The Dream is Coming...: Uncover School Secrets in This Indie Adventure

7/14/2026, 11:42:57 AM

Release date: 5/3/2021

Tags: #short #relaxing #colorful #atmospheric #cute #anime #jrpg #hidden-object

User Reviews

Score: 84%Positive
Review Count: 19 reviews
Fetched At: 7/14/2026, 11:42:57 AM

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Japan Price: ¥ 350
Global Price: $2.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/14/2026, 11:42:56 AM

Key highlight

Explore a deserted school as a Japanese schoolboy in The Dream is Coming., a relaxing indie adventure focused on uncovering student stories and memories. Released May 3, 2021.

Who this is for

Embark on a poignant journey of discovery in The Dream is Coming., where you'll uncover hidden memories and student struggles within the quiet halls of a deserted school.

🖥️ 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 core i5 10400f / Amd Ryzen 2600

Comfortable play target

15,726 pts(~130% above spec of 12,097 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core 7 35015,766 pts Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts Intel Core i5-1240P15,790 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 6Gb / Amd Radeon RX 580 8Gb

Comfortable play target

13,040 pts(~130% above spec of 10,031 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into the shoes of Yoshiro, an ordinary Japanese schoolboy who finds himself alone in an empty school after falling asleep in class. The Dream is Coming. invites players on a narrative-driven adventure through a mysteriously deserted school complex. As Yoshiro searches for his lost backpack, he'll uncover a touching story about a high school circle of five friends and a mysterious girl who profoundly impacted Yoshiro's perspective. This exploration game focuses on piecing together memories and understanding the hidden struggles of the students.

Highlights

Explore a Full School Complex: From the swimming pool to other areas, the entire school is yours to investigate.
Narrative-Driven Exploration: Uncover student belongings and listen to their stories, revealing hidden problems and personal histories.
Atmospheric Indie Adventure: Experience a relaxing, colorful world with an anime aesthetic, focusing on story and atmosphere.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy relaxing, atmospheric indie titles with a strong narrative focus. Fans of anime aesthetics, JRPGs, and short, engaging story experiences will find themselves drawn into Yoshiro's journey of discovery and introspection.

Game Info

Developed and published by strelitziaOld, The Dream is Coming. is a single-player adventure game released on May 3, 2021. It offers partial controller support and is available through Steam's Family Sharing feature. The game is celebrated for its colorful, cute, and atmospheric presentation, making it a unique hidden object and story exploration experience.