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A dead world's dream

Retro platformer with nonlinear exploration and portals to distant areas

JoqLePecheur · Released Sep 20, 2016

Adventure

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 70
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Jan 10, 2017
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is A dead world's dream?

A free, single-player retro platformer where you venture out from a sky island home. You gather energy cells to extend a portal's reach and bring rare species back to a biologist to unlock new abilities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy solving puzzles with little guidance
  • +you like searching for secrets between platforming challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer forgiving platforming over repeated attempts
  • −you want clear directions and straightforward routes

What players say

76% of 70 reviews are positive

Players praise the unusual atmosphere. Recurring complaints concern slippery or imprecise controls, while opinions on the simple visuals are mixed.

Screenshots and trailer

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A dead world's dream system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run A dead world's dream?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8
Processor
Intel i3
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
Notes
exemple setup the game was tested with

Does A dead world's dream have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does A dead world's dream run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
16
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does A dead world's 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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