!Dream (2026)

I liked this. I really, really liked this, especially as someone who enjoys history and war and yet still knows the damage it causes for the victims of it. It's short but the atmosphere is really well done, the music helps it too. It's tense in a way that quiets you, sometimes makes you expect that a jumpscare is coming, but this game doesn't do that. It holds its word, providing exactly what it says it would: gives insight on the thoughts of a soldier, a victim of war and orders. It's honestly great, paces itself really well for what it is, letting moments linger where they're supposed to to create that tension. It's simple but efficient. The graphics aren't anything to write home about, neither is the lighting in the main scene with the soldier in the ruins, but it works, does its job in a way that doesnt pull away even if they're not realistic. I am unsure if it was made with AI, the script that is, given the em-dashes that you can find in the narration script but it is voice acted by a real person, who I must say, does a good job. Its emotional, gives the thought you're listening to an actual, young guy who's stuck in the war, as most soldiers were. Even without a lot …

[h1] !Dream by Tala (Iranian) (PC2026) [/h1] This is a 10-minute free game on Steam that was originally made within 7 days in the Persian language for a game jam that had the theme ‘Unstable’. It was then later translated to English. Strangely, the developer has since been overly critical about his submission, especially since it only scored 17th place out of 40 entries. His critical reflection strongly voiced a complete ignorance towards the game jam’s theme. He also concluded that he made the game purposefully not fun to play, by slowly alienating the player from the protagonist once they took the ordered shot. You then go from first person view, then to a top-down view and then to a platformer motion where you simply have to travel left for 2 minutes while reflecting what you have done. I actually completely disagree with the developer on this one. He most definitely handled the theme of ‘Unstable’. As a support worker, I can guarantee that many Veterans battle daily with horrific scenes they personally witnessed during war times. Even 50 years after the war is over it still remains alive inside them. My father was one of those. He grew up as an orphan in a overly cruel orp…

i liked the angles. [spoiler] shows the stupidity of wars, which should be avoided at all cost. imho. diplomacy , referenda's should be prioritised always [/spoiler]

It's alright, a short little interactive film, has some pacing and player experience issues

i want to dig it but i cant finish it. not sure if bug or skill issue but i absolutely cannot see deserter in trees. seems to be a me thing judging by other reviews so eh positive it is.

9/10 Everything I hoped it would be. I first found this before it had even released, and made sure to put it on my wish list for when it did. The game isn't so much as a game as an interactive film. The graphics are honestly better than I could have ever expected. My favorite part was the narration, and while that was most certainly the main aspect of the game, it was incredibly poetic. It is exactly as it was advertised. The color changing light was a great accessibility feature as well. Go ahead and give the game a go, after all, it is only about 10-15 minutes. Keep in mind there the game starts immediately upon launch and there is no menus, and the game has to be closed externally or through the steam exit option.