# dreeps: Alarm Playing Game — An RPG for Busy People

> Alarm clock RPG where your character adventures while you sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Hisanori Hiraoka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreeps-alarm-playing-game/id953366068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hisanori Hiraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/953366067)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreeps-alarm-playing-game/id953366068/reviews.md

## What is dreeps?

dreeps is an award-winning Japanese indie game that received both the "Best of Art" and "Best of Game Design" at Indie Stream FES 2015!
It also was #1 in the App Store (for premium RPGs) in 22 countries, like France and Spain!

dreeps has been updated!
Released in 2015, this unique pixel-based Alarm Clock Game with the killer chiptune soundtrack was released to wide acclaim. Now, we've brushed up the graphics and sounds, and even added a few new things.
Hope you like the changes, and thanks for playing dreeps!

— introduction —

For those who don’t have the time to play RPGs anymore,
this is a new type of game—an Alarm Playing Game!

To play dreeps, just set the alarm. That’s all. Easy, right?
When you head to bed, the robot boy will sleep just like you, regaining HP and recharging for his next day of adventure!

When the alarm rings in the morning, both of you will wake up and start your day. When you go to work or school, the robot boy will head out on an adventure through fields, valleys, and peninsulas where monsters roam. Or, he might discover dungeons where strange bosses lurk...
Either way, every day is a new day for you and the robot boy!

But how does adventuring work? That's real easy!
After the alarm sounds, the robot boy's adventure will automatically continue as long as he has enough HP, even while the app is closed. You might miss some events, but don’t worry about it.
 There’s almost no text in this game.

So whenever you feel like it, load dreeps up and check on the robot boy's adventure. Or, leave it running on your desk while you work, study, or snack. Play however you want, and take it at your own pace.

Visuals and sound can give you hints to what sort of story is unfolding in this little world. But use your imagination! Take those hints and try to guess just what's happening. Oh! And don't forget that you can share screenshots of and thoughts about the game by pressing the "Share" button.

dreeps was created to give the player the ability to enjoy a story little by little, day by day. With beautifully crafted art and animations, this is a new kind of game that's easy to pick up and simple for anyone to learn.

This pocket-size adventure has been made for you by three people in Tokyo who put all their hearts into delivering a fresh and charming experience.

Thank you for playing dreeps!

## Key features

- Alarm clock integration
- Automatic character progression
- Pixel art graphics
- Chiptune soundtrack
- Minimal text gameplay
- Shareable screenshots

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreeps-alarm-playing-game/id953366068/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Perfect… Almost.

*2025-03-06*

Either we need a huge expansion or a Dreeps 2. I got all the Alarms, am Level 45 and all I see are the same things. Don’t want to get bored already but is hard with nothing new for weeks always!

### 5/5 — Any more updates?

*2023-07-15*

Like the concept

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2019-06-08*

Атмосферно и необычно. Редко такие проекты встретишь.

### 4/5 — Yup

*2018-11-30*

I’m “playing” the game for a few month now and it runs mostly stable (I phone8) with the odd crash from time to time when u start it. It’s ok, a bit pricey thou, I would have expected more customisation options, different skins to choose, different weapons for that kind of money.

### 5/5 — Great game for busy people who stay up late

*2018-09-17, version 2.0.3*

A beautiful game for the busy individual. I love having the game run beside me while I do stationary tasks like dishes, cooking, etc.... You can only finish the game at midnight though. So as you progress you’ll have to be up later and later to get to the final boss, which will take a few attempts before you are powerful enough.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t make sense

*2018-09-07, version 2.0.3*

Seems like he needs to journey and defeat bosses. Boss battles happen at a certain time of day regardless of when he wakes. Wake at 2am, boss battle at 10pm. Wake at 9pm, boss battle 10pm. Depending on your work schedule, you might never beat a boss.

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2018-08-30, version 2.0.3*

Its so repetitive its like watching a loading screen, and you could have put in the xtra effort to put in actual words!!!

### 5/5 — Будильник убивающий монстров

*2018-08-19*

Идея игры нравиться, но нужно больше РПГ элементов: шмотки, прокачка скилов, а может даже мана бар который пополняется от шагомера, ну и ПвП естественно. О Госпади, это была бы бомба!

### 2/5 — Gute Idee!

*2018-08-18*

Aber für 4,50€ dann doch etwas mager in der Umsetzung. Bis auf ein paar mal am tag auf seinen "Cyborg-Homie" zu tippen, um ihn wiederzubeleben macht man leider nichts.

### 1/5 — Useless Alarm

*2018-08-18, version 2.0.3*

This is not a game its just an alarm that is overpriced.

## Frequently asked questions about dreeps

### What is dreeps: Alarm Playing Game?

dreeps is an award-winning Japanese indie RPG designed for busy people. It functions as an alarm clock game where your character automatically adventures and progresses while you sleep or are away from the app.

### How does the gameplay work?

You simply set your alarm. When the alarm rings, your character begins an adventure, automatically fighting monsters and exploring dungeons even when the app is closed, as long as they have enough HP. You can check on their progress whenever you like.

### Is dreeps free to play?

Based on the information provided, dreeps is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What platforms is dreeps available on?

The application data indicates it is a mobile application, likely available on iOS and Android platforms, as it was #1 in the App Store in multiple countries.

### What makes this game unique?

Its uniqueness lies in its 'Alarm Playing Game' concept, allowing players to enjoy an RPG experience incrementally without requiring constant attention. It features a distinctive pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack, with minimal text to encourage imagination.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2018-04-16

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

Ver.2.0.3
-Bug fixes

Ver.2.0.2
-Game balance adjustements

Ver.2.0.1
-Bug fixes

Ver.2.0.0
-Tutorial improved
-Added new graphics and music
-Adjusted post-game stages and added bosses
-New snooze feature
-Additional changes, additions, and fixes
-Bug fixes

### 2.0.2 — 2018-03-17

Ver2.0.2
-Game balance adjustements

Ver2.0.1
-Bug fixes

Ver2.0.0
-Tutorial improved
-Added new graphics and music
-Adjusted post-game stages and added bosses
-New snooze feature
-Additional changes, additions, and fixes
-Bug fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2018-03-10

Ver2.0.1
-Bug fixes

Ver2.0.0
-Tutorial improved
-Added new graphics and music
-Adjusted post-game stages and added bosses
-New snooze feature
-Additional changes, additions, and fixes
-Bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2018-02-23

-Tutorial improved
-Added new graphics and music
-Adjusted post-game stages and added bosses
-New snooze feature
-Additional changes, additions, and fixes
-Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2015-02-16

-Change some graphics.
-Add a Guidebook.
-Fixed the rank issues.

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