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Dream Cage

66% positive · 335 Steam reviews · released Feb 6, 2025 · by Hitori De Productions

HorrorPsychological HorrorWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonHidden ObjectExplorationPuzzleLogic

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~12.7k (P10–P90: 5.1k – 28k)

Gross revenue: ~$83.3k (P10–P90: $33.3k – $183k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Gameplay & mechanics71% positive · 35 mentions
“Dream Cage is an intimate psychological horror experience that focuses less on spectacle and more on sustained unease, drawing players into a deeply personal nightmare shaped by memory loss, fear, and the fragility of the human mind. The…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing85% positive · 33 mentions
“Dream Cage is easily the most impressive indie horror title I’ve played lately. While the "anomaly hunting" genre is getting crowded, this game stands out by delivering a level of technical polish that most small-scale projects simply…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio73% positive · 26 mentions
“Dream Cage is easily the most impressive indie horror title I’ve played lately. While the "anomaly hunting" genre is getting crowded, this game stands out by delivering a level of technical polish that most small-scale projects simply…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability46% positive · 26 mentions
“Wish there was a neutral option. Looking for the anomalies is fun... Only being able to look for them if the RNG decides to spawn you batteries is not fun. The game is VERY buggy but also for what it is it's pretty fun to goof around with…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value64% positive · 14 mentions
“Dream Cage is easily the most impressive indie horror title I’ve played lately. While the "anomaly hunting" genre is getting crowded, this game stands out by delivering a level of technical polish that most small-scale projects simply…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal

124 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Structure

Branching choices

Mood & themes

HorrorAtmosphericDark

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller support

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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