Suddenly pulled into a realm of twisted monsters, Tristan is pursued by shadows that feed on anxiety and despair. 

As the weight of fear, failure, and life’s burdens threatens to crush him, the only way out is to go deeper into the nightmare. Uncover the source of the darkness, fight your fears, and put an end to the torment that chases you.

A Horror Story Regarding Real Fears

Toxic Dream is an expression of real, personal struggles. Having been designed in collaboration with counseling professionals, it follows Tristan’s journey through anxiety, expectations, and grief as they head towards self-discovery and empowerment. This nightmare is one you choose to stand and fight.

Explore Corrupted Memories

• Twisted Memories: Explore levels teeming with nightmarish manifestations of your fears, find hidden secrets, and collect powerful items.

• Unlock New Secrets: Use abilities found along your journey to open new paths in previously explored areas, and uncover the nightmare’s true origin.

Fight Back

• Fast-Paced Combat: Battle nightmare-inducing foes with a variety of weapons, items, and abilities. Time your inputs to dodge blows and emerge victorious.

• Memorable Enemies: Face nearly two dozen unique enemies and bosses, each with their own deadly abilities.

• Customize your Playstyle: Find new equipment, unlock combat skills on a comprehensive skill tree, and mix-and-match ‘Souls’ to customize your build.

Find a Moment of Peace

• Forested Hub Area: Take a breather in a relaxing forested hub full of different characters and quests. Swing by a shop to buy new gear and take the time to unlock new abilities and skills in your skill tree.

• Haunting Serene Atmosphere: Enjoy detailed, hand-made environments, fluid enemy animations, and dynamic lighting that culminate in a sense of serene dread.

Go Deeper

• An Experience of Your Choice: Each level of difficulty allows you to experience the game in a new way. It is up to you to choose whether you want your experience to focus more on the game’s narrative or combative aspects.

• Ultimate Nightmare Mode: Take on the challenge of uncovering the true ending of ‘Toxic Dream’ in this mode. Experience the game anew with remixed and expanded levels, extra enemies, abilities, and ‘Souls’, with a post-game story that reveals the truth behind the realm of monsters.

About Reframe Games

Reframe Games is an independent studio based in New Brunswick, Canada. We make games that come from lived experiences, built on the genres players already know and love.