Parasomnia: No REM News

[p]That was one of the first questions we asked ourselves when we began developing Parasomnia: No REM.[/p][p]We decided to explore a theme never before seen in horror video games: sleepwalking.[/p][p]The game is a first-person psychological horror experience in which the protagonist suffers episodes of sleepwalking that drag him into a world twisted by the traumas of his childhood.[/p][p][/p][h3]The unconscious as a source of terror[/h3][p]The terror in Parasomnia: No REM is built around the No REM state, a scientifically real state where the real world and the world of dreams become fused.[/p][p]During development, we understood this state as an opportunity to work with the unconscious: incomplete perceptions, fragmented memories, and shifting rules governed by dreams.[/p][p]Instead of confronting the player with constant jumpscares, fear emerges from inhabiting a world that stops responding to clear logic and becomes a reflection of a damaged mind, where repressed memories inevitably seep through.[/p][p][/p][h3]Gameplay based on sleepwalking[/h3][p]The experience revolves around:[/p]

• [p]Switching between being awake and sleepwalking[/p]
• [p]Connecting with your sleepwalking body in the real world[/p]
• [p]Solving puzzles by combining both planes[/p]

[p]In Parasomnia: No REM, puzzles are not abstract objects: they are fragmented memories that gradually help our protagonist reconstruct events he tried to forget.[/p][p]This is just the beginning. [/p][p]In upcoming devlogs, we’ll dive deeper into how these ideas translate into mechanics, level design, and atmosphere.[/p][p]👁️ You can now add it to your Steam wishlist: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Patch Notes – November Update[/p][p]This update for the Parasomnia: No REM demo includes a series of small fixes aimed at improving the overall experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Fixes and changes[/p]

• [p]Fixed crucifix sound not stopping correctly when leaving the area.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a duplicated painting appearing in one of the rooms.[/p]
• [p]Fixed mannequin not respawning correctly under certain conditions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed pickup text prompts not displaying properly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed items being unintentionally “stored” in the inventory when spamming the interact button.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue when entering Levy’s room.[/p]

[p]Thank you for playing Parasomnia: No REM.[/p]

[h3]Hey, everyone![/h3][p]It’s been a while since our last devlog, and today we’re thrilled to share some big news.[/p][p][/p][h2]The Parasomnia: No REM Demo is now officially live on Steam![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]This marks a major milestone for us and for everyone who has been following the project since its early development. The demo gives players the first real glimpse into the psychological horror experience we’ve been crafting over the past year, exploring the line between dreams and reality.[/p][p][/p][p]Estimated playtime: 30 to 45 minutes of content.[/p][p][/p][h2]We’re also excited to announce that Parasomnia: No REM will be part of the Steam Scream Fest 2025! 🎃👁️[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can now download the demo, explore the nightmare, and join us as we celebrate this spooky season alongside so many incredible horror titles. This is just the beginning. Your feedback of the demo will help us shape the full release, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts and reactions.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience, support, and for believing in this project.[/p][p]And remember... stay awake. 👁️[/p][p][/p][p]— The BELS Games Team[/p]

We are excited to announce that you can now visit our game’s page on Steam and discover everything we have been working on.

⭐ Visit our page here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255330/Parasomnia_No_REM/

We invite you to add it to your Wishlist to stay updated on our progress and release. Your support is invaluable as we continue developing the full experience.

✨ Try the Demo: We have also released a Demo on Itch.io. We invite you to try it out and share your feedback with us. We would love to know what you think!

• Demo on Itch.io

💖 Support us: If you like what you see, consider supporting us on Patreon to receive exclusive updates and sneak peeks. Every contribution helps us continue developing and improving the game!

• Support us on Patreon!

🤝 Join our community: Don’t forget to join our Discord server. There, you can share your thoughts about the game, chat with the developers, and be part of our growing community.

• Join our Discord Community!

Thank you for your support!
This is just the beginning 👁.

- BELS Games Team.