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Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
Developer Krillbite Studio
Among the Sleep is a 2014 first-person horror adventure video game developed by Norwegian developer Krillbite Studio for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It was released on 29 May 2014 in North America for the PC. The PlayStation 4 version was released on 10 December 2015 while the Xbox One version was released on 3 June 2016. A definitive remaster titled Among The Sleep: Enhanced Edition… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
196 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 6, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
163 positive · 22 negative
95% range 83–92%
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| Steam reviews | 163 | 22 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,721 of 4,262 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 158 yes, 20 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 178 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,444 of 8,378 positive).
Players praise the game's emotional story about family trauma seen through a child's eyes. [1][2][3] Many note the game is very short, often completed in under five hours. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize missing features in the PC version and technical bugs. [7][8]
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Representative posts
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Not actually the Enhanced Edition on PC — major features missing! I bought this expecting the Enhanced Edition that exists on consoles, but the PC version is missing one of its core features: the Story Mode / No Monsters accessibility option. Every guide and console version shows a “Gameplay → Story Mode (No Monsters)” toggle that lets players experience the story without monster encounters. This is a big part of …
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Among the Sleep is a game that shows the world in a simple but very powerful way through the eyes of a small child. The whole experience has something quietly sad and unsettling about it, because under the light horror layer there is a story about family problems and their impact on a child's mind. You can feel a breakdown in relationships in the background, which affects everyday life and the sense of safety. What …
- [2]
If you come from a family with alcoholics, you're gonna cry. Great game, very emotional experience for me. I probably won't play it again, though - very rough.
- [11]
Exploring Among the Sleep feels less like playing a game and more like navigating a beautifully crafted, yet deeply unsettling, dreamscape. It is a rare horror title that trades cheap jump-scares for a thick, dark atmosphere that feels exactly like a "childish fever dream." First of all, the design: There is a profound level of empathy in the game's art and allover design here. It’s clear that the developers – many …
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I appreciated the emotional story telling and how it portrayed trauma, and the gameplay/puzzles were entertaining enough without being overly complex. If you are only here for puzzles, etc and don't really care for emotions/symbolism/story, probably should pass on it. If you are here for the story, its worth it, but fair warning, it may stir up negative feelings if you relate to the household.
Summarised from 34 of the 190 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition talk about unique perspective as a toddler in a horror game; those who didn't talk about very short playtime. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Among the Sleep was met with mixed reviews, receiving 7/10 from both GameSpot and Polygon, and accruing an average score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 23% of critics. As of 7 March 2015 over 100,000 copies of the game had been sold.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 196 · most liked firstAmong the Sleep is a game that shows the world in a simple but very powerful way through the eyes of a small child. The whole experience has something quietly sad and unsettling about it, because under the light horror layer there is a story about family problems and their impact on a child's mind. You can feel a breakdown in relationships in the background, which affects everyday life and the sense of safety. What stands out the most is how the game interprets reality. Things that would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i remember falling asleep to let's plays of this game when i was small, playing it myself made me very happy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’d say it’s more of a creepy toddler simulator than anything actually scary, you wake up in your house at night and your mum is missing and the whole point is basically trying to find her with the help of a talking teddy bear, you explore normal household spaces but also some really strange and eerie areas that feel like a dream or nightmare, it is quite fun but a shame how short it is, I finished it and got 100% in under 5 hours. Worth picking up, especially on sale, 7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not actually the Enhanced Edition on PC — major features missing! I bought this expecting the Enhanced Edition that exists on consoles, but the PC version is missing one of its core features: the Story Mode / No Monsters accessibility option. Every guide and console version shows a “Gameplay → Story Mode (No Monsters)” toggle that lets players experience the story without monster encounters. This is a big part of the Enhanced Edition accessibility improvements. On PC, that entire menu,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you come from a family with alcoholics, you're gonna cry. Great game, very emotional experience for me. I probably won't play it again, though - very rough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play as a baby in a thriller game. Its a short but great game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Horror Game that will make you cry like a baby. Well, you're actually playing as a baby, your Teddy Bear is your best friend and helps you feel