the edge of my seat and thirsty for more!”
- “Die Traumphasen sind sehr unterschiedlich, Nacht 1 hat nette Ideen mit den Minigames, Nacht 2 ist absoluter generischer Müll mit schwacher Story und Nacht 3 ist ziemlich gut gemacht - hier kommt es enorm darauf an, was in den letzten Nächten passieren wird.”
- “Für 8,20€ aktuell sehr kritisch, aber unabhängig vom Preis tendiere ich eher zu einer Empfehlung - man sollte nur die 'story' ignorieren, die ist sehr schwach geschrieben.”
- “This game combines a storyline with a small mini-game of Five Nights at Freddy's which could be strongly improved with new nights.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay in "Try to Fall Asleep" is praised for its engaging mechanics and compelling storytelling, featuring distinct phases of play that keep the experience fresh and exciting. Players navigate a mix of tension-filled 'awake' segments and free-roaming dream sequences, each introducing new challenges and scares that enhance the overall atmosphere. The game effectively combines familiar horror elements with innovative mechanics, ensuring that players remain on edge throughout their journey.
- “Amberdrop does an amazing job at crafting a compelling story with a variety of gameplay mechanics and scares.”
- “I enjoy that each sleeping section of the game provides new challenges in a familiar formula that allows players to get accustomed to the game design, the lore, and the mechanics while not becoming stale each subsequent night.”
- “The game mechanics are fresh at every turn; you never know what scary thing is going to happen next.”
- “The stress mechanic reminds me of Amnesia, but more deadly in this case.”
- “There's a stark contrast between the two gameplay phases in trying to fall asleep--being awake and dreaming--and this keeps it fresh.”
- “The game adds more spooks and more in-depth mechanics as the nights progress.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and immersive design, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and horror experience. Many players note that the visuals are not overly demanding on system resources, allowing it to run smoothly even on older PCs. Overall, the graphics receive high ratings, often around 9/10, enhancing the game's engaging narrative and emotional impact.
- “The voice actors are great, graphics look lovely, and the overall environment will constantly have you at the edge of your seat.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the story gets better and better through the nights.”
- “Great performance, great story, great graphics, okay jump scares, and episode 3 is awesome!!!!”
- “Even reducing the graphics quality dramatically as per the 'support' thread didn't help.”
- “This little gem will make it difficult to fall asleep after playing it as many of the themes and visuals will be familiar to anyone who's ever had a nightmare.”
- “[b]Graphics are[/b] [i]ahuyena[/i]”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its nightmarishly creepy and immersive qualities, featuring haunting environments and a spine-tingling soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the strong atmospheric design, with many giving it top marks, indicating a successful execution by the small development team at Amberdrop.
- “The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is spot-on and I adore it.”
- “Atmosphere: 10/10”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game offers high replayability due to the variability in each night, making every playthrough feel slightly different. While the dream phases lack randomization, reducing their replay value, the 'try to fall asleep' phase is more unpredictable, enhancing overall replayability. Despite some limitations, players find the game remains engaging enough for multiple sessions.
- “And there is a high replay value, since each night is slightly different and random!”
- “The difficulty curve for the game in general feels rather smooth, albeit the game doesn't feel very difficult and the dream phases lack any randomization, so the replayability for the dream phase is lowered, but this in no way makes it entirely unreplayable.”
- “The difficulty curve for the game in general feels rather smooth, albeit the game doesn't feel very difficult and the dream phases lack any randomization, so the replayability for the dream phase is lowered. However, this in no way makes it entirely unreplayable.”
- “The same cannot be said (in my opinion and in a good way) about the 'try to fall asleep' phase, as it is inherently more random and less predictable, leading to a somewhat higher replay value than the dream phase.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the eerie atmosphere, featuring a spine-tingling soundtrack that complements the haunting environments and contributes to the overall creepy narrative.
- “The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that Night 4 of the game is particularly emotional, showcasing the depth and complexity of the characters in a way that resonates strongly with players. This emotional depth enhances the overall narrative experience, making it a standout moment in the game.
- “Night 4 in particular was pretty emotional and actually showed off different sides to each character that I loved.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently hindered by numerous glitches, which significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users express that the game could be worthwhile if these issues are resolved.
- “If the glitches are ever fixed, then it would be worth the cost, but not as it is.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent performance, impressive graphics, and engaging story, indicating strong optimization overall. However, the jump scares received mixed feedback, suggesting that while the game runs well, certain gameplay elements may not be as polished.

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6h Median play time

6h Average play time

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