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Have a Nice Dream

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.

What works
  • Emotional and touching story
  • Unique art style and soundtrack
  • Free to play
  • Short and accessible gameplay
  • Thought-provoking themes
Things to keep in mind
  • Some frustrating chase and maze puzzles
  • Story pacing and writing uneven
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Minor bugs and optimization issues
  • Lack of language options

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Grimm's Hollow

  • 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment

  • Tales of the Black Forest

  • 雨鸦 - You are my sanctuary

  • Tails Noir: Prologue

  • Children of Silentown: Prologue

  • The Forgotten City

  • KOEWOTAYORINI / 声之寄托

  • 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • 雨鸦 - You are my sanctuary

  • My Big Sister

  • Ticy Adventure Club : Queen of the Spring
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Have a Nice Dream: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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