In-game event21 Aug 2026New cards! New memories! New update is live!The demo and playtest builds have been updated! The playtest has been running for a few weeks now and the feedback continues to roll in. For a game like this, feedback is so so so important. I get it via our Discord community, Bluesky DMs, Twitch live streams, YouTube VODs, articles, text messages, and from anonymous data the game sends me. It is all so critical and appreciated! Keep it coming!…
Slumber Realm releases on November 4th, 2026 ! I started this project 4 years ago right before the birth of my son. It turns out that it takes the same amount of time to create a video game as it does a 4 year old child. My feelings about making this release date announcement include · Joy · Fear · Anxiety Which also happen to be the 3 emotions most people report experiencing in their dreams! I…
Watch the new Slumber Realm interview I was recently interviewed by Wild Cockatiel Games for Building a 90s Dreamworld: The Story Behind Slumber Realm . We talked about the long road to Slumber Realm, what it’s like making games for 20 years, and how the game’s 90s dreamworld, strange childhood fears, and dice-driven combat all came together. In the interview, we dig into: · Why Slumber Realm i…
All the best games have one thing in common: They received a ton of feedback from players before release. Over time, I've had plenty of people play the game live with me on a Discord call and give feedback. But what the game needs now is people to go deep. I need to know what is OP, what is too weak, and what just doesn't feel right. If you are the type of person to play a roguelike for hours a…
Howdy, the Slumber Realm demo has received another big update! I'd like to introduce you to the Brain Sheriff . Ok, I'll admit this may seem totally random but there is a method to the madness. You see, your brain is what helps you regulate your emotions. The resources in Slumber Realm are emotions. And this Brain Sheriff helps you regulate your emotions by offering a trade of emotions. So, it…
Slumber Realm now supports controllers. Check out the demo to try it out. This is a first pass implementation and will improve over time. Please submit feedback to let me know how to improve it!
The biggest change is new character art ! Here is our new main character, The Dream Knight Holding a protective pillow shield and sporting a backpack full of Equipment, the Dream Knight is ready for any Knightmare which may present itself in the Slumber Realm. For example, here is the new Mushgroom ! This little guy is in love with the Knight and wants to propose something special. We also have…
Slumber Realm will be at the Game Developer Conference next week! The game will be demoed at the Indie Arcade Party on Tuesday night and again at the Indie BYOG Showcase on Wednesday night. Come say hi and roll some 🎲 dice 🎲 if you are in town.
Slumber Realm is featured in the Steam Board Game Fest starting today! Try out the demo which was recently updated. · Roll some dice. · Eat some snacks. · Fight a cat dressed as an office worker.
The Slumber Realm demo has received its first big update! · New equipment · New snacks · New memories New effects that looks like this: New option to trash equipment. This can be useful when your inventory is full and you want something different. The "Skeletone" enemy can now dazzle you with his piano skills: And dozens of other small improvements I forgot to document (in true indie style). If…
Hey everyone 👋 We wanted to share a small but very exciting piece of news: Slumber Realm was featured in an article by The Escapist as one of the dice games to watch in 2026. Honestly, seeing Slumber Realm listed alongside so many clever, creative dice games still feels a little surreal. This project started as a cozy, slightly weird idea about dice, dreams, and late-90s vibes, and somehow it…
Slumber Realm is full of little surprises. For example, you enter a battle like you have a few dozen times already. You are fighting the lunch lady or a deranged werewolf P.E. coach. But before you face your nightmare, a long forgotten friend drops down onto the screen. You are confused at first but then you remember. It's the virtual pet you lost somewhere in 8th grade. It tells you that it's…
I've been dreaming about this moment for years. The Slumber Realm Demo is going live on Oct 21st! I'm worried I may have included TOO much game in the demo but it was hard not to. Due to how roguelikes work, the demo can easily be played for many hours. And there is still so much more stuff I'm holding back for the full game! Wishlist now to be notified when the demo and full game are available.
Slumber Realm has officially been announced! I've been working on the game for 3 years as a nights and weekends passion project (it was technically early mornings and weekends but you get the point) . The game features some of my favorite mechanics: · Drafting - In the spirit of deckbuilders, there is a draft at the core of the game. All my design decisions were focused on making this draft as…
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