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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Vista, 7/8/10 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Bad Dream: Stories

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Released September 30, 2021
sample: 121 reviews posted after launch (50 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 121 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The horror‑laden atmosphere of Bad Dream: Stories, highlighted by 24 mentions of “horreur”, is the core that draws players in. Overall the title enjoys a very positive Steam reception, with 93% of the 121 reviews rating it positively, and the story and gameplay receive the bulk of the praise.

What it's about: Bad Dream: Stories is a collection of older games in the Bad Dream series in a new, remastered form. Play the series of short point & click titles and travel through the disturbing and atmospheric world of dreams.

In-game

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« as Bad Dream, i can confirm these stories »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 2 h played1
« It's a very nice way to play the classic games from this series again! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 3 h played
« Adequate quantity of body mutilation for a point & click game »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 2 h played
« I enjoy these games from the Developer. Keeps my brain tuned up! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 5 h played
« Short, but excellent. Reminds me of the good ol' flash games era Get it if you are into short point and click adventure games »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 3 h played
« the game is way too easy. Even tho it was fun it needs to be harder »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played
« Utter childish nonsense. Looks like it was made in about 10 minutes. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 2 h played
« could've been cheaper since all the chapters are free on gamejolt but with 60fps and a clean graphic with Achievements added still recommended it »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 1 h played
« Cool game. Very atmospheric, despite the simple artstyle »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played

In players' words

« as Bad Dream, i can confirm these stories »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 2 h played1
« the game is way too easy. Even tho it was fun it needs to be harder »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played
« It's a very nice way to play the classic games from this series again! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 3 h played
« Utter childish nonsense. Looks like it was made in about 10 minutes. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 2 h played
« Adequate quantity of body mutilation for a point & click game »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 2 h played
« could've been cheaper since all the chapters are free on gamejolt but with 60fps and a clean graphic with Achievements added still recommended it »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 1 h played
« I enjoy these games from the Developer. Keeps my brain tuned up! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 5 h played
« Cool game. Very atmospheric, despite the simple artstyle »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played
« Short, but excellent. Reminds me of the good ol' flash games era Get it if you are into short point and click adventure games »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=23
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=13
Value for money
20 % pos · n=5
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing232030
Gameplay221822
Content / longevity211803
Graphics / art131111
Value for money5113
Performance3201
Multiplayer2002
Audio / music1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.2 h.

<2h
94 % (n=49)
2-10h
94 % (n=65)
10-25h
83 % (n=6)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

💶 Price history

€4.14€5.72€7.31€8.89€10.48€4.87

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2026 · All-time low: €4.87 (Oct 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

23,2 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 27,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story dominates praise: 20 positive mentions out of 23 (86% positive, 0 negative, 3 mixed)
  • Gameplay is widely liked: 18 positive mentions out of 22 (82% positive, 2 negative, 2 mixed)
  • Graphics receive strong approval: 11 positive mentions out of 13 (85% positive, 1 negative, 1 mixed)
  • Content and replay value earn 18 positive mentions out of 21 (86% positive, 3 negative)
  • Overall Steam rating is 93% positive across 121 reviews

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues appear in 1 of 3 mentions (33% negative)
  • Price is a sticking point: only 1 positive versus 3 negative mentions (75% negative)
  • Multiplayer mode is universally disliked: 2 negative mentions out of 2 (100% negative)

Who is it for?

Players who relish indie horror adventures with a strong narrative, atmospheric visuals, and a concise playtime (most under 10 hours) will find Bad Dream: Stories compelling. Those seeking robust multiplayer or a low‑price tag may be disappointed.

Is Bad Dream: Stories worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 121 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates praise. Current price: 9,75€.

Verdict

Bad Dream: Stories delivers a tightly crafted horror experience that resonates with its audience, as reflected by a 93% positive Steam rating. While story, gameplay, and visuals shine, modest performance hiccups, pricing concerns, and the lack of multiplayer keep it from achieving perfection.

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