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Crush
CrushDive into Danny's mind to solve surreal puzzles and uncover his insomnia.
Dreaming Sarah
Dreaming SarahExplore a coma child's dreamscape to solve puzzles and awaken her.
Overview
Description

In Crush you play as Danny, a young man plagued by insomnia who uses an experimental device to explore his own subconscious. Each level is a stylized memory, blending Tim Burton's gothic charm with M.C. Escher's impossible geometry. Collect lost marbles and scattered thoughts while navigating platforming challenges that reveal the hidden cause of Danny's sleeplessness. The game offers a single‑player narrative experience that mixes puzzle solving with artistic storytelling.

Dreaming Sarah is an atmospheric adventure where you wander through the surreal dream world of a young girl in a deep coma. Collect items, gain abilities, and interact with strange inhabitants to piece together the mystery of her condition. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden memories, and use your newfound powers to guide Sarah back to consciousness. The game blends platforming, horror, and fantasy elements into a single-player narrative experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of artistic puzzle platformers
Fans of narrative puzzle-adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2007-05-25
2015-03-12
Specifications
developer
Zoe Mode
Anthony Septim, Asteristic Game Studio
publisher
Sega
Ratalaika Games, Eastasiasoft, Asteristic Game Studio
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
PEGI 7, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
82/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Distinctive art style that stands out in the indie market
  • Engaging narrative that ties gameplay to the protagonist's psyche
  • Creative level design inspired by Escher and Burton
  • Solid platforming controls and satisfying puzzle mechanics
  • Deep, emotionally resonant story
  • Creative puzzle design
  • Beautiful, dreamlike art direction
  • Wide platform availability
Cons
  • Short overall length may leave players wanting more
  • Limited replay value after all marbles are collected
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Short overall length
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Limited replayability after completion
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