# Games like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

> The closest matches to The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2: Lucid Dream Adventure, Papetura, Rusty Lake Hotel, Mindlock - The Apartment, and Smile For Me. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Lucid Dream Adventure](https://imho.run/games/773090/lucid-dream-adventure) — Also Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 88 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/773090/)
2. [Papetura](https://imho.run/games/593640/papetura) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 480 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593640/)
3. [Rusty Lake Hotel](https://imho.run/games/435120/rusty-lake-hotel) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 2,019 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435120/)
4. [Mindlock - The Apartment](https://imho.run/games/2669150/mindlock-the-apartment) — Also Conversation and Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 162 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2669150/)
5. [Smile For Me](https://imho.run/games/1018850/smile-for-me) — A frequent pick in The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,861 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018850/)
6. [Happy Game](https://imho.run/games/1206060/happy-game) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 1,199 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206060/)
7. [Machinarium](https://imho.run/games/40700/machinarium) — Also Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 4,783 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40700/)
8. [Leila](https://imho.run/games/2458430/leila) — Also Narrative, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 148 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2458430/)
9. [Slender Threads](https://imho.run/games/1116480/slender-threads) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 292 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/)
10. [Fran Bow](https://imho.run/games/362680/fran-bow) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 8,241 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362680/)
11. [Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged](https://imho.run/games/2544110/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-reforged) — Also Narrative and Conversation, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 375 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2544110/)
12. [Cat Museum](https://imho.run/games/1688100/cat-museum) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 211 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1688100/)
13. [HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM](https://imho.run/games/3300800/her-trees-puzzle-dream) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 238 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3300800/)
14. [Figment](https://imho.run/games/493540/figment) — A frequent pick in The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 455 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493540/)
15. [Sally Face - Episode One](https://imho.run/games/541570/sally-face-episode-one) — Also Narrative, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 8,932 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541570/)
16. [The Franz Kafka Videogame](https://imho.run/games/392280/the-franz-kafka-videogame) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 194 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392280/)
17. [Karma. Incarnation 1](https://imho.run/games/394700/karma-incarnation-1) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 74 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/394700/)
18. [Genesis Noir](https://imho.run/games/735290/genesis-noir) — A frequent pick in The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 players' libraries, and another Adventure. 679 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/735290/)
19. [CLeM](https://imho.run/games/1861440/clem) — Same atmospheric mood as The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 110 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1861440/)
20. [The Night is Grey](https://imho.run/games/1281490/the-night-is-grey) — Shares puzzle solving with The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 183 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281490/)
21. [Out Of Hands](https://imho.run/games/1839810/out-of-hands) — A frequent pick in The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 256 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839810/)
22. [Dropsy](https://imho.run/games/274350/dropsy) — Also Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 1,014 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274350/)
23. [Last Time I Saw You](https://imho.run/games/1909750/last-time-i-saw-you) — Also Narrative and Conversation, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 126 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1909750/)
24. [Oneiros](https://imho.run/games/869170/oneiros) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2. 133 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/869170/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94300&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94300&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94300&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=94300
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/94300
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is a 2012 indie adventure developed by Cockroach Inc. that drops players into surreal dream environments to explore, solve puzzles, and uncover a psychological narrative. The handcrafted clay and cardboard aesthetic sets it apart visually, and reviewers note the challenging-but-fair puzzle design that rewards careful observation. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and emotionally engaging, with the storytelling serving as a primary draw alongside the interactive challenges. The solo adventure runs approximately medium-length and maintains a sit-down pace suited to careful exploration. Priced at $3.99 USD, the game holds a 90% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews and functions in playable condition on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 94300
- **Developer:** Cockroach Inc.
- **Publisher:** The Sleeping Machine
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 11, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 75
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/94300/the-dream-machine-chapter-1-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94300&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94300/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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