Traum
Released Mar 2018
Traum is a short, story-driven adventure about a man with a dream. Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news?
92% positive · 383 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Traum is a free-to-play, short story-driven adventure game that released on March 19, 2018. All post-launch activity was concentrated in the first few months after release: several bug fix and feature patches shipped in March–April 2018, and the only DLC — a "Making of Traum" art book and soundtrack package — released on June 28, 2018. The developer's June 28, 2018 post accompanying that DLC release explicitly described it as a way to support future projects, and noted that the team had "grand plans for the future" involving a new engine (Game Maker Studio 2) and new games — but made clear these would be entirely separate projects, not additional content for Traum. The last developer communication of any kind was that June 28, 2018 post. The single DLC is released, and no unreleased content has been listed on the store. Traum was designed and marketed as a self-contained short story experience, and the developer's own communications confirm that post-launch work on Traum was limited to stability patches and the making-of DLC. The game is complete as of June 28, 2018.
Evidence
Making of Traum DLC released — a behind-the-scenes PDF and soundtrack package. Developer states all proceeds go toward funding future projects (not more Traum content), and explicitly says they will be moving to a new engine for new games. Last official communication from the developer.
The sole DLC, Making of Traum, has been released. No unreleased DLC exists on the store.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ruskatuli
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
WARNING! The story touches on real-life issues and is mature in tone, so the game is not intended for children. Some may even find some scenes in the game to be disturbing or upsetting. Proceed at your own risk.
Traum is a short, story-driven adventure with psychological horror elements. It encourages the player to explore as interacting with objects reveals more about the world, the story, and the main character himself. Many of the objects can be interacted with multiple times and some items trigger flashback memories of days past. During the gameplay there are also choices that will affect some future events.
Traum has no combat as it relies on suspense, atmosphere, and storytelling. The game has multiple endings where the player must rely on their past interactions to make the choice. Traum also has fully custom character artwork and music.
Plot
You're Mike, a common man who had it all planned out. A loving wife, a house and a steady income. The American dream.
Now stuck with a dull office job and a terrible boss, family was all he got. Tensions from work were carried over to home and while not everything was full of champagne and rose petals, dreams and plans were still intact. Until that one fateful day.
Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news?
For the best experience, play Traum with your lights turned off.
Traum is a short, story-driven adventure with psychological horror elements. It encourages the player to explore as interacting with objects reveals more about the world, the story, and the main character himself. Many of the objects can be interacted with multiple times and some items trigger flashback memories of days past. During the gameplay there are also choices that will affect some future events.
Traum has no combat as it relies on suspense, atmosphere, and storytelling. The game has multiple endings where the player must rely on their past interactions to make the choice. Traum also has fully custom character artwork and music.
Plot
You're Mike, a common man who had it all planned out. A loving wife, a house and a steady income. The American dream.
Now stuck with a dull office job and a terrible boss, family was all he got. Tensions from work were carried over to home and while not everything was full of champagne and rose petals, dreams and plans were still intact. Until that one fateful day.
Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news?
For the best experience, play Traum with your lights turned off.
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