About Bedtime Stories
Two parents tell their children bedtime stories, and you play out the tales they spin, herding fantastical creatures through hand-drawn worlds inspired by Indonesian and Cantonese puppet theatre. The combat is gentle: enemies fall in a single hit, you cannot die, and healing has only a short cooldown. If you want to rush, you can race through each level in minutes; if you want to linger, the stylised environments reward a slower pace. Between Worlds shares its side-scrolling structure and adventure foundation, but Bedtime Stories commits harder to relaxation than to challenge.
Three parallel storylines weave together as each parent shares their perspective on learning to bridge their cultural backgrounds while raising a family. The game is wordless except for text, letting parents read the story aloud like a storybook to younger players, and the music fuses traditional instruments from both cultures. You collect allies who fight alongside you and boost your stats, and you unlock special abilities to access new areas and gather mystical artefacts. None of this demands mastery; the game trusts you to enjoy the journey without penalty for stumbling.
Bedtime Stories is at version 0.55.1 and runs on Windows and Linux in English, Indonesian, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. It suits anyone looking for a gentle, visually appealing adventure where narrative and aesthetics matter more than mechanical skill, and families wanting a game they can experience together.
Developer's description
Bedtime Stories is a 2D platformer where you herd monsters as the heroes in a fairytale world of the bedtime stories told by two struggling parents.
Carefree Combat with No Death Penalty
There is no death penalty, and only a cool-down for healing. All the enemies will knock you back, but they can all be defeated by one hit.
Try to finish the level as quickly as you can! Or just go through the level slowly to soak in the beautifully hand-drawn environments.
The Story
Three parallel timelines unfold as each parent takes turns telling their tales, reflecting their journey to reconcile their cultural differences.
Herd Fantastical Creatures and Return them to their Realm!
Fantastical creatures inspired by traditional Indonesian theatre puppet shows, as well as Cantonese theatre puppet shows, are lurking in every corner!
Make Allies Along the Way
A friend in need is a friend indeed! The allies will fight along with you and increase your stats!
Experience the Wholesome Family-friendly Story
Follow along as the young family overcomes minor frustrations that arise from parenting differences, and celebrates common ground and everyday kindness across cultures.
Features
Cozy, care-free combat in imaginary worlds.
Forgiving platforming and combat with no death penalty.
Non-verbal game with music and sound effects, but not voice acting, where parents can read out the story like a book.
Special abilities that you can learn to reach new areas.
Mystical Artefacts that you can collect.
Rescue allies to join you on your adventures.
Fusion music inspired by traditional Cantonese as well as Indonesian instruments
Heart-warming story of growing up in a mixed-cultured family
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