It’s been a wild few weeks for me—starting a new job, diving headfirst into a stack of new technical skills, and basically reshaping my daily rhythm from top to bottom. Naturally, hobbies like gaming had to take a bit of a backseat while I settled into the chaos. But today, I carved out some time and booted up Dreamspring, a very ambitious new indie title from a small dev team that caught my eye. Picture a game that feels like a long-lost cousin to King’s Field and Dark Souls, but with an unexpected twist—guns. Yeah, it’s kind of as wild as it sounds.
Now, I’ve never considered myself a big fan of Souls-like games. I appreciate them, but they don’t usually hook me. Dreamspring, though, has something different going on. The first 30 minutes had me hacking, slashing, dodging, and blasting my way through a dreamlike world that feels both nostalgic and new. I didn’t hit any major bosses during this initial session, but I did complete a side quest and take down several enemy types, each with their own attack patterns and quirks. The difficulty scales nicely, with a creeping tension that tells you things are only going to get more intense.
What really stood out to me was the setting. Dreamspring leans hard into high fantasy vibes—floating castles, glowing trees, and vivid, saturated color palettes that jump between soft pastels and vibrant jewel tones. It all wraps together in that intentionally awkward, low-poly 90s 3D look, and I absolutely love it. It’s the kind of “bad by design” aesthetic that hits a sweet spot between nostalgia and creativity. There’s a lot going on too: alchemy systems, character leveling, a functional inventory with actual depth—it’s not just a pretty face.
The gameplay feels surprisingly tight. Movement is fluid and responsive, the enemies are tough but fair, and the world is large without being overwhelming. There are secrets tucked into corners, branching paths to explore, and just enough mystery to keep you poking around. For such a small team, they’ve built something with real scope and identity. If they can keep up the momentum, Dreamspring might just become a cult classic in its own right.
If any of that sounds interesting, I’d definitely recommend checking out my video for a closer look—or just grabbing it yourself on Steam. It’s currently on sale for around $8-$9, and honestly, for the creativity and care that’s gone into it, that’s a steal.