The Longest Journey
The Longest Journey
Game
Game2007
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Developer Funcom
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (Bokmål: Drømmefall: Den Lengste Reisen) is an adventure video game developed by Funcom for Microsoft Windows and Xbox platforms in April 2006. In 2007, a sequel entitled Dreamfall Chapters was announced, and Funcom reportedly considered the idea of a massively multiplayer online game set in The Longest Journey universe. The game is the sequel to Funcom's The Longest Journey, released… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
319 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
81
LovedLoved
148 positive · 34 negative
95% range 75–86%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 148 | 34 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 29 | 6 | 75 |
| Lemmy * | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
724 of 866 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
81% recommend · 148 yes, 34 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 182 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,047 of 1,241 positive).
Players praise the game's compelling story and emotional depth, calling it a favorite narrative experience. [1][2][3] Some note the dated graphics and controls, but find the atmosphere and characters still engaging. [4][5][6] A few reviewers criticize the gameplay as tedious or frustrating, with poor combat and puzzles. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Pros: - there are a few touching moments in the story - environments are nicely designed for the time period it was released Cons: - this isn't really a puzzle game, it's a long series of fetch quests. Lots of meaningless running back and forth for no reason - combat is so bad that I don't understand why it's even in the game. It's extremely clunky and boring, doesn't fit the genre and should have been cut from the …
- [2]
This is to this day one of my favorite stories (not just games; stories in general). If you know, you know. If not: this is a second part in a trilogy that spanned 3 decades (2000, 2006 and 2016). As such, in terms of graphics and gameplay each game is somewhat representative of its era. Dreamfall in particular is a pioneer in narrative games - before the likes of Bioshock Infinite or Telltale games, it set out to …
- [3]
If I had to pick the world's best video game, I'd have picked this one. I will never forget the way this game felt the first time I played it. This was the first video game that ever captured my emotions in the story - I grew to really care about the characters. It's no surprise it won game of the year <3
- [11]
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is one of those games I keep coming back to over the years. It just has this vibe you don’t really find anywhere else. The whole world feels unique kind of futuristic but also mysterious and playing as Zoë just pulls you into it even more. It’s not really about crazy action or anything. It’s more the atmosphere the story the characters and that feeling of jumping between worlds that …
- [1]
It's less a long journey than a long drama. And somehow, the drama is compelling enough that you keep watching scene after scene.
Summarised from 34 of the 303 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Dreamfall: The Longest Journey talk about excellent storytelling and memorable characters; those who didn't talk about outdated graphics and clunky controls. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
In its second-quarter report for 2006, Funcom told investors that early sales of Dreamfall's computer version were "positive", while those of the Xbox release were "low". The company blamed this disparity on the Xbox's loss of market share to the Xbox 360. According to Funcom, revenues from Dreamfall totaled $2.64 million at the end of the second quarter, by which time roughly 300,000 copies of the game had been shipped to retailers. In its annual 2006 report, the company summarized Dreamfall's computer version as a "satisfactory" seller that drew revenues "above expectations". Sales and revenues of the Xbox release both failed to meet Funcom's forecasts. Funcom estimated 200,000 copies of…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 319 · most liked firstThe main thing I took away from that baby boy game award debacle is that Dustborn was made by the Longest Journey/Dreamfall folks which made it an instabuy
neutral · AI labelView post →Since we updated our Discord to include all of our games, we've been overtaken by nostalgia... So we dug through our archives to find some concept art from Dreamfall Chapters 💜🐵 Join us here: www.redthreadgames.com/discord May the Balance be with you...
neutral · AI labelView post →Just rolled credits on Dustborn by @redthreadgames.bsky.social! As a fan of The Longest Journey, Dreamfall, and Dreamfall Chapters I figured this game would be enjoyable. And I did!
