# Dream Machine : The Game

> 3D puzzle game with optical illusions, boss battles, and upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by GameDigits Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-machine-the-game/id1059401746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GameDigits Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416899117)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-machine-the-game/id1059401746/reviews.md

## What is Dream Machine?

"It’s a beautiful, memorable 3D puzzle game, and a premium one with no IAP to boot." - TouchArcade

"Dream Machine is Another Stunning Geometric Game" - Kotaku

"Seriously, Dream Machine is a great addition to any optical illusion puzzle game fan." - AppAdvice

Escape a cold, inhumane factory and free yourself into a mind-blowing fantasy world.

Manipulate fantastical machinery and solve the many mysterious optical illusions that lie in wait. Use all your ability to survive hazardous levels and fight epic boss battles. Guide your mechanical friend from an oppressive workplace and lead them to freedom.

Is it real or simply an illusion? Drift into the dream of the machine and find the truth.

- Visually Stunning & Pleasant to Play
Amazingly beautiful hand-crafted levels, containing 3D puzzles, impossible geometry and optical illusions. Dream Machine is easy to pick up and play but hard to put down.

- Boss Battles
Fight against your oppressors in daring boss battles. Use all your skill and brainpower to defeat the monsters from this mechanical dream.

- Replayability & Upgrades
Beat your best level completion times to earn Cogs. These allow you to upgrade your mechanical friend, achieve better times and climb Dream Machine’s competitive worldwide leaderboard.

- Hazardous Levels 
Exercise your intellect to solve illusional puzzles and use your expertise to stay alive.

- 3D Touch Support
Enhanced with 3D Touch, Dream Machine allows you to control precisely the speed of your mechanical friend and gain an additional advantage.

## Key features

- 3D puzzle solving
- Optical illusions
- Boss battles
- Level upgrades
- Global leaderboard
- 3D Touch support

## What do users think of Dream Machine?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🧩 Creative and well-designed puzzle levels
- 🎮 Challenging gameplay that tests thinking
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- 💰 Good value for money (low price, no IAP)
- 🤖 Charming robot character
- 🎯 Unique Escher-like isometric puzzle style
- ⏱️ Significant playtime and replayability
- 🏆 Satisfying completion rewards

**Cons**

- 🎮 Clunky and imprecise controls
- 😤 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- ⚙️ Overly sensitive rotational wheel/gear controls
- 😰 Stressful gameplay (not relaxing like Monument Valley)
- 🔄 Must restart entire level on failure
- ⚡ Requires fast reflexes and dexterity
- 🤏 Small control elements hard to manipulate
- 😞 Lacks emotional connection/heart
- 🎭 Too similar to Monument Valley (derivative feel)
- ⚠️ Violent/destructive robot destruction theme
- 📱 Poor performance on smaller screens (iPhone)
- 🎨 Gray/dull color scheme feels sad

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes at Level 13
- Robot gets stuck in corners (Level 17)
- Robot changes direction randomly
- Robot walks slowly on own after tap-hold
- Game restarts level infinitely instead of progressing
- Robot control unresponsive at certain angles
- 3D Touch sensitivity issues on iPhone 6s
- Glitches in Chapter 2 Part 5 and Chapter 4
- Save game functionality unclear

**Most requested features**

- Level skip or bypass option
- Ability to select and replay individual levels
- Larger control wheel for better precision
- More levels and chapters
- Less violent/destructive gameplay option
- Warmer, more vibrant color scheme
- Better save game functionality clarity
- Game Center and social integration
- Improved UI design consistency
- Accessibility options for arthritis/dexterity issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 183)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-machine-the-game/id1059401746/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Круто

*2026-04-26*

Ничего особо не буду писать, и без слов понятно что это обалденная игра♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

### 1/5 — Вообще не зашла

*2026-02-15*

Я взяла эту игру по рекомендациям, якобы она похожа на Monument Valley. Но нет. Вообще НЕТ! 

Ужасная механика, неудобные крутяшки, постоянные умирания. К 7 уровню игра просто выбесила меня. 

Это вообще не близко к «монументу». 

Если бы этот тупой робот не дох постоянно или хотя бы не шел без остановки, было бы интереснее. А так просто деньги на ветер. 

Если вы ищете альтернативу Monument Valley  — идите мимо, ребят. Это даже не близко по вайбу. Здесь нет таких головоломок, тебе реально нужно потеть, чтобы этот глупый робот не отъехал.

### 4/5 — Please FIX THE CONTROLS!

*2026-01-04, version 1.43*

Where Monument Valley has a smooth use of controls, this is clunky and it makes for frustrating play especially as the difficulty increases and movements need to be accurate. This would be a 5 star game.

### 5/5 — It’s works

*2025-08-31, version 1.43*

I took a chance and purchased the game. I’m glad I did, as most of the reviews are from many years ago so the bugs have been fixed. No issues moving on to other levels or lagging - nothing. Yes it’s similar to monument valley but it’s more challenging. Lots of play time and all around enjoyable.

### 5/5 — Läuft

*2024-03-02*

Schöner Mix aus M.C. Esher und Rubix die Story ist auch ganz ok aber Relativ schnell vorbei ganz ok für’s Casual Gaming

### 5/5 — Dream Machine

*2023-07-01*

Its okay , works but not FB email , I want link with Game Center Global Pals

### 5/5 — ...and now for something completely different!

*2023-06-03, version 1.43*

Nice graphics/visuals and challenging levels in a futuristic/steam-punk environment. As said by the Monty Python team: “...and now for something completely different!” - this game certainly is. It makes ‘Monument Valley’ & ‘Monument Valley 2’ [and other Escher-type puzzles] look easy-peasy.

### 3/5 — Stressant

*2022-11-03*

Ressemble très fort à Monument Valley, mais en mode stressant : des pièges et des vies qui se perdent. Du coup, les niveaux demandent à être recommencés encore et encore jusqu'à avoir compris ou avoir réussi à franchir les obstacles. Il y a moins de place pour une réflexion sereine, il faut jouer de vitesse.

### 1/5 — Major Glitch

*2022-07-07, version 1.43*

The game gets stuck at Level 13 :(

### 4/5 — Arrrgh!

*2022-02-15, version 1.43*

THE INFALLIBLE SOLDIER!   It’s been three evenings on the run trying to get past this level.  I don’t give up easily but this is defeating me.  Starting to dislike this now ☹️☹️

## Frequently asked questions about Dream Machine

### What is Dream Machine : The Game?

Dream Machine : The Game is a premium 3D puzzle game where players escape a factory and enter a fantasy world. It features mind-blowing optical illusions, challenging machinery manipulation, and hazardous levels.

### What are the key features of Dream Machine : The Game?

Key features include visually stunning hand-crafted levels with 3D puzzles and impossible geometry, epic boss battles against oppressors, replayability through earning Cogs for upgrades, and hazardous levels requiring intellect and survival skills. It also supports 3D Touch for precise control.

### How much does Dream Machine : The Game cost?

Dream Machine : The Game is a premium title, meaning it requires an upfront purchase. The description explicitly states it is a 'premium one with no IAP to boot,' indicating no in-app purchases or additional costs after the initial buy.

### What platforms is Dream Machine : The Game available on?

Based on the description mentioning '3D Touch Support,' the game is available on iOS devices that support this feature. Further compatibility details would typically be found on the app store listing.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to guide your mechanical friend from an oppressive workplace and lead them to freedom within a mind-blowing fantasy world. This involves solving optical illusions, surviving hazardous levels, and defeating bosses.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.43 — 2017-07-10

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Improved controls
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Improved game balancing

### 1.1 — 2016-04-01

- Improved crank controls
- Fixed robot 'mid-air' issues
- Fixed the sound effect volume resetting
- Added achievement buttons
- Fixed double press issues on some UI buttons
- Improvements to the Monkey Boss
- General game balancing and improvements

### 1.0 — 2016-03-09

No release notes.

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