Somniphobia: Survive Susan's Nightmares in This Psychological Survival Horror

6/20/2026, 4:54:19 PM

Release date: 10/31/2021

Tags: #puzzle #point-&-click #female-protagonist #strategy #first-person #2d #3d #2.5d

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Review Count: 15 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 120
Global Price: $0.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Somniphobia is a psychological survival horror game where you navigate and survive the nightmares of a protagonist named Susan, filled with her past traumas. Released Oct 31, 2021, it blends strategy and point-and-click

Who this is for

For a unique survival horror experience delving into the internal terror of nightmares, Somniphobia is recommended. Strategic thinking and exploration are key.

Details

Overview

Somniphobia plunges players into the terrifying world of Susan's subconscious, a single-player psychological survival horror experience developed and published by Ethan Harris-Austin. This unique title, released on October 31, 2021, tackles the intense fear of sleep known as somniphobia, hypnophobia, or sleep anxiety. Players step into the role of Susan, navigating her deepest traumas and bad memories manifested as nightmarish figments. The core gameplay revolves around keeping these disturbing entities at bay; if they get too close, Susan will wake up, forcing players to relive the same dream. Survival hinges on strategic thinking and experimentation as you attempt to overcome each terrifying dreamscape.

Highlights

Genre Blend: A compelling mix of Indie and Strategy elements, offering a unique puzzle-like approach to survival horror.
Unique Premise: Experience a physiological survival horror game where the objective is to manage and survive the protagonist's own nightmares, filled with past traumas.
Exploration and Evasion: Navigate claustrophobic environments like vents and corridors, employing stealth and quick thinking to evade the manifestations of Susan's fears.

Who It's For

Somniphobia is designed for players who enjoy psychological horror with a strategic edge. If you're drawn to games that explore deep-seated fears and require careful planning to overcome, this title offers a distinct and unsettling experience. Fans of point-and-click mechanics combined with first-person exploration will find much to engage with.

Game Info

Developer: Ethan Harris-Austin
Publisher: Ethan Harris-Austin
Release Date: October 31, 2021
Genre: Indie, Strategy
Player Mode: Single-player
Features: Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Visuals: Supports 2D, 3D, and 2.5D perspectives, offering a dynamic visual experience.