positive · AI labelView post →It's less a long journey than a long drama. And somehow, the drama is compelling enough that you keep watching scene after scene.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably [April Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Ryan_(The_Longest_Journey)) from the Longest Journey. She was clever, empathetic, funny, and grounded. She certainly had more than enough opportunity to get annoying over the many, _many_ hours it takes to play that game but I found myself reading the journal that served as a story tracker just to see what she had to say about events. I genuinely missed her during Dreamfall. Though I had a few other favorite games with female…
neutral · AI labelView post →It’s the eleventh anniversary of Dreamfall Chapters: Book One — and in about thirty minutes we’re hosting a stream on our Discord where I will try to play the first hour of the game (and answer your questions). Watch me flail helplessly as I battle with mouse and keyboard controls!
neutral · AI labelView post →This is to this day one of my favorite stories (not just games; stories in general). If you know, you know. If not: this is a second part in a trilogy that spanned 3 decades (2000, 2006 and 2016). As such, in terms of graphics and gameplay each game is somewhat representative of its era. Dreamfall in particular is a pioneer in narrative games - before the likes of Bioshock Infinite or Telltale games, it set out to tell a story of a young woman caught up in a story spanning two entire worlds. It…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay.. wait wait wait!? @redthreadgames.bsky.social how dare you make such an amazing game!? I’ve only just started #dustborn but now I’m completely hooked !! .. tbf as a Dreamfall fan I wasn’t doubting tho..
positive · AI labelView post →Every second of Vanquish may have been the most joyous I've spent in a video game. Faith vanishing at the end of Dreamfall was both cathartic and dreadfully sad. The absolute crushing weight of falling in the snow in Journey - and the unparalleled uplift of the climb that followed.
positive · AI labelView post →Dreamfall Chapters is the final (?) game in The Longest Journey saga, but you don't have to play the previous games to enjoy this one (although it helps). Dreamfall Chapters is 70% off and features an angry robot called "Sh*tbot". You can't go wrong with that! store.steampowered.com/app/237850/D...
neutral · AI labelView post →Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (2006) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=437731989 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=427609193 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=435260166 ★★★★★
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After playing Longest Journey this game felt disappointing. The one positive thing was there were significantly less glitches (although the one about having to hold alt+tab when a character is going through a door during cut scenes or hiding, killed me on the inside). The story just isn't as thrilling, and the constant switching between characters the closer you got to the end of the game after completing one thing felt exhausting and unneeded. I won't critique how the characters all look…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely loved this game when i first played it when i was a little girl, years later and i STILL love it. I will never forget the awesome & magical feeling i always felt opening this game as a little girl. I highly recommend this game to all video game/pc players especially those who like a good plot and fantasy! -Lindsee
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dreamfall picks up ten years after the events of TLJ, one of my all-time favorite games. As a female player, April Ryan was very relatable to me. Unfortunately, this game goes from a solo protagonist to a narrative split THREE ways. You begin the game and predominately play as Zoe Castillo, a young college dropout living in Casablanca and looking for renewed purpose in life. First, let me get the obvious out of the way. Her voice acting is terrible, and her accent makes no sense for someone…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Check out Remaining Grace! This beautiful non-linear narrative game is from former Dreamfall Chapters lead designer Quintin Pan 💜
neutral · AI labelView post →Pros: - there are a few touching moments in the story - environments are nicely designed for the time period it was released Cons: - this isn't really a puzzle game, it's a long series of fetch quests. Lots of meaningless running back and forth for no reason - combat is so bad that I don't understand why it's even in the game. It's extremely clunky and boring, doesn't fit the genre and should have been cut from the game completely - several plot points, characters and events seem disconnected…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a bit dated, but offers a good storytelling. Definitely better than many modern adventure games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Longest Journey. It’s my favorite point and click of all time. Epic, beautiful, and fun. A couple of Babel fish-level puzzles, but otherwise a steady and engaging story with a very likable lead. The much-delayed sequel, Dreamfall, tried some things and mostly failed, but was still a pretty interesting story extension. I haven’t played the last episodic entry, Dreamfall chapters, because I’m slowly working my way through the first two again first.
neutral · AI labelView post →Top 10 Video Game Series 1. The Legend of Zelda 2. Metal Gear Solid 3. The Longest Journey/Dreamfall 4. Deus Ex 5. Life is Strange 6. Final Fantasy 7. Super Mario 8. Silent Hill 9. Kingdom Hearts 10. Splinter Cell Honourable mentions: Resident Evil, Prince of Persia, Rollercoaster Tycoon.
