Madotsuki from Yume Nikki ("Dream Diary"). it’s one of my all time favourite games.

I’m not even kidding that Yume Nikki resonated with me a lot when I first discovered it. Being a depressed shut-in with irregular sleeping patterns and vivid dreams, it felt so familiar.

The game is minimalistic and outsider art-ish which adds to its peculiar charm. The combination of expansive exploration mechanic and ambient soundscape is impeccable. Nothing can replicate the wonder I felt when I played the game for the first time. It could get pretty dark and unsettling too and make falling asleep at night harder, but still. It inspired me for a good while, fueling my brain with strange, surreal ideas.

Thank you for letting me explore your dreams, Madotsuki.