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Steam app 1585220 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:41 UTC

Melatonin

Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.

Melatonin Steam header artwork
Half AsleepHalf Asleep
23playing now
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The last 30 days

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478 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

46 months, December 2022 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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September 2026

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October 2026

Melatonin was released on 15 Dec, 2022.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:41 UTC
App ID
1585220
Last updated
09 Jun 2025 build 18802298
Developer
Half Asleep
Publisher
Half Asleep
Release date
15 Dec, 2022
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
389 MB402 MB
Install size
1.86 GB1.89 GB
Genres
Action, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
14

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputStereo Sound

Popular tags

RhythmIndieCuteHand-drawnColorfulRelaxingMusic2DSingleplayerActionSurrealCozyPuzzleGreat SoundtrackArcadeScore AttackComedyControllerMusic-Based Procedural GenerationDifficult
About this gameFull description from Steam
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music. Melatonin explores the relationship between the dreams we have when we’re asleep and the experiences we go through when we’re awake, through unique rhythm game levels. Hand-drawn in a colorful and detailed visual style, with music produced to flow hand-in-hand with the gameplay and visuals, you will piece together elements about the main character’s life as you dive deeper and deeper into their dreams at night. Features Discover over 20 dreamy levels spread across 5 chapters, with every level introducing a new song. Unlock a Hard Mode that will truly test your rhythm. Experience Melatonin from a new perspective by unlocking fun level Mashups. Make the rhythm game level of your dreams with an easy to use Level Editor. Use Practice Mode to guide you through each level. Try out plenty of assist features if you’re feeling lost.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Bluetooth audio not recommended due to latency

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.13+ Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NOT compatible with Macs using AMD Radeon HD 6750M Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Bluetooth audio not recommended due to latency
Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French●
German●
Japanese●
Korean●
Portuguese - Brazil●
Simplified Chinese●
Spanish - Latin America●
Traditional Chinese●
Vietnamese●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

14 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
IndulgenceHidden achievement
Under pressureHidden achievement
MeditationHidden achievement
SetbacksHidden achievement
New dayHidden achievement
Honor rollAchievement
Star precisionAchievement
Ring precisionAchievement
Star perfectionistAchievement
Ring perfectionistAchievement

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32 developer announcements, Nov 2022 to Dec 2024 · times in UTC

December

  1. Celebrate 2 years of Melatonin

    It has officially been 2 years since the release of Melatonin on Steam!! 🥳🎈 To celebrate, check out the newly released Deluxe OST! This includes ALL the music from Melatonin, as well as 4 bonus tracks! Thank you to everyone who has…

    david huynh
  2. Workshop bug fix

    - fixes lock-up when viewing workshop in steam browser

    Patch notes

August

  1. Level editor bug fixes and adjustments

    - Added: you can use up/w and down/s in the level editor to move the cursor faster - Added: when you re-edit your level, you will be returned to the previous cursor position - Added: when increasing the bar length and start buffer, hold…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Melatonin Vinyl OST

    Half Asleep is proud to announce that it has has partnered up with iam8bit to release a Melatonin 2xLP vinyl record which is now available to pre-order on the iam8bit store! This really is a dream come true so thank you for all your support…

    david huynh

March

  1. Bug fixes and adjustments

    - Fixes: customized action key not appearing in level tutorial messages - Fixes: masking issue in "Future" - Fixes: animation bug in "Shopping" - Fixes: song length issue in level editor - Adjustment: opacity of glitches in "Future"…

    Patch notes

December

  1. V-sync option

    V-sync option added to display settings

    Patch notes

November

  1. Bug fixes (Windows + Mac)

    - Fixes custom music not playing for some people with slower hard drives - Fixes quit game menu issue - Fixes Steam Workshop downloaded level transition

    Patch notes
  2. Bug fix for downloaded levels

    Fixes issue with custom music not playing on downloaded levels (Windows and Mac)

    Patch notes

October

  1. Workshop Support for Mac

    You can now play downloaded levels on the Mac version of Melatonin.

