Niko: Through The Dream
Released Jul 2015
Niko is a spiritual journey through the dreams, where adventure, puzzles and mysteries come together in an oneiric and minimalist world. Dare to dream!
72% positive · 231 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Niko: Through The Dream launched on July 17, 2015 as a fully finished product. On July 15, 2015, Studio Paint explicitly announced that development was complete, writing "Niko: Through The Dream is finished!!" — a clear statement that the game shipped as a complete experience. Following launch, the studio released two feature patches (Patch 1.2 in August 2015 and Patch 1.3 in November 2015) addressing player feedback on performance, difficulty, and controls. The only DLC ever listed — a soundtrack — shipped on the same day as the game itself. The last developer communication of any kind was a discount announcement on March 21, 2016. No future content was ever announced or promised, and no updates have been posted since March 2016. The game was designed and delivered as a self-contained narrative adventure with no post-launch content cycle.
Evidence
Studio Paint announced 'Niko: Through The Dream is finished!!' two days before launch, explicitly confirming the game was complete at release.
The only DLC — a soundtrack — was released on launch day. No other DLC has ever been listed or announced.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Studio Paint
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
"Niko: Through The Dream®" is a minimalist adventure accompanying Niko in her return to her world. We will travel through different islands, each of them being the oneiric representation of an important event of her past. Happiness, solitude or fear melted with hidden riddles, you will face up dangers and traps and, with Niko, you will confront them with determination, ability and logic.
Playability intends to be direct and varied. Each island has a setting and mechanic of its own. Puzzles, riddles, platforms, stealth and exploration are the ingredients of the adventure. Prepare to start a journey which you’ll never know what hides ahead. A journey whose paths must be wisely chosen.
Challenges you must face are based on different colors, shapes and sounds. Sometimes you can notice how game mechanics intertwined, being necessary to pay full attention if you want to advance in Niko’s journey.
Music will evolve along with Niko, from happy and vivid melodies to sad and dark ones, the same way as the journey does. Music and sounds are key elements to stimulate both imagination and mood of the player. Don’t just play, feel the adventure as yours.
The narrative develops as symbols and little tales deep within the scenario. We must explore it by ourselves to discover every detail of this fascinating adventure, fathoming the mysteries of Niko’s tale.
"Niko: Through The Dream®", a place where reality and fiction fusion to show our true soul. Dare to dream.
Playability intends to be direct and varied. Each island has a setting and mechanic of its own. Puzzles, riddles, platforms, stealth and exploration are the ingredients of the adventure. Prepare to start a journey which you’ll never know what hides ahead. A journey whose paths must be wisely chosen.
Challenges you must face are based on different colors, shapes and sounds. Sometimes you can notice how game mechanics intertwined, being necessary to pay full attention if you want to advance in Niko’s journey.
Music will evolve along with Niko, from happy and vivid melodies to sad and dark ones, the same way as the journey does. Music and sounds are key elements to stimulate both imagination and mood of the player. Don’t just play, feel the adventure as yours.
The narrative develops as symbols and little tales deep within the scenario. We must explore it by ourselves to discover every detail of this fascinating adventure, fathoming the mysteries of Niko’s tale.
"Niko: Through The Dream®", a place where reality and fiction fusion to show our true soul. Dare to dream.
Are these done yet?
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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