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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA@ GeForce@ GTX 460 or better DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES

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Released July 25, 2025
sample: 406 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
76/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 911 reviews (« Very Positive »)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A solo adventure that keeps players glued to their screens for over 10 hours, with nearly three quarters still praising it at the finish line. Yet the story polarizes: half the players can’t get enough of it, while the other half feel they’ve been sold short.

What it's about: Iris has been abducted by aliens?! Finding herself on board a mysterious UFO and tasked with completing a bizarre escape game, Iris knows there's one person who she can always count on for help: Kaname Date, Psyncer!

In-game

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« Cool spin off thats half Zero Escape/half Somnium »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Je sais pas si je dois recommander ou pas ce jeu, d'un côté, il ne détruit pas le lore comme Nirvana Initiative, d'un autre côté, il ne sert à rien. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« 9/10 enjoyment, 0/10 for the story. No Sleep gets the pass because I'm emotionally invested, but Spikechun is gonna pull a star wars disney fumble if the next entry isn't any better than this. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« For a game about a guy getting no sleep, it's pretty woke... 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« the main story isnt anything and its short but the game is fun and kaname date slept at the end »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played
« Boss is in it so highly recommend. If Boss has no fans it means I am dead »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« if you are a fan of logic and common sense, stay away. if you are a fan of ai somnium, pretend this entry to the franchise never existed. i can't even make up good things to say about this game. »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« Ne pas faire, surtout si vous avez fait les deux premiers avant »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Vraiment que pour les fans et les nostalgiques de Zero Escape, de loin l'épisode le plus court (fini en 8h sans me presser) et le moins intéressant. Les parties escape room sont sympa sans être au niveau des Zero Escape malheureusement. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« It's not as good as the first two. Seems rushed so there is not as much content and the some of the answers to puzzles aren't that intuitive. I would wait for a sale if you're really dying to play this game. Hope the next one is better »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I thought maybe with the 2nd game being mid asf they got it out of their system but naw only the first game in this trilogy is actually good »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Makes me wish steam had a Meh rating. if you want more Somnium files play it. just do not expect the story to be too engaging. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« Cool spin off thats half Zero Escape/half Somnium »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« if you are a fan of logic and common sense, stay away. if you are a fan of ai somnium, pretend this entry to the franchise never existed. i can't even make up good things to say about this game. »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« Je sais pas si je dois recommander ou pas ce jeu, d'un côté, il ne détruit pas le lore comme Nirvana Initiative, d'un autre côté, il ne sert à rien. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Ne pas faire, surtout si vous avez fait les deux premiers avant »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« 9/10 enjoyment, 0/10 for the story. No Sleep gets the pass because I'm emotionally invested, but Spikechun is gonna pull a star wars disney fumble if the next entry isn't any better than this. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Vraiment que pour les fans et les nostalgiques de Zero Escape, de loin l'épisode le plus court (fini en 8h sans me presser) et le moins intéressant. Les parties escape room sont sympa sans être au niveau des Zero Escape malheureusement. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« For a game about a guy getting no sleep, it's pretty woke... 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« It's not as good as the first two. Seems rushed so there is not as much content and the some of the answers to puzzles aren't that intuitive. I would wait for a sale if you're really dying to play this game. Hope the next one is better »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« the main story isnt anything and its short but the game is fun and kaname date slept at the end »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played
« I thought maybe with the 2nd game being mid asf they got it out of their system but naw only the first game in this trilogy is actually good »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Boss is in it so highly recommend. If Boss has no fans it means I am dead »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Makes me wish steam had a Meh rating. if you want more Somnium files play it. just do not expect the story to be too engaging. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
37 % pos · n=140
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=111
Content / longevity
31 % pos · n=29
Value for money
0 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing140521573
Gameplay11179626
Content / longevity299218
Value for money190019
Audio / music6303
Graphics / art4301
Performance1001
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
75 % (n=4)
2-10h
59 % (n=58)
10-25h
79 % (n=300)
>25h
93 % (n=44)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 74% positive74AugSep 2025 : 85% positive85SepOct 2025 : 75% positive75OctNov 2025 : 89% positive89NovDec 2025 : 66% positive66DecJan 2026 : 73% positive73JanFeb 2026 : 64% positive64FebMar 2026 : 81% positive81MarApr 2026 : 81% positive81AprMay 2026 : 87% positive87MayJun 2026 : 62% positive62Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€12.39€20.19€27.99€35.79€43.592026€15.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 25, 2025 · All-time low: €15.99 (Mar 09, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

16,3 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 64,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay drives the praise: 79 positive mentions out of 111, with players highlighting its immersive survival elements
  • Long-session patience pays off: 93% of players who pushed past 25 hours rate it highly
  • Graphics and audio are a quiet win: 3 out of 4 mentions are positive, boosting atmosphere

Weaknesses

  • A split narrative reception: story draws 52 positive mentions out of 140, but 73 negative ones cast doubt on its payoff
  • Price triggers universal backlash: every 19 mentions on cost are negative, underscoring a perceived imbalance
  • Optimization lurks in the shadows: a single negative mention on performance hints at quiet instability

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative-driven survival adventures who don’t mind a divisive story and are willing to invest time. Budget-sensitive players may want to wait for a sale.

Is No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 82% of 911 Steam reviews are positive (player score 76/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives the praise. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

This is a game that rewards perseverance, yet its storytelling leaves many unsatisfied. Its strengths in gameplay and atmosphere shine brightest for those who push through the rough patches, while its price tag and uneven narrative may deter others.

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