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Among the Sleep
Among the SleepExperience horror through the eyes of a terrified toddler.
Year Walk
Year WalkWalk into Sweden’s mythic future in a haunting first‑person puzzle adventure.
Overview
Description

Among the Sleep puts you in the shoes of a two‑year‑old child who awakens to unsettling sounds in the middle of the night. The game relies on atmosphere, exploration and the child's limited perception to deliver its scares, without any combat or score systems.\nAs you wander through dimly lit rooms, you must protect your sentient teddy bear, Teddy, and piece together a fragmented story about family tension and unseen forces. The experience blends puzzle‑like navigation with a deeply emotional narrative, making every shadow feel personal.

In Year Walk you become a 19th‑century Swedish peasant who attempts the ancient ritual of walking a year ahead to glimpse the future. The game blends first‑person exploration with point‑and‑click puzzles, immersing you in a world where reality and the supernatural intertwine.\nThe experience is deliberately eerie, using minimalist visuals and ambient sound to create a haunting atmosphere that feels both historic and otherworldly. It challenges players to interpret cryptic symbols and navigate surreal environments while uncovering a dark folklore narrative.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative horror and indie games
Players who enjoy atmospheric puzzle‑adventure experiences
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
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release date
2014-05-29
2013-02-21
Specifications
developer
Krillbite Studio
Simogo
publisher
Krillbite Studio
Simogo
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
66/100
87/100+32%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique toddler perspective creates fresh horror tension
  • Strong atmospheric sound and visual design
  • Compelling, emotionally driven narrative
  • Simple controls that suit the theme
  • Stunning, minimalist art direction
  • Deeply immersive folklore narrative
  • Thought‑provoking puzzles without hand‑holding
  • Cross‑platform availability on PC, Mac, and iOS
Cons
  • Limited combat may disappoint action‑hungry players
  • Short overall playtime
  • Occasional control imprecision due to low‑vision effects
  • Limited length may leave some players wanting more content
  • Occasional obscure puzzles can feel frustrating
  • No replayability after story completion
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Year Walk offers a polished, folklore‑rich puzzle adventure with higher critical acclaim, while Among the Sleep delivers a unique toddler‑view horror experience at a lower price but with lower scores and shorter playtime.

Key differences

  • •Year Walk has a higher critic score (87 vs 66) indicating stronger overall reception.
  • •Among the Sleep is cheaper ($14.99) whereas Year Walk’s price isn’t specified.
  • •Year Walk runs on PC, Mac, iOS; Among the Sleep adds consoles and Linux support.
  • •Year Walk’s puzzles are linear and story‑driven with no replayability; Among the Sleep’s perspective creates novel horror tension but also short overall playtime.
  • •Year Walk’s art is hand‑drawn monochrome; Among the Sleep uses a child‑scale visual style with dynamic lighting tied to fear.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Year Walk’s puzzles are praised for depth and immersion; Among the Sleep’s gameplay is limited by toddler controls and short length.

Year Walk

Platform availability

Among the Sleep supports PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One; Year Walk lacks console support, only PC, Mac, iOS.

Among the Sleep

Price & value

Among the Sleep lists an MSRP of $14.99; Year Walk’s price is not provided, making the former the cheaper known option.

Among the Sleep

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player experiences; no difference.

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Content & replayability

Year Walk offers a linear story with no replayability but longer content than the short playtime of Among the Sleep.

Year Walk

Difficulty & accessibility

Year Walk’s puzzles require no external hints, but occasional obscurity; Among the Sleep suffers from control imprecision due to low‑vision effects.

Year Walk

Graphics & performance

Year Walk features hand‑drawn minimalist art praised for its aesthetic; Among the Sleep’s graphics are functional but less highlighted.

Year Walk

Choose Among the Sleep if…

Players seeking a low‑cost, console‑compatible horror experience with a novel toddler perspective.

Choose Year Walk if…

Players who value critical acclaim, atmospheric folklore puzzles, and prefer PC/Mac/iOS over consoles.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Among the Sleep lists an MSRP of $14.99; Year Walk’s price is not specified in the provided data.

Do either games support multiplayer?

Both are single‑player only.

What platforms can I play each on?

Year Walk runs on PC, Mac, and iOS. Among the Sleep runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.