Awake: Episode One - Unravel a Lucid Dream in VR

6/19/2026, 12:22:04 AM

Release date: 12/5/2018

Tags: #casual #indie #vr #cinematic #atmospheric #mystery

User Reviews

Score: 77%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 44 reviews
Fetched At: 6/19/2026, 12:22:04 AM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: ¥ 820
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/19/2026, 12:22:03 AM

Key highlight

Experience AWAKE: Episode One, a cinematic VR thriller where dreams and reality blur. Unravel a mystery as a new presence in Harry's story, designed for immersive room-scale VR.

Who this is for

AWAKE: Episode One is highly recommended for players seeking VR's unique immersion and a distinct narrative that plays with the boundaries of dreams and reality. It offers a potent experience within its runtime.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i7 (6th gen) / AMD Ryzen 7 equivalent or higher

Comfortable play target

28,600 pts(~130% above spec of 22,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core Ultra 5 338H28,572 pts Intel Core 9 270H28,638 pts Intel Core Ultra 5 225H28,281 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Vega 64 equivalent or higher

Comfortable play target

20,288 pts(~130% above spec of 15,606 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into the unsettling world of AWAKE: Episode One, a groundbreaking first-person cinematic VR thriller that masterfully blurs the lines between memories, dreams, and reality. Developed by Start VR and published by New Canvas, this immersive experience places you as a new presence within the story of Harry, a man consumed by the mystery of lucid dreaming. His obsession has taken a heavy toll, leaving him trapped and awaiting release. You are the witness, and it's time for Harry to wake up.

As the intricate layers of Harry's narrative unfold, a sinister force threatens to push him over the edge. AWAKE pioneers a rich new genre of immersive cinema, inviting players to discover its depths.

This title is designed for room-scale VR, offering a truly engaging and atmospheric journey.

Highlights

Immersive Cinematic VR: Experience a genre-defining 20-minute cinematic journey designed specifically for virtual reality.
Atmospheric Mystery: Dive into a compelling narrative that explores the blurred boundaries of dreams, memories, and reality.
Room-Scale Design: Built for room-scale VR, allowing for a deeply engaging and interactive experience.

Who It's For

AWAKE: Episode One is perfect for players seeking a unique, narrative-driven VR experience that leans into atmospheric mystery and cinematic storytelling. If you enjoy titles that play with perception and offer a deeply immersive, albeit short, journey, this game is for you.Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend.