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The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

Developed by Cockroach Inc. · Published by The Sleeping Machine

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 11, 2012 Price$0.99 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews1,356

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews1,356
Languages1
Achievements46
DLC5

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Cockroach Inc., published by The Sleeping Machine — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 87% positive of 2,173
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:Point & ClickHand-drawnAdventurePuzzle2DStory RichThird PersonPsychedelicPsychological HorrorExplorationConversationHorror

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows XP or later
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 1.2 GB HD space
  • Additional Notes: Mouse recommended

Supported languages (1)

English

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2?

Steam classifies The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Cockroach Inc.. The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.

How much does The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 11, 2012.

What platforms is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 on?

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Does The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 46 achievements for The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2.

What is The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2's Metacritic score?

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2?

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is developed by Cockroach Inc. and published by The Sleeping Machine.

Where to get The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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