Blank Dream

About

Blank Dream is a free horror-themed adventure built in RPG Maker VX Ace. Protagonist Mishiro wakes in a twisted alternate realm after a failed suicide attempt, stripped of her memories. Players navigate eerie environments to locate and shatter mirrors, each act piecing together fragmented recollections. The game leans heavily into its unsettling tone, blending sparse dialogue with environmental storytelling. Exploration is methodical, with puzzles tied to narrative progression rather than combat. Kanawo’s second project after Teriyaki Tomato’s earlier works launched in 2015 for PC. The game’s focus on depression and self-harm is unflinching, with a content warning advised in its description. While short, most playthroughs last under two hours, it’s remembered in indie circles for its bold subject matter and atmospheric tension. Player feedback on forums often splits between praise for its bravery and criticism of its abrupt pacing. Freeware but impactful, it leaves a lasting impression despite its technical simplicity.

Storyline

Death is only the beginning for 16 year old Mishiro, who plans to throw herself into a nearby lake that's the source of local legends. But when she finds herself trapped in a dark and dangerous world, she also finds herself without her memories, and she'll need to regain them all, and possibly those of others stranded there, to find a way forward in this creepy and unsettling free indie horror adventure from Teriyaki Tomato.