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About Sleep Awake
Sleep Awake is a first-person horror game set in a dystopian future where people vanish during sleep. Developed by EYES OUT and published by Blumhouse Games, it drops you into the last city on Earth, where survival hinges on staying awake. You play as Katja, navigating crumbling urban spaces, cultist encounters, and the existential dread of The HUSH, a force that silences and consumes. Released in 2025, it blends surreal visuals with a tense, narrative-driven experience. The game’s strength lies in its oppressive atmosphere and fragmented storytelling, where every shadow feels alive. If you like slow-burn horror with philosophical undertones and experimental design, this one’s for you.
Gameplay
You move in first-person through shifting, decaying environments, solving environmental puzzles to progress. Exploration is key, rooms warp, pathways collapse, and cultists lurk in corners. The core loop involves avoiding or outmaneuvering threats while managing a stamina bar that depletes from stress or sleep deprivation. Katja can’t fight; survival means stealth, misdirection, and quick thinking. The HUSH acts as a passive, omnipresent horror, erasing your memories and dialogue if it gets too close. Controls are responsive but minimal, with no combat mechanics. Sessions feel tense and methodical, often ending in panic when chased. The game’s difficulty spikes in late chapters, where disorientation becomes a weapon.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 8.4/10, with 72% completing the main story. Average playtime is 8.5 hours, though 30% stretch to 15+ hours chasing 100% completion. The community mood is split: 45% label it “Uneasy,” 30% “Fascinated,” and 25% “Anxious.” Critics praise its “haunting audiovisual design” but note pacing issues, 15% of reviews call it “slow to a fault.” Achievement data shows 12 collectibles, with 15% of players earning them all. Price at launch is $29.99, deemed “reasonable” by 60% of buyers. Some users complain about unclear puzzle cues, while others praise its bold narrative risks.
PlayPile's Take
Sleep Awake is a polarizing but ambitious horror game. It rewards patience and a taste for abstract storytelling, but its lack of combat and uneven pacing might frustrate action-oriented players. At $30, it’s a low-risk gamble for fans of games like The Void or Layers of Fear. The 12 achievements add replay value, though completion isn’t essential. If you can stomach its slow burn and enjoy figuring out its cryptic lore, it’s worth a shot. Just keep earbuds handy, you’ll need every sound cue to survive.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
85.0
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