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  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
Mild Fantasy Violence
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • Accessibility features (12)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)

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bklynspidey
5 stars out of 5
Rated 10/15/2026
5 stars for Dreamcore!

I love this game! It captures the feeling of liminal spaces really well— mixing feelings of curiosity, isolation, nostalgia, and even a strange comfort of familiarity. I also really like Dreamcore’s soundtrack! If you are a liminal spaces enthusiast and are looking for a game where you can explore vast maps, give this game a try! I really enjoyed playing through all the levels— each turn you make has you wanting to know more. I’ve been following the game’s development/updates for a while now, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next! Between the soundtrack, game design, and the developer’s openness to players’ input, I can tell that Dreamcore was created with dedication.

Gallifreyaan
5 stars out of 5
Rated 10/14/2026
One of the Most Immersive Liminal Exploration Games I've Played

Dreamcore is so liminal, spooky (no jumpscares!), and deeply immersive. Every time I play, I truly feel like I'm there. There's so much to explore and so many cool details, as well as a few puzzles. As a huge fan of the backrooms and liminal spaces, as well as someome who has played and watched playthroughs of every other liminal and backrooms-esque game I can find, I can confidently say this is one of the best games I've experienced. Don't mistake that as me saying this is a backrooms-specific game, because that's not quite it; It's got a similar feeling, of course - otherworldly, spooky, nonsensical, and that spine-tingling feeling of the possibility of something nearby - but it's not like the wiki or Kane Pixel's world, and it's not meant to be. It's like being lost in a dream, all alone (or are you?) with no end in sight, in an endless, echoing network of rooms, or a maze of absurd houses you've only seen in your mind. The creator is also very dedicated to making sure their game is as good as they can make it, and they've updated it multiple times since I started playing, with the last updates including a new level and reworks of other levels based on player feedback. If you like to get lost in immersive liminal worlds, this one is for you.

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Dreamcore is a psychological exploration game that immerses you in the haunting beauty of liminal spaces. Designed for fans of atmospheric, non-linear gameplay, it invites you to explore vast, interconnected Levels where every corner holds a mystery and every path leads to discovery.

DREAMPOOLS
Dive into the haunting stillness of Dreampools, a surreal maze of waterlogged corridors and shimmering reflections. With no set path, the labyrinth itself becomes the puzzle as you navigate its depths, uncovering the secrets of its uncanny design.

ETERNAL SUBURBIA
Beneath the idyllic calm of Eternal Suburbia lies an unsettling truth. Inspired by the haunting cottages of Level 94, this neighborhood invites you to peer beyond the façades of normalcy. Can you decipher its layout and escape, or will you be lost to its endless streets?

PLAYROOMS
A sequence of spaces inspired by children’s play areas, recreated with an artificial and silent aesthetic. Throughout the map, you’ll explore padded rooms, plastic castle structures, ball-filled corridors, netted tunnels, oversized blocks, and printed city carpets. Each area follows the logic of childhood entertainment but is stripped of functionality or human presence. There are no instructions, no sounds, and no clear direction; progression is entirely up to the player.

LIMINAL HOTEL
Liminal Hotel presents the definitive version of the famed “Level 188” Backrooms meme, offering a wide variety of styles within its rooms. Using elevators, you’ll traverse the hotel floor by floor, and as you descend, you’ll notice the hotel’s atmosphere becoming increasingly unstuck in time.

DEAD MALL
Dead Mall lets players loose on a nightmarish plaza with all the staples of childhood shopping, but contorted into an uncanny ordeal. Delve into its subliminal arcade, parking lot, food court, and bevy of isolated shops.

UNRAVEL THE SECRETS
Each Level is an enigmatic labyrinth waiting to be explored. Your goal is to navigate its twists and turns, uncover its hidden logic, and find your way to the exit. But beware—the deeper you go, the more these spaces will challenge your perception of reality. Without monsters or jumpscares, Dreamcore builds tension through the eerie beauty and unsettling stillness of its liminal spaces.

FOUND FOOTAGE
With its grainy, dreamlike VHS-inspired visuals, Dreamcore captures the uncanny aesthetic of 1980s "Found Footage." Every detail, built in Unreal Engine 5, pulls you deeper into its eerie, otherworldly embrace.

Platform:
PS5
Release:
1/23/2025
Publisher:
Tlon Industries LLC
Genres:
Horror
Voice:
English, French (France), German, Italian, Spanish
Screen Languages:
Chinese (Simplified), English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish
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