neutral · AI labelView post →in 2006 Dreamfall was innovative and controversial. it was a long-awaited sequel that suddenly distanced itself from the original in many ways. a frustrating move for old fans but a really smart one if you look at it from a legacy standpoint. The Longest Journey (1999) was left behind in history, but Dreamfall stayed with us much longer. why did that happen? i guess the game was pretty cinematic, which was especially cool in 2006, with good music, style, a feel-good mood and a very attractive…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DUSTBORN from @redthreadgames.bsky.social is on sale via PSN until the 20th for only $11.99. If you want a new Indies game now is the time to jump into their world. They did a phenomenal job with Dreamfall Chapters. store.playstation.com/en-us/produc... #Dustborn #Indies #PlayStation5
neutral · AI labelView post →Interminable. Abysmal gameplay. What puzzles exist are frequently obtuse. Overall the writing does a poor job telling what seems to be a well conceived story. Pacing and editing issues abound. Excellent voice acting. The visuals stand up 15 years later, and the settings are varied and atmospheric while thin. Unless you're really committed to the story of The Longest Journey, I can't recommend this to a modern player
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When I first laid eyes on this game, I knew I was destined to play it. And oh, was I right. It’s surely a game that won’t be for everyone, but I loved every minute of it. There was funny dialogue, a real sense of fantasy, and so many memorable characters. I loved interacting with every NPC and exploring everything to the fullest. Zoe was also a fantastic protagonist, and I really loved following her story. I’m honestly sad games like this aren’t being made anymore. But let’s face it, there are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of my favorite games ever, y'all. Highly recommend! (Disclaimer that while this game is excellent on its own, bits of the story will be way more meaningful if you play The Longest Journey and Dreamfall: The Longest Journey first, which are both old-school point-and-click adventure games)
positive · AI labelView post →On the plus side - Dreamfall has mostly wonderful characters and a very good story with one of my favorite settings ever imagined for a video game. The graphics also hold up pretty well for being nearly twenty years old. But my friends, it is 2024. We don't have to do this anymore. We don't have to pretend that camera setups and mechanics like this were ever worth slogging through just for a good story. Sure, back in 2006 we didn't have anything better. Back in that distant and cold past we…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In no order... * Grim Fandango * Psychonauts (I and II combined) * Fallout New Vegas * Morrowind * Portal (I and II combined) * Thief (1-3 combined) * Civilization II * Space Invaders * Falcon series (F3 and 4.0) * The Pandora Directive And some bonus games to add to the mix, because there are too many amazing games in the world. * The Longest Journey/Dreamfall * Red Dead Redemption II * Mass Effect **EDIT** Also * Pac Man * Quake II
neutral · AI labelView post →That 2000s video game aesthetics. Chef's kiss.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I had to pick the world's best video game, I'd have picked this one. I will never forget the way this game felt the first time I played it. This was the first video game that ever captured my emotions in the story - I grew to really care about the characters. It's no surprise it won game of the year <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, thanks to tonight's stream, I have confirmed that there is a sandwich in Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. (I feel like there may have been one in the first game, too, but I don't remember for sure...)
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally gonna play the first 3 games of The Longest journey and Dreamfall. I am convinced Funcom are great story tellers but awful mmo creators. See Anarchy Online, The Secret World, Conan Exiles. Great story telling. Terrible mmos.