safe. Most time of the game you simply explore everything. Game is very short, but it's worth checking out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Experienced on the Meta Quest 3 You can view my VR mod gameplay here: https://youtu.be/Srr0I0xUv4Q Yes, you can now play Among the Sleep in Full VR with the latest FREE VR mod from King EJ. It's a very easy install as well. VR mod has 1st or 3rd person point of view (easy to switch), Native Stereo, Head-Tracking, and motion controlled hands. Crawl and walk as a baby in VR looking for his mommy in this nightmare fuel adventure that may probably awaken your early childhood traumatic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remember watching gameplay of this game as a kid, thinking it was just like any other horror game at the time, so I had planned I would play it when I grew up. Here we are and I finally did so. But I wasn't here for the scares anymore. I was here for the story, and it was pretty good and an original take. It's pretty emotional if you try to be in the protagonist's shoes and try to understand how they feel about their situation. There's a piece of truth and reality in this game. Game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I appreciated the emotional story telling and how it portrayed trauma, and the gameplay/puzzles were entertaining enough without being overly complex. If you are only here for puzzles, etc and don't really care for emotions/symbolism/story, probably should pass on it. If you are here for the story, its worth it, but fair warning, it may stir up negative feelings if you relate to the household.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Teddy is going to get you! But that's another game... I don't know what's more creepy the teddy bear or the fact that a mother gave her child this creepy ass teddy bear! Most, if not everyone has had nightmares of some kind, if you don't or haven't experienced a nightmare then you either haven't had a reason to, forgot ever having one, or you're a psychopath of some kind. Anyhoo, I'm not especially fond of very many Horror games. Most of them are more about jump scares and don't do…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Exploring Among the Sleep feels less like playing a game and more like navigating a beautifully crafted, yet deeply unsettling, dreamscape. It is a rare horror title that trades cheap jump-scares for a thick, dark atmosphere that feels exactly like a "childish fever dream." First of all, the design: There is a profound level of empathy in the game's art and allover design here. It’s clear that the developers – many of whom likely have children of their own – understand the world from a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game so much! I remember being little and watching play throughs of it- and now I played it for myself! 10/10!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Woah does my head still hurt from high levels of stress with this one! I love unreliable narrators, I did not trust that bear one bit! The atmosphere in here was creepy as hell, causing paranoia, lots of little creepy sounds that you don't even know where they're coming from; confusing you and backing you into a corner. Chapter 3 was a blur for me as I only played it with one eye open - and it was squinted at that- I would have not been able to play this alone so I'm lucky I had a friend…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this game is a great example of how little Metacritic scores can matter. It definitely doesn’t deserve a score as low as 66. The game is built around a unique idea, experiencing horror through a child’s perspective, and delivers a really compelling experience, with moments that genuinely make you feel tense. I played it years ago, and I’m replaying it now. Even today, it still holds up well. I definitely recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is another game that I bought almost ten years ago, and have no idea why. It's just been sitting in my Steam backlog for ages, and I finally decided to play it. This is basically Amnesia: The Dark Descent, except you play as a baby, and are running from your drunk mom who takes the shape of some sort of salad-fingers looking shadow demon, or something like that. It's creative, doesn't seem like an asset flip, and is original, but that still doesn't make up for the fact that it's a walking…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A classic when it comes to horror games. It's pretty good, especially for people who haven't really played many horror games before. I can definitely see how it could be pretty scary for beginners, but if you've already played a lot of horror games, it's probably not that scary anymore. The atmosphere is probably the strongest part of the game. The story is pretty predictable and basic, but it works well for what the game is trying to do. I think it's a game you should definitely play, because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amnesia or Outlast... but you're just a baby. Also good social commentary in the end there.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game on sale. And not because I had wanted it for a long time or read the reviews. Just because it was insanely cheap. So I launched it, and I was honestly amazed at how good this game was. The visuals are very good and the gameplay is quite fun too. The puzzles aren’t too boring and not too difficult either. The atmosphere is honestly one of the best I think exists in the gaming industry. But there is still one downside that’s important to know before buying this game. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was an interesting horror experience. I think it explores the nature of childhood anxiety or trauma and has clever ways of doing this. I like some of the details the game takes note of (like how all the text you see looks foreign since he wouldn't know how to read yet). It's what sets it apart from others in this category. At the same time, I don't think it provides anything particularly exciting. The game falls short of fully utilizing some mechanics that had more potential too,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is not bad and even some parts of it are good. But overall experience is below mediocre. If at least ot won't have bugs - I would pass it silently, but since it have - I don't recommend it. If you won't play it - you won't miss anything.