Insomnia: A Sleepless Journey

Developer / Publisher: Jani Nykänen

Nov 5, 2021

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Sub-Genre

Micro / Mini

Summary

Explore the world of Insomnia. A platformer with metroidvania-like progression.

Last updated August 13, 2026

Where to play

- Web
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

Other

GitHub

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- Differences
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- Differences
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Positive

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- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- ability gated
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- Micro / Mini
- Differences
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- pixel
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- Micro / Mini
- Differences
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99%

Very Positive

295 reviews

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- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- ability gated
- multiple endings
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
- multiple endings
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- ability gated
- item gated
- fantasy

Insomnia: A Sleepless Journey

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