Insomnia — What kind of game this is
About
OverviewInsomnia is a horror story game where you try to survive five days without sleep while strange things happen around town. It is designed to be a mix of funny and scary, so you are not meant to play it with white knuckles. This guide covers how to get started, how to reach different endings, and a few things to watch out for along the way.
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What kind of game this is
Summary
The goal is to get through five in-game days while the town around you grows stranger. There is no single correct way to finish — the game has several endings depending on the choices you make. You can play alone or bring friends.
- Goal survive five days as weird events close in around town
- Tone funny and scary at once, not meant to be taken too seriously
- Endings multiple outcomes depending on your choices
- Players works solo or with friends
Badges in the game
TableEach badge points at something specific the game wants you to do.
| Badge | How to earn it |
|---|---|
| Rest | Reach the ending where you can finally sleep |
| Wake | Reach the ending that keeps going |
| Hollow | Reach the ending where you can move on |
| Speedrunner | Beat the game in under 16 minutes |
| Plushie | Do something to a plushie |
| Meow | Find the cats in the game |
| Ducky | Find the ducks in the game |
Update 2.3 changes
SummaryUpdate 2.3 changed the map layout by reverting it. A leaderboard was also added so you can see how your runs compare with other players. Bug fixes in the same update make the game run more smoothly.
- Reverted map the town layout changed
- Leaderboard tracks and displays run results alongside other players
- Bug fixes general stability improvements included in the same update
Glossary
Glossary- Ending
- One of several ways the story can finish, determined by the choices you made during your five-day run.
- Reverted map
- A map layout change introduced in Update 2.3 that altered how the town is arranged compared to earlier versions.
- Leaderboard
- An in-game system added in Update 2.3 that records run results and lets you compare them with other players.
- Speedrunner
- A badge awarded for completing the game in under 16 minutes.
Common questions
FAQHow scary is Insomnia?
The game is built to be a mix of funny and scary, and the developers say not to take it too seriously. It has a horror atmosphere and strange events, but it is not designed to be overwhelming.
Can I play alone?
Yes — the game works fully in solo play. You can reach every ending on your own without needing friends along.
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