Melatonin

A hand-drawn rhythm game about keeping time in dreams

Half Asleep · Released Dec 15, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 8,191
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 38 in 30 days
Playing now: 12; peak 24h 15
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Dec 11, 2024

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a single-player, 2D rhythm game about a character whose dreams reflect their waking life. Across levels in five chapters, you time button presses to music using sound and animation cues instead of on-screen beat markers. Practice mode, an unlockable Hard Mode, and a level editor provide other ways to play.

For you if...

+you like colorful hand-drawn art and mellow music
+you enjoy practicing levels to improve your timing
+you want assist settings alongside harder rhythm challenges

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign of rhythm levels
−you rely on prominent visual beat markers

What players say

94% of 8,191 reviews are positive · 89% of 38 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art, music, and assist settings. They often say the campaign is short; the most common complaint is that unclear cues and timing that feels inconsistent make hitting beats frustrating, even after calibration.

Screenshots and trailer

Melatonin system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: Bluetooth audio not recommended due to latency

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese.