Sweet Dreams
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
part 1 of the dear dere series
a short vn horror game where you're starting to feel a bit sleepy on the train. will you find friendship? or will you find trouble...
contains: blood, mild gore, mentions of trauma & death, depiction of drugging, and a yandere
there are 2 endings to this game, plus a secret ending that can only be attained through messing with the game's files. the total playtime is around 20-30 minutes.
*make sure to start a new game after the game closes out on you! there's a little surprise waiting :)
the following contains spoilers:
Here is the guide to deleting the SAFETYKEY:
(P.S. Don't delete the SAFETYKEY.txt until you see the game mention/bring it up, as you will get locked out of the other routes once you delete the SAFETYKEY.txt):
For MAC users: 1. Right click on the Sweet Dreams app 2. Click "Show Package Contents" 3. Go through the Folders Content 4. Resources > Autorun > game 5. The SAFETYKEY.txt file should be here to delete For PC Users: 1. Find the folder labeled "game" in the Sweet Dreams folder 2. The SAFETYKEY.txt file should be here to delete NOTE: Please restart the game after deleting the file for the new content to load in!
for additional help, please refer to the GAME MANUAL file. it is available for download below.
credits
art, coding, story: C2PHOS (it's me hi)
music: sleepaway camp (pls check them out I love their songs)
and btw.....!
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thank you for checking out my game page!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (228 total ratings) |
Author | C2PHOS |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Atmospheric, Creepy, Dark, Horror, Psychological Horror, Ren'Py, Short, Singleplayer |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Links | Community, Patreon |
Download
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Development log
- Minor FixesApr 20, 2023
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I still don't know how to replay after the hidden ending :')
this game was incredibly fun! i was already having fun before deleting the safety key, but afterwards was even more of a blast. by the end of it, i genuinely found myself growing fond of cro and wishing him the best with lee (even if lee won't enjoy it all that much)
this was a nice little game!! cute for the 1st ending, and just the kind of creepy i like for the second ending. i got deadnamed by the SAFETYKEY ending though bc i've had my laptop since before i was out LMAO
The story in this game is so compelling. I find myself thinking about it even when I'm not playing.
I appreciate how this game respects my choices. allowing me to shape the story and world around me.
The world feels so lived-in and authentic. with NPCs going about their lives and routines regardless of my actions.
This game has become my new favorite way to unwind after a long day.
The attention to detail in this game is incredible, every little thing feels intentional.
The world-building is phenomenal, I love discovering all the lore and history.
this was absolutely incredible, i had no idea what i was getting into when i downloaded this and OMG ITS INSANE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS IT WAS SO COOL
i absolutely adore games where you have to delete/move files, it's really fun and i was so surprised by the last ending, loved it (being called "ACER Nitro 5" on the last ending caught me so off guard LMAO)
Okay, i admit i was shocked when i got the "print"GOODBYE ending, like it called me my user on my laptop i was like: WHAT THE HELL???
love how it just says JadeF like my parents go naming kids JadeF Jades my middle name though still scary
umm i jsut saw the secret ending what was dat? why did he BREAK THE FORTH WALL
Can you make a FR traduction Pls ?
I love it
im sobbing ive tried delete the file to restart the game but it wont work :(
IM LAUGHING MY ASS OFF i wasnt expecting him to just spontaniously deadname me and then shut the game down
DAMN THIS GAME WAS SHORT, BUT SO CRAZY???? I LOVE THESE TYPE OF GAMES SM
I laughed so hard when being called "Lenovo" tho..AHH that was a ride of a lifetime (if you get the joke)
what does that mean? *looks at you* EWWW Y WAS THAT CRINGE
Yanderes that can break the fourth wall are my weakness! Cro scared the crap outta me when he said half of my first name. That secret ending was GENIUS and had my heart pumping the whole time! I have to see more of this game lore!
No se mucho inglés,pero está bonito
for those who cant read it theyre saying "i dont know much english, but its pretty" :)
(I know a very small amount of spanish)
i frickin love cro’s design
Can you add it on Android?
I laughed out loud until my sibling thought I was crazy when Cro said my computer's brand name instead of my name. Sorry, but wrong name bro. XD
I feel you ahahah
I hope you add it to Android
WOAHHHH the secret ending was so cool!!!! loved the fourth wall break
SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Feel very surprised!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY GOD! I was so scared when he said my name.
The game is beautiful and perfect, I wish there was a sequel
Aaaaaaaah this was so good. I saw ManlyBadAssHero play it soooooooo long ago, and I wanted to experience it for myself. Amazing, really hoping that there will be more someday, I am absolutely hooked on this story!
As a beginner Ren'Py VN maker myself, I am curious to know how to make the game open the way it does when you achieve the one ending (if that makes sense, not trying to spoil anything).
10/10!! 11/10 even!!! BEST GAME IVE PLAYED IN A LONG TIME!!! i did NOT expect that forth wall break!! great game!!!
Me ha encantado el juego!!!Realmete me ha sorprendido mucho, espero que saques mas partes.😍
This was such a good game
I can't wait for the next part 😁i cant download it:(