Dreams of Aether

When it gets good

Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.

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Based on all 1,958 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 110 reviews: 1.3h for positive, 0.9h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.

Where players quit

Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (83.4% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.

Story milestones aren't labeled yet; all achievements are listed below.

All achievements (15)

• Head in the Clouds Experience a dream about falling. 100%
• Never seen a real dog before Experience a dream about being chased. 84%
• Food Coma Experience a dream about fighting. 84%
• Maximum Zen Achieved Experience a dream about doing chores. 77%
• Good morning! Beat the game. 70%
• Stare into the Abyss Get 1 star in the Endless Abyss. 48%
• The Abyss Stares Back Get 1 star in the Endless Nightmare. 38%
• Bass is enough Beat a fishy boss before the melody starts. 36%
• Abyss Staring Contest Get 1 star in the Endless Divide. 35%
• Where's the Tether? Beat Lv. 3 of a sporty boss. 31%
• Heir to the Flame Beat Lv. 2 or 3 of a weapon-wielding boss without getting hurt. 29%
• MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Hit the speed cap of 300%. 29%
• Subconscious Conquerer Get 3 stars in any stage with a boss. 29%
• Danmaku Dominator Beat Lv. 2 or 3 of a flying boss without getting hurt. 27%
• Go for a Perfect! Beat a rhythmic boss without missing a beat. 22%