DON'T SLEEP

DON'T SLEEP is a psychological thriller visual novel about insomnia, experimental treatment, and a missing patient.

Depression and insomnia had been ruining Liam's life for years. Then he joined a clinical trial for SLEPPY—an experimental drug that finally allowed him to sleep and begin rebuilding his life.

One evening, while finishing dinner at a local café, Liam is approached by Sophie. She introduces herself as the sister of Jean, another participant in the trial and one of the few people Liam spoke to at the clinic.

Jean has not answered his phone or returned home for several days. The police have little reason to investigate an adult who may have left voluntarily, and Sophie does not know who else to ask. Liam may be one of the last people who saw him before he disappeared.

What begins as an awkward conversation becomes the first step in a search for Jean—and leaves Liam with a difficult question: should he continue taking the treatment that finally gave him his life back?

This demo contains Chapter I, Act I and takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.

FEATURES

• A psychological thriller told as a cinematic visual novel

• Two reaction-based mechanics: fighting sleep and controlling anger

• Dialogue choices that shape Liam's relationship with Sophie

• A choice to take SLEPPY or refuse the medication

• Minimalist geometric artwork

• English and Russian localization

• Mouse and keyboard controls

CONTROLS

• Left Mouse Button / Enter — advance dialogue

• Mouse — select dialogue options

• Space — control attacks

• Escape — pause menu

CONTENT WARNING

This game contains themes of depression, insomnia, hallucinations, aggression and suicidal thoughts. It also uses screen shake, brief flashing effects and intense red visual effects.

This is an early demo of a game currently in development. Feedback is welcome.