Among the Sleep

I played this game for nostalgia because I remember watching one content creator doing lets play about this one when I was a kid

A nice short game about toddler and teddy bear team up together to find the mother during dark night adventure and very unnerving horror game
but the ending really breaks my heart after witness it (trying to avoid spoilers so people can play it to see for themselves)
the game is pretty good and recommend you to play it if you interested

Good game, good story but achievements are broken after 5+ years still. Dodge buying this if you want to %100

I love this game, i came back for some nostalgia because i watched Dan play it as a kid but i really did forget how amazing it was. I'll avoid spoilers but seriously a beautiful game. I love the way it portrays such a dark subject in the eyes of a child

Welcome to the world that bit the dust.This game hit me in a way I didn’t expect. Not only am I playing as a toddler searching for mama, exploring weird nightmare locations. It’s totally not a horror game with cheap monster jumpscares. It’s a deeper, more meaningful story that explores serious topics. The horror is more about a child's imagination, something that scares you through the eyes of a child.
The game is said to take around 3 hours, but it took me way longer because of the eerie vibes. Still, every minute was worth it. The symbolism in the story plays a huge role if you pay attention to the big picture, collecting doodles, and especially the little details. My favorite was the painting, such a touching and subtle way for a hint.
The gameplay interaction is simple if you’ve played Amnesia or Layers of Fear, but no combat system, just a simple walking simulator and hide from the monsters/entities. Trust me, it's not as difficult as Amnesia. I was surprised that the child can pull and push heavy objects like chairs and boxes, and crawling actually feels faster than running. And it's an immersive experience that the child would trip if running for too long. The developers clearly put a lot of thought into making the movement, mechanics, and animations feel realistic. from a child’s perspective. (Well, maybe not the heavy object part, hehe.)
The teddy bear as a friendly companion is a perfect touch, just like how a teddy bear is often a child's closest friend. Hugging Teddy made me feel less alone throughout the game, giving him a warm and caring character.
I also really appreciate that the behind-the-scenes content is part of the game world and is exploreable. That kind of extra stuff is rare these days. There’s one behind-the-scenes content that talks about cutting a final level where the child had to climb drawers in order to finish the level. They realized it was frustrating because of the pulling mechanic and decided to scrapped it. It turned out to be a good decision. They said, "A good decision, and a lesson in not getting too attached to the ideas we personally love, and not being afraid to remove them if they don't work in the big picture.” In simple terms, “Kill your darlings.”
Among the Sleep is a rare kind of horror game for me. It puts players in the shoes of a toddler, where the horror comes from a child's perception but it’s not about “What’s under the bed?” or “What’s in the darkness?”.It’s a rare thing to see portrayed visually in this game that rather than having the father be the abusive and neglectful one, they chose the mother. It shows that fathers aren’t the only ones who can play the bad role in family drama. I really like that they went with a more realistic story instead of a child's creepy tale ending. Serious topics like this don’t get much attention in video games, and it’s clear the devs felt compelled to create something truly meaningful.
And lastly, there’s a small but powerful moment at the end of the final chapter—before heading through the final door, you can actually pat your mother. No words, just a simple touch. It’s a quiet, emotional gesture that says so much. That hit me hard.

Wow. I could just write that as my review because this game has suuuuuch a deeper meaning than it seems when you begin the game. I won't give any spoilers. This game is just definitely going to be one I will revisit. That's for sure.
This game gets pretty creepy and pretty quick too. It has you questioning the entire time what is really going on. Why is this baby going on an adventure with a teddy bear to find where his mom went? The answer to that question is why this game is so good. Once you finish the game too, it gives you this museum to walk through. You get to see what it took to create this game. They show you every meaning behind every chapter. It's so masterful. So well thought out. Definitely worth the purchase.

It's been quite a while since "Among the sleep" first were released, but 10 years later, I still think of this game as one of the better horror / dark adventure games I've played. This game has a really cool vibe to it, and the fact that you're in the role of a toddler makes for a more terrifying experience. You are helpless, and have no ability to defend yourself. The best aspects of this game is definitely the world building and the atmosphere it creates. It really feels like you're navigating through a nightmare.