PCGame

Dreamscaper

Action roguelite with dream battles and daytime friendships

Afterburner Studios · Published by indie.io, Maple Whispering Limited · Released Aug 5, 2021

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 2,668
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 13 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Feb 20, 2023
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 640
3 GB RAM · 6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is Dreamscaper?

Dreamscaper is a single-player action roguelite in which Cassidy fights through changing dream worlds, using weapons and powers against nightmares and bosses. Between runs, she explores Redhaven, builds friendships, and unlocks permanent upgrades while uncovering her story.

For you if...

  • +you like trying different weapons and abilities across repeated runs
  • +you enjoy combat that rewards careful timing and positioning
  • +you want character relationships alongside the dream battles

Not for you if...

  • −you want a campaign without repeated runs or permadeath
  • −you prefer combat without demanding timing and reflexes
  • −you dislike spending time on conversations between fights

What players say

88% of 2,668 reviews are positive · 76% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, build variety, and soundtrack. Common complaints concern the daytime dialogue; some players also find movement and attacks slow or clunky.

How many players finish Dreamscaper?

11% of Steam players have unlocked «Confronting the Past», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Dreamscaper system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 640, 3 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3
Graphics
GeForce GT 640
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
GeForce GTX 970
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Dreamscaper have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Dreamscaper run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
45
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean.

Does Dreamscaper use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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