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IT was only a dream

Threef · 2016

IT was only a dream

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"Sleep management arcade game about avoiding nightmares."

Best session: 5-15 minutes

Minimum session

5 min

Pausability

Pause anytime

Resume friendliness

Easy to resume

FOMO pressure

Zero FOMO

Focus required

Chill

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Perfect for short breaks; gameplay resets quickly between attempts.

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About

You're working overtime in your cubicle after a weekend of partying. You are incredibly tired and you need sleep. It's simple like that. Just lay on your keyboard to fall asleep. But there is something bothering you in your sleep. Don't let your dreams turn into nightmares - wake up before anything scary or dangerous happens!

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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IT was only a dream — Session FAQ

How long does a session of IT was only a dream take?
The minimum meaningful session for IT was only a dream is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause IT was only a dream?
Yes — IT was only a dream supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
Does IT was only a dream pressure you to keep playing?
IT was only a dream has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
What is IT was only a dream's Session Respect Score?
IT was only a dream has a Session Respect Score of 10.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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