The Sleeping Sickness

About

The Sleeping Sickness follows Dr. Grayson as he uncovers secrets in the isolated Alaskan town of Trenton after a woman’s sudden death. Players pick where to search each day, with every decision shaping the story, dialogue, and accessible areas. The narrative leans heavy on mystery and small-town unease, blending investigation with eerie encounters. Sparse interactivity keeps the focus on dialogue and exploration rather than action, making it a story-driven puzzle in a frostbitten setting. The game’s branching paths create consequence without overwhelming complexity. Subtle sound design and bleak visuals amplify the chill, though the real draw is its compact, tightly written mystery. Early reviews note its pacing feels like a brisk, spooky novella, short enough to finish in one sitting but layered enough to warrant a second.

Storyline

Greta Tanner died in her sleep last night. The doctors don’t know what to think. Sure, Greta was old, but not old enough to die without an apparent cause. She didn’t take pills, had no medical problems, and had no recent surgeries. Winter creeps into the small town of Trenton, Alaska. The roads are blocked with snow, and the wind carries an icy dagger. Dr. Grayson, the town’s new resident doctor, examines Greta's corpse. Some bruising. Slight burn marks on her legs – it could be frostbite. Hidden under Greta’s hair are five crescent-shaped wounds. None are severe enough to have been the cause of death, but the marks are fresh and bloody. There has to be a connection. Was Greta murdered? Or is there something else going on in Trenton? Some people in town have been acting weird, and a strange song is singing in the wind. Or is that just madness? Dr. Grayson must find whatever killed Greta Tanner and stop it from killing anyone else.