Broken Dreams: A Platformer of Shadow Friends and Melancholy

9/6/2026, 10:50:12 AM

Release date: 2/19/2016

Tags: #indie #casual #platformer

User Reviews

Score: 70%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 490 reviews
Fetched At: 9/6/2026, 10:50:12 AM

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Japan

¥ 265 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 265
Global Price: $1.99
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Key highlight

Broken Dreams is a platformer featuring a unique 'shadow friend' mechanic where players create copies to repeat actions. It boasts hand-drawn gothic art, a melancholy story, and professional voice-overs, with single-play

Who this is for

A unique platformer with distinctive art and a melancholy story, where cooperation with shadow friends is key.

Details

Overview

Broken Dreams is a unique platformer developed by Mihai Morosanu and published by New Reality Games. It offers a single-player and co-op experience, inviting players into a world with a melancholy story and striking gothic artwork. The core gameplay mechanic revolves around Jack, the protagonist, who can create 'shadow friends' – copies of himself that mimic his previous actions. This innovative feature is central to solving puzzles and navigating the game's levels.

Highlights

The game features a unique 'shadow friend' mechanic where players can create copies of themselves to repeat actions, aiding in puzzle-solving and platforming.
Broken Dreams boasts beautiful, hand-drawn gothic artwork and professional voice-overs, enhancing its dark and enticing narrative.
Originally an expansion on a flash-based game, this version includes full-screen support, new levels, a free asset pack with artwork and music, and Steam Trading Cards.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy platformers with a strong narrative focus and a distinctive artistic style. Those who appreciate puzzle elements integrated into their platforming challenges, and who are drawn to darker, more emotional themes, will find Broken Dreams particularly engaging. The co-op mode also makes it suitable for friends looking for a shared challenge.

Game Info

Broken Dreams is a paid title available on Steam, supporting both single-player and co-operative multiplayer modes. It was released on February 19, 2016. The game is developed by Mihai Morosanu and published by New Reality Games. It is presented in English and has received a 'Mixed' user reception on Steam. The game is classified under the Indie and Casual genres, with Platformer being a key descriptor.