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Among the Sleep is a beautifully emotional and haunting horror experience that hits harder than most games in the genre! You play as a small, 2-year old child exploring a dark, distorted world that reflects fear, confusion, and the emotional scars of a troubled home. Seeing everything from the eyes of a toddler makes even simple moments feel tense! The story tackles themes of neglect, fear, and parental struggles in a surprisingly mature way. It's not just for scares, but rather uses its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the concept is interesting, the execution mostly isn't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For such a seemingly simple narrative and short playtime, it was an extremely thought-provoking game. Truly a unique way to portray family trauma through the eyes of a small child. Phenomenal, recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmRF... Heya folks, here's today's intro video, this time featuring Among The Sleep: Enhanced Edition by Krillbite Studio. #amongthesleep #videogames #indiegames #horrorgames #cutscene
neutral · AI labelView post →Cutting to the chase, this game is a technical disaster and my experience is that it’s completely broken and unplayable without editing files. There were a ton of issues, including my controller not working until I enabled Steam input, multiple instances of getting stuck, no saves, no checkpoints, broken progression, some minor graphical issues, and triggering issues for climbing. I’m not sure if some of these issues were due to my system or specifically the enhanced edition, but it looks like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible storyline, whether you play story games or not - this is a MUST try! Touches COUNTLESS mental health related subjects, trauma, sensitivity & addictions. No one should go through that, and this child's perspective perfectly depicts it. Very well deserved 10/10!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this is a very well made and creative game. Playing a horror game through the eyes of a child is in my knowledge not done often. The game is not too difficult and when compared to other horror games pretty easy to play through. Finding all the drawings is definitely more of a challenge, they are not always easy to find. I think this games might be good for people who are new to horror games and want to get more into the genre. Teddy (a character in the game) gives a feeling of comfort;…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I quite like the story, the game itself too. Has an way of making you feel small.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a child shouldn't have to go through this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I won't lie I originally pirated and beat this game, but I liked it enough that I bought it. This is an awesome game the concept of toddler movement is well thought out and the overall story/reveal of it is well worth the play through. It's just a solid game with a solid message and insight into the starting out in the world that many could find relatable. It's just a good game, period.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game cooked the CPU in the first computer I bought and it wasn't even fun for the 58 minutes it took to do it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic horror game with very interesting takes on the genre. Quite short and simple, but the story is great and deep. I loved the atmosphere as well. Play it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm playing through my steam library in mostly alphabetical order and thought it would be fun to give short steam reviews for each game if I would recommend them or not. So, this has been sitting in my steam library for nearly a decade (maybe actually longer with the original?) and finally through this little project of mine I've gotten to it, and I'm glad to say it's quite good! I won't spoil anything in this review, but the game which seemed reltatively straight forward in the beginning…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i play this game once maybe twice a year
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way too boring. The first 10 minutes seemed promising, but it turned into a mediocre walking simulator with small "puzzles" that require no thought. The toddler's slow walking speed also doesn't help. And as many others have pointed out, the save system is misleading, as the checkpoints only work if you die. If you decide to quit and continue later, you'll have to play from the beginning of a chapter again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a really short game, and not super challenging, but I think it all ties in super well to the story, because as a baby you can't do much! And it is made really well in that regard to make you feel the vulnerability of being a lil baby that can't do much other than run (crawl) and hide! I would recommend this game as something just for purely the experience and the broadening on your world view. p.s I was playing this game when streaming and it STRUGGLED a bit on the highest resolution…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game isn't really amazing. Lets start off with the main issue, the amount of glitches. On multiple occasions I got softlock on random objects (ex a random wooded pallet in the caves) and was even hardlocked once while "inserting memories" causing me to restart. Another glitch that I had encountered while playing through the game were objects such as block and yoyos, etc.. I know unimportant objects phasing through the floor isn't game ruining but it really starts to expose the bad parts of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Devs voicelines makes the horror less scary and story more interesting. Thankyou devs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get ready for chilling vibes, I'm live and playing Among The Sleep: Enhanced Edition (Demo Version)! www.twitch.tv/pisceanpaws?...
