Subconscious — Setup before you start
About
OverviewSubconscious is a liminal-horror game where you play as someone who can finally dream again after teetering on the edge of madness — but now you need to wake up before the dream swallows you whole. Two episodes are currently available, each built around exploration, puzzles, secrets, and unsettling entities. This guide covers how to get through both episodes, what the hidden badges ask of you, and how to set the game up so it hits as hard as the developers intended.
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Setup before you start
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The developers built this game around sound and visuals working together, so cutting corners on either one dulls the whole experience. The game also warns upfront that it contains flashing lights and jumpscares, so it is worth knowing what you are walking into. Low-end devices can have trouble running it as intended, so check your hardware before you commit to a long session.
- Graphics push graphics quality to the maximum before loading in.
- Headphones put them on; the developers specifically call this out for the best experience.
- Flashing lights if you are sensitive to photosensitive effects, be aware they are in the game by design.
- Jumpscares sudden scares are part of the experience.
- Device if your device is low-end, expect the game to behave unpredictably.
Getting through the two episodes
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The story is split into episodes, and you work through them in order. The moment you enter the game you earn the Subconscious badge, so that one takes care of itself. From there, your job in each episode is to explore the dream world, solve its puzzles, and piece together what is happening — then find a way to wake up. Completing Episode 1 and Episode 2 each awards its own badge, confirming you have seen everything currently released.
- Enter the game the Subconscious badge unlocks automatically as soon as you load in.
- Finish Episode 1 clearing it earns the Episode 1 badge.
- Finish Episode 2 clearing it earns the Episode 2 badge, marking the end of what is currently available.
Hidden badges and where to look
Tips
Beyond the two episode-clear badges and the entry badge, there are four more to find: Limbo, Timezone, Ascent, and Paradise.
- There are seven badges in total — three come from simply playing and finishing episodes, four require extra effort.
- Read the badge names as clues; each one describes a feeling or a place rather than a task.
Solo play versus playing with friends
TipsSubconscious supports up to six players at once across mobile, console, and PC.
- Up to six players can play together.
- Platforms — mobile, console, and PC can all join the same session.
Glossary
Glossary- Episode
- A self-contained chapter of the story — two are currently released, and finishing each one earns a badge.
- Entity
- An unknown creature inside the dream world that threatens the player.
- Limbo
- One of the four hidden badges, named for a place where reality and illusion blur together.
- Pancake Studio
- The developer group behind Subconscious.
Common questions
FAQCan I play this alone?
Yes — you can also invite up to five friends to play with you.
How many episodes are there right now?
Two episodes are currently available. Completing each one earns its own badge.
What are the four hidden badges?
The four hidden badges are Limbo, Timezone, Ascent, and Paradise.
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