positive · AI labelView post →Firstly I will recommend the game to people who are interested in the trilogy, even tho I haven't played the last game yet. But as a standalone, this game is really bad and this is why I am giving it a thumbs down. Let's start! Let's take all the goods of the first game The Longest Journey (TLJ) and throw all of it away, besides partly the story part. Let's take all the bad things of TLJ and keep it, additionally adding extremely annoying gameplay elements. I want to mention, I played through…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool, I'll adjust the number of Xboxen I'm buying by the same percentage. 0 * ~0.8 = 0 Jokes aside, the old prices weren't close to a compelling proposition. These consoles have been out for ages and I still haven't seen much in the way of reasons to buy in. I love my 360, had lots of fun with my Xbox One X, and even the original Xbox had some good stuff (I loved Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Sid Meier's Pirates, Crimson Skies, Splinter Cell, XIII, and various others). I'm still…
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh yeah, that's right. Besides fantasy and cyberpunk, Dreamfall is also a horror game. If that girl comes through the screen, I'm shutting down the PC. #GameSky #PhysicalMedia #PC #Funcom #TheLongestJourney #Dreamfall
neutral · AI labelView post →Hello fellow tiny indie enthusiast! Here are a few I hold dear: [Beyond All Reason](https://www.beyondallreason.info/) - FOSS RTS game about robots destroying each other. Pick one of 3 factions and build up your army to crush the opposition. Great for multiplayer co-op or PvP, even has modes to face off against boss factions. Surprisingly robust and balanced. [PictoQuest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1014040/PictoQuest/) - Picross is a pretty niche genre, but it's a very rewarding…
neutral · AI labelView post →💔 Uncomfortable camera movement behind character. 💔 Picking/Looking/Selecting objects/items is not comfortable too. 💔 No window mode. 💔 Running is by default, you have to hold SHIFT to walk.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unpopular opinion but this game was my favorite in the trilogy. The first one had too many convoluted puzzles, the third game's plot and pacing was a mess. This was a nice balance. Gameplay of Dreamfall was kinda easy but I enjoyed the story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dreamfall is a bit of a mess. I've played the original title in the series (called "The Longest Journey") twice now, and I loved the world and story in that game, and it was a classical point-and-click. Meanwhile, Dreamfall fails in almost every area to live up to its predecessor. Let's start off with the story, the most important aspect of both games. The original game was a lengthy exploration between a scientific world and a magical world, with decently-sized chapters set in each, allowing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10 female characters to get to know me: Video Game Edition! 1. Jade (Beyond good and evil 2. Zoë (Dreamfall) 3. Sheena (Symphonia) 4. Savyna(Baten kaitos) 5. Farah(Prince of persia) 6. Serana(Skyrim) 7. Midna(LoZ: Twilight Princess) 8. Tali(Mass Effect) 9. Mandana (Unavowed) 10. Karlach(Bg3)
neutral · AI labelView post →Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is one of those games I keep coming back to over the years. It just has this vibe you don’t really find anywhere else. The whole world feels unique kind of futuristic but also mysterious and playing as Zoë just pulls you into it even more. It’s not really about crazy action or anything. It’s more the atmosphere the story the characters and that feeling of jumping between worlds that makes it so interesting. The pacing is slow in a good way and the game lets you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know this game has it's fanbase, but as someone who has no nostalgia for this series this is an abysmal disappointment. I really enjoyed The Longest Journey and was surprised by how well it holds up. Dreamfall however steps away from being a point-&-click and instead becomes some sort of "action" adventure instead. Yes, this game has combat and stealth sections. Yes, unfortunately, they do suck. No, they are not the majority of the gameplay. That last part seems like a positive, but sadly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →youtu.be/XI-HO3uoCmQ Okay, this looks fun. Haven't seen what Red Thread is doing since Dreamfall and Draugen, really curious as to what kind of game this is. Survival and giant robots?
