Hypersomnia

Hypersomnia

Patryk Czachurski · December 28, 2023 · eSports, Multiplayer, Level Editor, Old School, Pixel Graphics

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About Hypersomnia

✦ AI summary

Hypersomnia is a hardcore pixelated arena shooter where you battle in intense duels across bomb defusal and gun game modes with 24 firearms, magic spells, and melee weapons. Create and instantly playtest custom maps with a built-in WYSIWYG editor, all in a free, open-source, lightweight game written in bare C++ that you can modify however you want.

Challenge your friend to an intense duel, or gather two clans to fight a spectacular war. Reawaken your competitive spirit in this relentless top-down shooter. Comes with an in-game map Editor! Forever free and open-source.

Hypersomnia — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Online PvP, LAN, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Hypersomnia is praised by players for its beautiful aesthetic, ambitious feature set, and engaging top-down shooter gameplay that emphasizes speed and precision, though it struggles with a small player population that makes finding matches and learning the game difficult for newcomers. The new player experience is a particular pain point, with new players reporting confusing matchmaking, punishing difficulty against experienced players, and challenges distinguishing teammates from enemies, which compounds the challenge of building a larger community.

Recommended Jul 6, 2026
The bots are kicking my ass
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Recommended Oct 7, 2026
This game is beautiful. It's such a shame that its online player count is so low :<
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 21, 2026
Hypersomnia stands out as a multiplayer shooter that refuses to follow the conventions of the modern gaming market. Developed by Patryk Czachurski and published by TeamHypersomnia, it delivers a competitive experience built around speed, precision, and community participation. Presented from a top-down perspective, the game combines tactical decision-making with frantic firefights, creating a style that feels like a fusion of classic arena shooters and objective-based competitive titles. Despite its independent origins, Hypersomnia demonstrates a remarkable level of ambition, offering a feature set that many larger multiplayer releases would envy. The gameplay loop is immediate and unforgiving. Players enter matches where quick reactions and map knowledge are essential to success. Every weapon has a distinct role, and engagements often conclude in seconds, rewarding players who can think and act under pressure. The title's primary modes, including Bomb Defusal and free-for-all variants, provide enough diversity to keep matches engaging without diluting the game's competitive identity. Its top-down camera angle is more than a visual gimmick; it fundamentally changes how players app…
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Not recommended Oct 16, 2026
the new player experience is a nightmare. joined a ffa which means no teams. in every game. asked to join a team. all looked the same but some people didnt shoot me.
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
I know i dont have much time played on this game, but it really is fantastic and really well put together. i hope it gets a massive playerbase when it fully releases, it deserves nothing less. <3
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
looks great, would be fun if somewhen i find real players to play with

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