SLEEP AWAKE
An experimental, mind-bending night terror
Rather than involuntary insomnia, the game focuses on a character undergoing deliberate sleep deprivation, as Katja has to force herself to stay awake
Developer Eyes Out
Publisher Blumhouse Games
Format PC, PS5
Origin US
Release 2026
ABOVE The Fathom is a trippy, cerebral world shaped by Katja’s subconscious, and a stark departure from the Crush.
TOP RIGHT Katja’s father has apparently developed a revolutionary cure for the mysterious Hush, but his research remains lost.
MAIN As the game progresses, the barrier between the sleeping and waking worlds continually deteriorates, which means Katja’s visual and aural hallucinations get stronger.
BELOW LEFT The masochistic Pain Eaters represent just one faction in the Crush. Others have turned to more spiritual or chemical means to try to remain awake.
BELOW RIGHT The strange, feverish imagery of the Fathom is accentuated and complemented by live-action footage