    Patch notes
  2. Steam Workshop Support

    Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce that the Steam Workshop support for Melatonin is now live! You can visit the official Melatonin Steam Workshop page to browse user created levels made by the community. Access your downloaded levels…

    david huynh

July

  1. Level Editor Music

    The latest build of Melatonin allows PC players to use their own song files in the Melatonin Level Editor! This feature just requires you to know the exact tempo of the song you selected. Other features and ways to share levels with the…

    david huynh
  2. Bug fixes

    - Fixes issue when editing mashups - Fixes typo with Japanese language option

    Patch notes

June

  1. Language Update

    Happy to announce that Melatonin is now playable in 9 additional languages which include Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese!

    david huynh
  2. Bug fix

    - Fixes button name not appearing in practice dialog for a level in Night 3

    Patch notes
  3. General update

    - Improves text clarity and aliasing in preparation for upcoming localization update - Adds map animations to chapter 3 and 4

    Patch notes

March

  1. Bug fixes (Windows + Mac)

    Some bugs have been fixed! - Fixes a save corruption bug - Hides mouse cursor and addresses cursor flickering (Mac) - Fixes song file for low tempo version of night 1's mashup - Fixes issue with cancelling hold/release sequences in editor

    Patch notes

February

  1. Level Editor Update

    After some robust testing on the Half Asleep Discord server, the level editor now includes the ability to edit each mashup in the game! You can switch between different dream worlds using the same tools already present in the game. Just…

    david huynh
  2. Officially Steam Deck Verified

    Just wanted to share with you all that Melatonin is now officially Steam Deck Verified! It has always been fully compatible with the Steam Deck but now there's a nice little green checkmark in case you weren't sure.…

    david huynh

January

  1. New Calibration Tool

    Features - Adds a calibration tool that helps you determine your offset (only available on title screen) Bugs - Fixes bug in "Future" that causes aliens to get lost in edited levels

    Patch notes
  2. PS5/DualSense controller support (Windows)

    Adds native PS5/DualSense controller support including displaying the correct button prompts/visuals when necessary.

    Patch notes
  3. Bug fixes (Mac)

    Bug fixes: - Fixes various save corruption bugs that prevented the game from booting - Fixes issue causing editor customization menu to not close General: - Updates wording in preparation for different language options

    Patch notes
  4. Bug fixes (Windows)

    Bug fixes: - Fixes various save corruption bugs that prevented the game from booting - Fixes issue causing editor customization menu to not close General: - Updates wording in preparation for different language options

    Patch notes
  5. Achievement bug fix (Mac)

    - Fixes issue causing achievements to not trigger on macOS

    Patch notes

December

  1. Minor editor additions and bug fixes (Windows)

    Bugs - Fixes: game crashing if you skip practice at the same time as you miss with "perfects only" mode on Editor - Time: you can use the extended sequences seen in the core level - Tech: you can speed up the tempo - Future, Stress, Money…

    Patch notes
  2. Adds "perfects only" setting (221219) (Mac)

    Adds a "perfects only" setting that can be enabled under "gameplay". This will restart the level anytime you get an early, late, or miss when you're going for a perfect score.

    Patch notes
  3. Melatonin bug fixes (221218) (Mac)

    Fixes bug where tutorial achievement gets triggered sometimes when there was an early or miss Fixes bug where achievements sometimes don't trigger (please leave comment or post in discussions if you are still having this problem) Fixes bug…

    Patch notes
  4. Adds "perfects only" setting (221219) (Windows)

    Adds a "perfects only" setting that can be enabled under "gameplay". This will restart the level anytime you get an early, late, or miss when you're going for a perfect score.

    Patch notes
  5. Melatonin bug fixes (221218) (Windows)

    Fixes bug where tutorial achievement gets triggered sometimes when there was an early or miss Fixes bug where achievements sometimes don't trigger (please leave comment or post in discussions if you are still having this problem) Fixes bug…

    Patch notes
  6. Scoring bug hotfix (Mac)

    Mac: Scoring in the hard mode for "Exercise" was bugged. Now it will be correctly scored.

    Patch notes
  7. Scoring bug hotfix (Windows)

    Windows: Scoring in the hard mode for "Exercise" was bugged. Now it will be correctly scored.

    Patch notes
  8. Melatonin is OUT NOW for PC/Mac!

    Available on PC/Mac for $14.99 USD. Get it within the new few weeks for a limited time 10% off discount! Feel free to report bugs and leave feedback on Steam discussion forums or post in the Offical Discord Server. It helps a lot if you…

    david huynh

November

  1. Melatonin releases DECEMBER 15th on PC

    I'm excited to announce that Melatonin be releasing on December 15th on PC for $14.99 USD! There will also be a temporary launch discount of 10% off. The release date for the previously announced Nintendo Switch version will be coming very…

    david huynh

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