Sleepless won’t let you fall asleep. There are no warm blankets or pleasant dreams—only strange noises, dark eyes peering from behind walls, and an unrelenting sense of being watched. This short, haunting horror game mines a familiar fear: staying awake all night in a room that suddenly feels unsafe.
Sleepless Gameplay
- You awaken in bed, stuck in your space. The single mechanic is holding the Space key to close your eyes. It seems straightforward—until you realise something is edging closer with every second.
- Every time you shut your eyes it becomes a risk: are you avoiding a sight… or drawing it nearer?
Space: When a Painting Sees You
The bedroom appears ordinary at first. Then, in the dead of night, a strange painting knocks as if at the door and a tickling at your feet begins to blur your senses. You close your eyes to escape, but each time you reopen them the room has shifted a little — or maybe it’s you who is changing.
Concept: The fear of immobility and helplessness
Sleepless leans into that crushing helplessness—unable to get out of bed, unable to run, and unsure whether what you’re seeing is real. Its minimalist gameplay effectively channels the sensations of sleep paralysis and the anxious hallucinations of sleepless nights.
If you’ve ever lain in bed with your eyes wide and heart racing because you heard something in the hallway, Sleepless will resonate. It’s more than a game: it’s a brief, intense recreation of a terrifying experience. Don’t miss other chilling titles on our site. Next up is Scary Alien Escape!