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Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2014

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Quick resume

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Unique toddler perspective
  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • Emotional and meaningful story
  • Creative and immersive environments
  • Simple but effective gameplay mechanics

Cons

  • Short playtime (2-4 hours)
  • Some bugs and control clunkiness
  • Limited replay value
  • Price considered high by some
  • Minimal gameplay complexity

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control a toddler with limited abilities but can choose how to explore and interact with the environment, including crawling or walking."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and exploration with some stealth elements; challenges are moderate but not highly complex."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story progression."

  • Continuation
    -3

    "Game is short (2-4 hours), with limited replay value; players often complete in one or two sittings."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique perspective as a toddler, imaginative environments reflecting childlike perception and fears."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interactions absent."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion into a child's fearful imagination and psychological horror, providing escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in unique horror experience and story."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though gameplay is mostly guided."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore various surreal and symbolic environments from a toddler's perspective."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the story rather than personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game presents a surreal, imaginative world filtered through a child's mind, blending reality and fantasy."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn to navigate the world as a toddler and uncover story elements, encouraging reflection."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to progress; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Emotional connection to story and characters, especially the toddler and teddy bear companion."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear narrative."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through story and puzzle completion with collectible drawings enhancing understanding."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Tense atmosphere and suspenseful moments create emotional strain rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong sensory immersion through sound design, lighting, and atmospheric effects."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems present."

  • Story
    5

    "Narrative-driven game with emotional, psychological story explored through environment and gameplay."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Simple puzzle solving and stealth elements require some planning but no deep strategic complexity."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Suspense and psychological horror create moments of tension and fear."

  • Value
    -2

    "Game is short and some players feel price is high relative to playtime."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and evasion."

  • Survival
    3

    "Avoiding threats and hiding from monsters is a key gameplay element."

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