
Are you Awake?
A downloadable game for Windows
"I can't sleep. I feel like something is watching me, and I never feel tired. I'm scared. Are these things just in my head, or are they real?"
About this game
As a result of your insomnia, your character can never sleep. You can only complete your work or kill time playing video games. With the inability to sleep for the past few days, you start hallucinating strange realities. Realities that aren't possible, yet feel like they make sense. Play Gilbert's story to battling insomnia.
Average Playtime: 10-15 Minutes
The Gameplay
Are You Awake is a short horror, first-person storytelling game with exploration and psychological tension. This game was developed quickly with little planning, so keep your expectations low!
Key Features
- Atmospheric and a naturally dark environment
- Nail-biting environment to explore
- Completing surveys based on Gilbert's work
- Investigating paranormal events that arrive at your home
- Immersive sound design to simulate the anxiety of insomnia
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Supported Languages
- English
- Spanish (Working on)
- German (Working on)
- Turkish (Planned)
- Russian (Planned)
Content
"Are You Awake" Build is the first version released with some small bugs, but hardly noticeable.
"Are You Awake Final Build" is the last version of the game with bug fixes and additional gameplay changes.
Updated | 10 days ago |
Published | 24 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (68 total ratings) |
Author | Woyboy |
Genre | Adventure |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | Dark, First-Person, Horror, Indie, PSX (PlayStation), Psychological Horror, Retro, Singleplayer, Unity |
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Development log
- Thank you for 1000+ Downloads!20 days ago
Comments
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Hello, I played this game, and I really enjoyed it! Good work :)
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Amazing Game
This was a really cool game and I really enjoyed it! I genuinely got scared from one of the jumpscares. Thank you for a great game!! (loved the mannequins by the way lol)
7/10 - This game was a great experience but it had some flaws in it... First of all the ending was super disappointing, i dont get why putting a wall of text as an ending sounded as a great idea to you. I would have appreaciated some more detailed gameplay trama (for example the working is a cool idea but maybe putting the minigame inside a pc overlay was better). The "enemy" was maybe bugged cause it was both outside and inside the house during the living room event. Also failed toilet test...........
BTW Very cool idea, pretty original and I LOVED the graphics style cause it was on point on the trama (like sleep deprevation style) and it made me seeing things.
Looking forward to see more of your work!!!!!!!!!!!!
}B^)3
This may have the best jumpscares in all the indie horror games I've played in April. A waking nightmare with a couple well placed feints makes the player fall right into the trap of not knowing whats happening and being terrified of that. Very fun game.
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Great game, spooky shit love the style too
Amazing Game
a perfect addition to the collection <3
After experiencing what this game has to offer, I am inclined to, as a horror indie game expert myself, that this game checks off all of the marks on my checklist. I must say that this is indeed so called "peak".
The game has its pros and cons.
Pros: very strong vibe. Especially the soundtrack. I really liked it. The house is big and interesting, I enjoyed exploring it. And by the way, the interaction with the laptop hooked me, the game really drives me back and forth and there are mini goals. Answer the quiz questions a little, and then go check who's knocking on my door.
Cons: the red-eyed faggot scared me only once LOL. after that he wasn't scary at all, although I would have liked it(((
I didn't really like walking around the big house in the dark. At least a little light could have been made, for example in those rooms where there shouldn't have been a screamer. Otherwise I spent most of the game just poking around the corners((( trying to find the room needed according to the plot.
It would have been possible to make some of the rooms dark and some light. Then it would have been even scarier. But I don't deny that this is just my personal perception.
Well, and the main minus: the game is short(( I would really like to enjoy the process of the game as long as possible.
And despite my mini-criticism, I really liked the game! Visuals, vibe and fear - everything is very cool and top notch. I wish the creator every success.
I loved it! great game, fun and interesting. It's always interesting to see the different takes on this trope of "late night snack", great short game :D
Scared the living hell out of me ahahaha the idea of something being there but the character you are playing is not acknowledging it is so cool! Also if u ever add Greek I am playing it again 100% XD
I enjoy this game, it had character. It had jump scares, The length of the game was perfect. The eerie vibe was top notch. Great job on this game!!
Amazing short horror! Creepy and fun, I really enjoyed it. Congratz, Woyboy!
(Gameplay in Portuguese)
scared me tbh
I recognize this house from another game...
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love the thrill on the edge
Great job on making this game! I really love the jumpscares and the sound work! Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Was on edge the entire time!
/editLoved the game, if only I was better at math haha, keep up the good work!
really well done horror game. Loved this! cant wait to try our your other projects!
"Are You Awake" is a gripping psychological horror experience that dives deep into the mind of a man suffering from extreme exhaustion. The story revolves around a character who works relentlessly, unable to sleep, and begins to descend into a terrifying world of hallucinations.
One of the most memorable aspects of the game is the sheer terror it instills. The zombie that breaks into your home is absolutely horrifying — easily one of the most terrifying moments I’ve experienced in a horror game. The jump scares are expertly timed; the first one caught me completely off guard and actually made me tremble. It sets the tone for the rest of the experience, keeping you on edge at all times.
Visually, Are You Awake delivers solid graphics that enhance the atmosphere, making the hallucinations and dark environments even more immersive. The gameplay is tight and responsive, striking a good balance between exploration, survival, and psychological tension.
If you enjoy horror games that mess with your mind and keep your heart racing, this one is absolutely worth trying. Just... don’t play it alone in the dark.
great game !
I really enjoyed this game! Possibly my favorite itch.io game. Felt like the graphics were right where they needed to be and it was the perfect length with some jumpscares along the way. Here is my playthrough:
not too long, not too short. perfect for my type of videos. this is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holaa, esta en español?
pretty good game, the math was tthe scariest part lol
A great horror game showcasing the horrors of insomnia. Always good when a horror game is built on something very real. Nice little game :)
I made a video on your game if you're interested :)