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Yume Nikki

Surreal exploration game about wandering through strange dream worlds

kikiyama · Published by PLAYISM · Released Jan 9, 2018

AdventureCasualIndieFree To Play

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 12K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 124 in 30 days
Players
36
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Apr 4, 2018
Minimum PC
0 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Yume Nikki?

In this single-player RPG Maker game, you move between dream worlds, examining characters and objects to collect Effects that change the protagonist’s appearance. There is no dialogue or set objective.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy interpreting strange imagery without explicit answers
  • +you prefer quiet exploration at your own pace

Not for you if...

  • −you want action or a guided story
  • −you dislike navigating large, confusing areas

What players say

94% of 12,323 reviews are positive · 93% of 124 in the last 30 days

Players praise the unsettling visuals and ambient music. The most common complaint is that searching the dream worlds can feel tedious; some players also report crashes.

Players over time

▼ -14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 58 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Yume Nikki screenshot 1

Yume Nikki system requirements

Minimum: 0 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Yume Nikki?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 2000 / XP / vista / 7
Processor
MMX Pentium(R)200MHz（Pentium(R)II450MHz or above recommended）
Memory
32 MB RAM

Does Yume Nikki have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Yume Nikki run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Yume Nikki 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

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