Game overview
The Dream Machine
The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.
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The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard & broccoli.
In Chapter 1 you play Victor Neff, the husband of a young couple who've just moved into a new apartment. While trying to get settled in you discover that all is not as it seems in the quiet, unassuming apartment building...
In Chapter 2, Victor goes to confront the landlord, Mr. Morton, only to find his apartment empty. Can Victor find the elusive landlord in time and is there more to Mr. Morton than meets the eye?
In Chapter 1 you play Victor Neff, the husband of a young couple who've just moved into a new apartment. While trying to get settled in you discover that all is not as it seems in the quiet, unassuming apartment building...
In Chapter 2, Victor goes to confront the landlord, Mr. Morton, only to find his apartment empty. Can Victor find the elusive landlord in time and is there more to Mr. Morton than meets the eye?
Key Features
- World: Explore a creepy apartment complex and uncover the mysteries within. Get to know your neighbors and discover their secrets.
- Story: Delve into the minds of strangers and loved ones as you’re trying to save them from The Dream Machine.
- Graphics: Wander around beautifully detailed environments built using physical clay models and hand-crafted sets.
- Puzzles: In order to progress you have to solve puzzles ranging from simple pushovers to fiendish brainteasers.
- Music: A haunting original soundtrack weaves through the narrative, emphasizing the surreal atmosphere of the game.
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Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows XP or laterProcessor: 1.8 GHz processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 1.2 GB HD space
Additional Notes: Mouse recommended
macOS
Minimum
OS: OSX Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or laterProcessor: Intel Mac 1.8 GHz processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 1.2 GB HD space
Additional Notes: Mouse recommended
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- The Sleeping Machine
- Brazilian rating
- 6
- Steam Germany rating
- 6
- Achievements
- 46
- Metacritic
- 75
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Touch Only Option, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Valve compatibility test
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Developer-declared accessibility on Steam
Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.
subtitle options
color alternatives
custom volume controls
stereo sound
narrated game menus
playable without timed input
mouse only option
touch only option
save anytime
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 71th percentile. Priced as Market at $3.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dream Machine worth buying right now?
Wait — $3.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does The Dream Machine go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is The Dream Machine free to play?
The Dream Machine costs $3.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Dream Machine?
The Dream Machine is a Adventure, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed The Dream Machine?
The Dream Machine was developed by Cockroach Inc. and published by The Sleeping Machine.
What platforms does The Dream Machine support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.
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