neutral · AI labelView post →Silent Hill 1+3+4, Haunting Ground (beautiful game, it's just unavailable unless u emulate or spend $300), Rule of Rose (the developers even admitted the gameplay was where it suffered), The original Dreamfall
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm sure this has a fantastic story but the UI and ability to maneuver your character are ridiculous. And for whatever reason, my keyboard maybe, or the age of the game, but I cannot remap the keys to use the arrows on my keyboard. (Left handed) I'm sad but I will refund this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pick your favorite genre: What The Golf? - A wild and hilarious mini golf game Miasmata - A horror/cartography game... you heard me right! You have to use the intuitive in-game triangulation system to create your map and find your way around an island while being stalked by a creature as you search for a cure to your mysterious ailment Rain World - 2D Metroidvania where you're a little slugcat in a post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous predators and lethal rainstorms Diaries of a…
neutral · AI labelView post →Not as good as its predecessor, The Longest Journey, and only worth playing if you want to continue the story before playing Dreamfall: Chapters. The game was made in an era when everyone was moving away from classic point and click mechanics to characters in a 3D world. Unfortunately, the controls and camera are both terrible, and the puzzles are mostly non-existent and easy when you do encounter them. There are also frustrating stealth and combat sections which don't really fit in with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very strange and complicated gaming experience, not for the faint at heart. It started slow and drew me in. For me, it could not be played without a good, comprehensive walkthrough. I felt somewhat depressed at the end because of the fate of the game principals, but there is plenty of room left for a sequel to redeem the story. The good features of the game are the unlimited number of saves and the reload after a fatal error of one of the characters. I made much use of the saves and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, similar to Syberia. Beautiful artwork, good story. My game time almost 13 hours. You play as two female protagonists and also a male gladiator type. Lots of dying, which I hate, and running around madly with just a few seconds before you are attacked and killed. Have to escape from monsters, robotic spiders, evil twins, all determined to kill you. I had to turn off the overly dramatic music at times just to get through the nerve-wracking situations.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →still grat fun to play in 2025! :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommend me some stuffs, I've played: Fear & Hunger Lobcorp Your Turn to Die To The Moon series every supergiant game (including Pyre) every other rpgmaker horror game Katana Zero 1000xRESIST Corpse Party DOS1/2/BG3 Until Then A Space for the Unbound Signalis Dreamfall series Outer Wilds
neutral · AI labelView post →The Dreamfall game trilogy has made a big impact in my life, so my very first DND oc/TAV was inspired by both Zoë Castillo and April Ryan, the protagonists of the games.
positive · AI labelView post →Been replaying Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, beloved 2006 norwegian video game in which each character gets 10 pixels total and the camera handling gets real real bad combined with med induced dizziness. Love it so much.
positive · AI labelView post →Spell your username with video game titles. Journey Command & Conquer Deus Ex Eternal Darkness Neverwinter Nights Dreamfall Escape From Monkey Island Need For Speed
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely immersive and entertaining storytelling. One of my favorite adventure games, along with TLJ, of course.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dreamfall the longest journey - This is a masterpiece continuation of the same masterpiece game. After about 6 years, Ragnar decided to change the style of the game a little: The biggest minus is that the game's controls have changed. The good old point and click was replaced by some kind of twisted console controls, however, to which I got used to during the game. After about 3-4 hours of play, I even started to like such controls. But if there's any problem with the controls, All these…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you -really- love The Longest Journey, just pretend the story remains incomplete after the first game. Nothing after that feels like it belongs to the same world. This game is a large and confused mess, and I would seriously recommend watching a youtube/other kind of summary instead of playing it for yourself, IF you can find somebody who has already suffered that much on the behalf of others.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really cool game, feels like it was created ahead of it's time! 12/10 Things to be aware of prior to purchasing: -super story rich, with probably more dialog than actual game play, but the story is very unique & intriguing since it's in the future -mostly sneaking around & running -tiny bit of point & click -no 'map' just directly going where you need to be with constant change of scenery -very little combat - mostly avoidable when sneaking -no graft, no replenishes -story changes between 3…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you want a new game to get into, be sure to check out Dreamfall Chapters from @redthreadgames.bsky.social #Gaming #TheLongestJourney #RedThreadGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Yeah Dreamfall was a much darker game in setting and themes, and I remember that while the protagonist tried some humor here and there it was just not as rewarding to interact with certain impractical things or be goofy like you could with April. April's journal was also worth reading for some funny summaries of events, but Zoe's was generally pretty dry and more pragmatic.
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought Dreamfall Chapters. It's the only one of its series that doesn't feel too dated to be playable to me.
positive · AI labelView post →Sadly, this game and its sequel, Dreamfall Chapters, are like a scam. They start off with great, intriguing stories but end up boring, wasting our time. I'll explain. The first region we see is beautiful... except that the places we actually walk around in are very cramped. We hear about a mystery that the girl's friend is involved in, but don't get any real details. The second region is ugly... intentionally ugly. It's a hobo neighborhood. There is slightly more info about the mystery and a…
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