Don't Wake God
Take on the role of Tieface - a dream figment, whose goal is to prevent his dreamer from waking up - if he wakes up, you die! Acquire abilities, outsmart your enemies, and most importantly... Don't Wake God.
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February 21, 2023
3 years and 163 days ago
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Positive33 reviews87.9%
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Don't Wake God is a short 1 hour Roguelite/Survival/Stealth game, with replay value.
Key features:
- Discover 80 unique objects and creatures, each with their own story and secrets.
- Master 21 abilities, choosing which 4 to acquire in each playthrough.
- Complete your collection with info on each object, and enjoy endless replay value with randomized elements.
- Explore the dreamlike world with stunning, handcrafted watercolor art.
- Continue the adventure with the Endless Dream Mode after completing the main game.
About the game:
You play as Tieface, a character who exists only within the dreams of The Man. Your goal is to prevent The Man from waking up, as Tieface will die if he does. The game is made up of 15 levels, each representing a different dream.
As you navigate through the dream world, you must avoid being seen by The Man and manipulate objects and creatures around you to keep the dream looking normal and mundane. However, be prepared for the unexpected, as strange and surreal monsters may appear at any moment.
The game is made with hand-painted watercolor artwork by solo game developer Alex Klexber. It is a top-down roguelite game with special abilities, objects and creatures collection, and vibrant, psychedelic art.
Don't Wake God is a unique and challenging game that will keep you on your toes as you try to keep The Man asleep and Tieface alive.
Key features:
- Discover 80 unique objects and creatures, each with their own story and secrets.
- Master 21 abilities, choosing which 4 to acquire in each playthrough.
- Complete your collection with info on each object, and enjoy endless replay value with randomized elements.
- Explore the dreamlike world with stunning, handcrafted watercolor art.
- Continue the adventure with the Endless Dream Mode after completing the main game.
About the game:
You play as Tieface, a character who exists only within the dreams of The Man. Your goal is to prevent The Man from waking up, as Tieface will die if he does. The game is made up of 15 levels, each representing a different dream.
As you navigate through the dream world, you must avoid being seen by The Man and manipulate objects and creatures around you to keep the dream looking normal and mundane. However, be prepared for the unexpected, as strange and surreal monsters may appear at any moment.
The game is made with hand-painted watercolor artwork by solo game developer Alex Klexber. It is a top-down roguelite game with special abilities, objects and creatures collection, and vibrant, psychedelic art.
Don't Wake God is a unique and challenging game that will keep you on your toes as you try to keep The Man asleep and Tieface alive.
