Sleep Demon

Sleep Demon is a single-player horror walking simulator about sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming and liminal spaces, based on personal experiences. On a cold, rainy day in the late 1990s, after a long and stressful day, you go to bed. As paralysis draws you deeper into a nightmare, you pass through different stages of dreams and try to escape and wake up.

Explore the nightmare

The game is mostly a walking experience, with light puzzles and escape sections. In the Liminal Anomaly Motel, you make a mental note of the map layout and, as the loop continues, look for anything out of place or changes in the environment. You then choose the correct door to escape the level. A mysterious stranger may offer advice and hints to help you get out.

The environments include bizarre, dreamlike settings and liminal spaces. The game can feel claustrophobic and includes jump scares. Its playtime is around 40 minutes, depending on how long you take to solve puzzles and explore.