False Dream

First-person horror where you photograph anomalies to escape a dream

TenkaiGames · Released Jan 16, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 491
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Feb 23, 2024
Minimum PC: 4GB VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is False Dream?

A single-player, first-person hidden-object horror game in which you are trapped in a dream. You inspect your surroundings and photograph abnormalities to try to return to reality. Normal mode always includes an anomaly, while Nightmare mode sometimes includes none.

For you if...

+you enjoy noticing small details in familiar surroundings
+you prefer short games with a simple objective

Not for you if...

−you want action-focused horror rather than careful visual searching

What players say

97% of 491 reviews are positive

Players praise the variety of anomalies and the eerie atmosphere. Some describe the horror as mild, while others praise the scares.

Screenshots and trailer

False Dream system requirements

Minimum: 4GB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 11
Processor: 3 Ghz
Graphics: 4GB VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does False Dream have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does False Dream run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
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: 6
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does False Dream 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