Open now · By request
SOMNUS playtest
by ChrisT.Jie
Uncover subconscious truths at the dream's edge. SOMNUS is an FPS blending investigation and combat around "Perfect Dodge." Master the timing to trigger bullet time, restore "Nightmare Fuel," and fight inner trauma where dream meets reality.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Jun 14, 2026
- Planned release
- Coming soon
- Developer
- ChrisT.Jie
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
How to join the SOMNUS playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the SOMNUS playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
Generative AI was used during the development phase of this game to assist with programming and content creation, strictly for internal developer use. The final version of the game does not contain any real-time AI-generated content.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About SOMNUS
SOMNUS is a first-person shooter (FPS) featuring "Perfect Dodge" as its core mechanic.
Players step into the shoes of "Jung," an unlicensed doctor who infiltrates dreams. Utilizing the forbidden technology "DIVE" to enter patients' subconscious minds, players will gradually uncover the truth behind the dreams through investigation and combat.
During the investigation phase, players must observe the environment, read documents, and piece together fragmented clues.
In the combat phase, players must execute a "Perfect Dodge" at the precise moment to trigger bullet time and restore "Nightmare Fuel." This allows them to defeat bosses symbolizing psychological trauma within confined spaces, further exploring the dark world of the subconscious.
This project originated as our student graduation design. Restricted by the limited development and maintenance capacity of a student team, the game may still have some rough edges, yet it embodies our full passion for the core gameplay. If you encounter any bugs or poor experiences during playtime, we sincerely ask for your understanding. Every piece of your feedback is the driving force for our journey ahead.
From the game's Steam page.
