Dreamcore exists in the psychological horror genre, exploring liminal spaces—unsettling transitional areas between familiarity and the uncanny. The game creates environments similar to the “backrooms” meme, using an eerie ambiance that distorts the mundane into the surreal.

The two current levels, Dreampools and Eternal Suburbia, capture this feeling with expansive, maze-like structures where players wander lost between dream and nightmare.

These spaces draw players into a world without traditional gameplay mechanics like combat, focusing instead on wandering as a method of creating tension and emotional connection. The body-cam perspective deepens this experience, creating a visceral sense of presence that feels engaging and disturbing, similar to titles like Layers of Fear, where visual storytelling drives the experience.

Montraluz, an independent studio, crafts Dreamcore with an experimental approach to game design. The studio draws inspiration from artistic mediums exploring isolation and surrealism. Using Unreal Engine 5, they create striking visuals that immerse...