neutral · AI labelView post →this game was so sick i really liked it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story isn't a scary horror pants loading experience, but damn it is potent. The game is short, but it makes a strong point.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game that follows nightmares of a toddler whose parents got into a divorce due to domestic violence, after which the mother became an alcoholic. There`s a teddy that accompanies you on the journey, but he`s not very comforting most of the time. It`s a short little game, there are a couple of `jump scares` as well as some chases involved. Nothing crazy but not for the faint of heart.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Among the Sleep proves you don’t need jump-scares or combat to create real horror. Experiencing the world through the eyes of a toddler is such a bold idea, and the game commits to it fully — everything feels oversized, distorted, and deeply unsettling in a way that’s subtle but powerful. The atmosphere is incredible. Creeping through dark hallways, hiding in cupboards, clutching your teddy for comfort — it taps into a very specific, very human kind of fear. Not monsters jumping out, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute classic horror game imo. Used to scare the ♥♥♥♥ outta me and to this day still has some creepy monster designs and atmosphere. Plus the themes and overall story of the game are just heartbreaking, even if pretty simple. That ending just hits harder every time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good for all youtubers
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →crazy hidden gem with a good meaning behind it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting concept of the game. The difficulty wasn't too hard. It was enough to just enjoy the game. It's more like an eerie walking simulator, but I like how the game came together. Keep in mind the game is pretty sort but fun to play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the games pretty fun not to over the top
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My first horror game and what a game ! The story is wild especially with the end twist, the gameplay is stressful just the right amount, and the Teddy Bear saved my life and my mental health
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i miss you markiplier
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Among The Sleep -Enhanced Edition- (Switch)- if you havent played this game before or havent seen any gameplay (shocking) then go in blind, its a horror game yes but it has so much charm and a focused idea, and also this kid is going to have trauma when he grows up lemme tel ya 7/10
positive · AI labelView post →honestly one of the best horror games ive played when i was younger..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD,HIGH GRAPHICS COOL
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7.2/10 ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was a good game. One of the first horror games I got myself to bear through, and it got me at times, but it wasn't too difficult or too scary that it took away from the story, which I also really love. The story as a whole was really good, I loved the ending, and I also loved the gameplay. It being from the perspective of a toddler was also pretty interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game although short is a cute and spooky playthrough that many could enjoy. The game does touch on topics like substance abuse and parental abuse so keep that in mind. The game does one thing well and that's tension since you play as such a small character a lot of the monsters and more heart pounding moments are only made worse by your lack of mobility. At times the game can jump back and forth from puzzles to a more survive the monster aspect so if that's not really your thing make sure…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →dis game lwk knda drppy tbh icl might needa rccmnd ts to others tbh icl
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its aight. Nice story and great atmosphere but too easy and too short but worth it if there's a discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game holds a special place in my heart
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