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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : WIN7 SP1/WIN8/WIN10 Processeur : 1000MHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Dream Ending

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 22, 2019
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (13 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 3,214 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
3,29€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The narrative’s emotional punch dominates the conversation: 11 positive mentions out of 12 for the story. Across 3,214 Steam reviews the game sits at an overwhelming 97% positive, with recent post‑release feedback still at 94% positive.

In-game

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« A compact after dinner dessert, yet it delivers a genuinely heartfelt emotional punch. Though there are plenty of regrets not fixed even by the side stories, this doesnt ruin its standing as a good work. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Bittersweet. So sorrowful yet so beautiful, it's bittersweet! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I don't even know why I have this game. I tried it a little, and it's okay. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« We must repopulate ahh situation 😅 It's a good story though, and it makes me feel sad »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« A compact after dinner dessert, yet it delivers a genuinely heartfelt emotional punch. Though there are plenty of regrets not fixed even by the side stories, this doesnt ruin its standing as a good work. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I don't even know why I have this game. I tried it a little, and it's okay. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Bittersweet. So sorrowful yet so beautiful, it's bittersweet! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« We must repopulate ahh situation 😅 It's a good story though, and it makes me feel sad »
👍 anonymous review · 4 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
92 % pos · n=12
Gameplay
0 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing121101
Gameplay1010
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

<2h
90 % (n=48)
2-10h
94 % (n=307)
10-25h
100 % (n=32)
>25h
100 % (n=13)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2024 : 98% positive98AugSep 2024 : 88% positive88SepOct 2024 : 97% positive97OctNov 2024 : 96% positive96NovDec 2024 : 94% positive94DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2025 : 100% positive100FebMar 2025 : 93% positive93MarApr 2025 : 95% positive95AprMay 2025 : 94% positive94MayJun 2025 : 86% positive86JunAug 2025 : 95% positive95Aug

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

49,2 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 60,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story praised heavily – 11 positive mentions out of 12 total story references.
  • Steam community rating is extremely high – 97% positive across 3,214 reviews.
  • Post‑release sentiment remains strong – 94% positive from the latest 400 reviews.
  • Longer play sessions are uniformly praised – 100% positive for the 45 reviewers who logged over 10 hours.
  • Audio received a clean compliment – 1 positive mention with no negatives recorded.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay is barely discussed – only 1 mention, classified as mixed, suggesting limited depth.
  • The brevity of the experience may concern some – 48 reviews in the <2 h bucket show a slightly lower 90% positivity.
  • Very few players have reported extended play – only 13 reviews exceed 25 h, leaving replay value under‑explored.

Who is it for?

Players who cherish story‑driven indie adventures and value emotional storytelling will find Dream Ending rewarding. Those seeking deep or innovative gameplay mechanics may feel it falls short.

Is Dream Ending worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 3,214 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Story praised heavily. Current price: 3,29€.

Verdict

Dream Ending delivers a tightly crafted narrative that resonates strongly with its audience, reflected in near‑universal praise and high Steam scores. While its gameplay depth appears limited, the emotional core and polished audio make it a worthwhile experience for fans of evocative indie adventures.

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Dream Ending: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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