CriticalLeap offers Asleep: Act 1 free on Steam until November 3
The pixel-art psychological horror adventure normally costs 1,200 yen and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
CriticalLeap is giving away Asleep: Act 1 for free on Steam until November 3 at 3:00, according to gamespark.jp. The game normally costs 1,200 yen and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Asleep: Act 1 is a point-and-click psychological horror adventure with pixel art, set in 1990s northeastern Brazil. Players follow Ana Lucia, a lonely girl who becomes lost in a nightmare.
The game involves solving puzzles, using a flashlight and ambient light to evade enemies, stealth, and a sanity system that degrades in prolonged darkness.
On the store page, Japanese is not listed among the supported languages. As of October 31, 2026, Asleep: Act 1 holds 316 Steam reviews with 91% recommended, giving it a "Very Positive" rating.
Final chapter takes shape
Asleep - Act 2 was released as DLC for the game. On October 28, an update was released and the Steam store page for the final chapter, Asleep - Final Act, went live. A demo based on the final chapter is available on the main game's store page.
Quick answers
How long is Asleep: Act 1 free on Steam?
It is free until November 3 at 3:00.
How much does Asleep: Act 1 normally cost?
It normally costs 1,200 yen.
Is Japanese supported in Asleep: Act 1?
Japanese is not listed among the supported languages on the store page.