---
title: "Only When You Sleep"
description: "The Crooked Man and your close friend are in danger and a mysterious mythic has taken notice of you...or more importantly, in your dreams.   Join the familiar o"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/42/90942.jpg"
---

# Only When You Sleep

![Only When You Sleep](https://t.vndb.org/cv/42/90942.jpg)

**Developer:** SeraTen04

**Release date:** Aug 22, 2024

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Website

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 6.3/10 (avg, 2 votes)

## Description
The Crooked Man and your close friend are in danger and a mysterious mythic has taken notice of you...or more importantly, in your dreams. 

Join the familiar of the Bamboo Witch, a dream-eating Baku called Akimitsu, as you journey into the sleeping world together. 

You find yourself back in the Neverplace. This is a tale of 'what ifs?'. The question is simple...is this your dream...or is it your nightmare?

[From [itch.io](https://seraten04.itch.io/only-when-you-sleep)]

## Characters
### You
- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Aliases:** Ari, Toni
- **Subject of:** Amnesia, Bone Fracture, Confinement, Malevolent Possession, Nightmares
- **Engages in:** Metamorphosis, Dimensional Travel, Escape From Confinement
- **Role:** Nameable, Living Doll, Familiar, Apprentice, No Visual Appearance
- **Personality:** Curious
- **Body:** Shark-like Teeth

### Akimitsu
- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Violet, Long, V Bangs
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Kemonomimi, Toned
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Kimono
- **Personality:** Friendly
- **Role:** Familiar, Baku

### Arfon
- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, V Bangs, Spiky
- **Clothes:** Evening Gloves, Bandages, Chain Jewellery, Pendant Necklace, Decorative Belt
- **Subject of:** Wounding, Exile
- **Body:** Feathery Wings, Humanoid (Non-human)

### Dracane
- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Horns, Pointed Ears, Scales, Bat Wings, Humanoid (Non-human), Shark-like Teeth
- **Role:** Magician, Uncle, Mentor, Living Doll, Dragon
- **Clothes:** Gloves, Shawl, Turtleneck Shirt, Decorative Belt

### Oculus Sinister
- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** The Creature
- **Hair:** Black, Short, Spiky, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Pointed Ears, Humanoid (Non-human), Shark-like Teeth
- **Eyes:** Amber, Blue, Heterochromia, Unnatural Sclera
- **Clothes:** Suit, Necktie, Gloves, Chain Jewellery
- **Personality:** Stoic, Loyal
- **Role:** Servant, Precog
- **Engages in:** Malevolent Possession

### The Man Who Isn't There
- **Gender:** Male
- **Subject of:** Confinement
- **Role:** Precog, No Visual Appearance

### Vikram Laxmi
- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Daanya Haath
- **Hair:** Blue, Wavy, Short, Teal, Parted to Side, Gradient Colored Hair
- **Body:** Slim, Adult, Dark, Pointed Ears, Claw, Humanoid (Non-human), Shark-like Teeth
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Clothes:** Robe, Cloak, Belt, Chain Jewellery
- **Role:** Father, Telepath, Indian, Snake Person
- **Personality:** Possessive, Patient

### John Faust
- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** The Crooked Man
- **Hair:** Red, Short, Spiky Bangs, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Pointed Ears, Humanoid (Non-human), Shark-like Teeth
- **Role:** Magician, Prince, Mentor, Apprentice, Temporary Protagonist
- **Eyes:** Amber, Red, Heterochromia
- **Clothes:** Glasses, Fingerless Gloves
- **Personality:** Strange, Protective
- **Subject of:** Nightmares

### Pandemonium
- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Role:** Monarch, Non-human, Immortal, Antagonist
- **Engages in:** Impersonation

### Suraj Laxmi-King
- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Suraj LK
- **Hair:** Blue, Wavy, Short, Teal, Parted to Side, Gradient Colored Hair
- **Body:** Slim, Young-adult, Dark, Humanoid (Non-human), Shark-like Teeth
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Coat, Earrings, Scarf, Shirt, Belt
- **Role:** Magician, Son, Roommate, Friend, Indian, Snake Person, Half-breed, Historian, Multiracial, Scottish
- **Eyes:** Amber, Blue, Heterochromia
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Insightful, Stylish, Charismatic, Cheerful
- **Engages in:** Self-sacrifice

## Shops
- [Itch](https://seraten04.itch.io/only-when-you-sleep)

## Releases
### English
- **2024-08-22**: Only When You Sleep - [Itch.io](https://seraten04.itch.io/only-when-you-sleep)

## Tags
Horror, Multiple Endings, Nameable Protagonist, No Sexual Content, Alternate Dimensions, Youkai, Brief NVL Scenes, Other Perspectives, Infodumping, Surreal, Lots of Choices, Dream, Unknown Gender Protagonist, Choices with 4 or More Options, Game Jam, No Gallery, Unoriginal Soundtrack, No Romance Plot, Flashing Lights

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