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Goodnight Universe

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Release Date: November 11, 2025

Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Singleplayer

A narrative FPP adventure game, created by the authors of Before Your Eyes. Goodnight Universe has us playing as a 6-month old boy names Isaac. He has supernatural psychic abilities. The protagonist must interact with the family, but also avoid a sinister tech corporation.

8.2

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

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Goodnight Universe is a narrative adventure game with an artistic flair. The game was developed by the independent studio Nice Dream, founded by developers who previously delivered the genre-related Before Your Eyes.

Plot

In Goodnight Universe we play as six-month-old Isaac - a child with psychic abilities. Due to his skills, our character has become the target of a mysterious technology corporation. Meanwhile, the boy only desires love and acceptance from his family.

Even though the events we participate in can be fun, the story touches on sensitive topics, which can be heartbreaking.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Switch 2

Switch 2

Developer: Nice Dream

Publisher: Skybound Games

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Goodnight Universe

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Goodnight Universe Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium G4500 3.5 GHz / AMD X4-880K 4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 520 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 480 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Goodnight Universe Video Game.

8.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 89% of Critics. There are 31 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Game Informer: 8 / 10 by Eric Van Allen

While it doesn't land with quite the impact that I felt from Before Your Eyes, Goodnight Universe still shows there's an impressive range of story and interactivity to explore in this space. Its hardware requirements and format justify themselves well through how the game utilizes those tools, creating truly moving moments through interactivity that you just don't see often. Goodnight Universe is a wonderful exploration of what's still possible with a simple webcam.

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Qualbert.com: by Mike Reitemeier

Goodnight Universe reduced me to a puddle of tears and filled my heart with hope. Storytelling through the medium of camera integration pays off in dividends, and Nice Dream has expanded upon what made Before Your Eyes so great in this iteration. This is a game that will sit with me for a very long time to come, and one that stands high in the discussion of video games as an art form. Find 4 hours on a weekend and experience Goodnight Universe as soon as you can.

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The Indie Informer: 7 / 10 by Jill Grodt

Like its small protagonist, the experience takes determined but unrefined steps in a journey cleared of highs and lows that it might otherwise stumble over.

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97%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (835)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Emotional Storytelling: Many players praised the game for its deeply emotional narrative that resonates well with themes of love, alienation, and family. Several users noted that it made them cry, highlighting its powerful storytelling.
  • Immersive Experience: The game utilizes webcam gesture controls which enhance immersion, allowing players to engage more deeply with the story and characters.
  • Artistic Direction and Voice Acting: The visuals and sound design received high praise, with users noting the beautiful art style and exceptional voice acting that contributed to the overall experience.
  • Character Development: Players felt a strong connection to the characters, with many expressing that they genuinely cared about their journeys throughout the game.
  • Replayability: Some reviews mentioned the presence of choices that could lead to different story paths, encouraging players to replay the game to explore alternate outcomes.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Users reported bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly with frame drops and optimization problems on various devices, including the Steam Deck and other handhelds.
  • Short Length: Many players felt that the game was too short, with a typical playtime of around four hours, leaving them wanting more content.
  • Limited Gameplay Mechanics: Some reviews noted that while the story was engaging, the gameplay mechanics felt simplistic and could have been expanded upon for a more interactive experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Diverse Endings: Some players expressed disappointment that choices in the game did not lead to significantly different endings, suggesting that more branching storylines could enhance replayability.
  • Improved Gameplay Mechanics: A few users wished for more complex gameplay elements or challenges that could utilize the webcam technology further, rather than primarily focusing on the narrative.
  • Longer Game Duration: Several reviews indicated a desire for a longer game experience, with more time spent with the characters and story to deepen the emotional impact.

Summary

  • Overall, "Goodnight Universe" is celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling and immersive experience, while also facing criticism for technical issues and a desire for more gameplay depth and length.

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