Asleep: Act 1

Psychological horror adventure where light changes how monsters behave

Black Hole Games · Published by CriticalLeap · Released May 9, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 325
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 17 hours ago; Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Asleep: Act 1?

A 2D horror adventure set in northeastern Brazil in the 1990s, this first episode follows Ana Lúcia as she tries to understand her nightmares. You explore two versions of the world, gather clues in her sketchbook, solve point-and-click puzzles, and hide or flee from monsters.

For you if...

+you enjoy uncovering hidden memories through exploration and collectibles
+you prefer evasion and puzzle-solving over direct combat

Not for you if...

−you want the whole story rather than its opening episode
−you dislike platforming mixed into point-and-click exploration

What players say

91% of 325 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and atmosphere. Recent complaints focus on progression-blocking bugs, awkward point-and-click controls, and confusing or poorly explained puzzles.

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Asleep: Act 1 system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core i3 M380
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Asleep: Act 1 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Asleep: Act 1 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Portuguese - Brazil. Text only: Spanish - Spain, French, Simplified Chinese.

Does Asleep: Act 1 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam