# Melatonin

> 2022 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q112442607](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112442607)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin_(video_game))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/melatonin

## Summary
Melatonin is a 2022 indie rhythm video game developed and published by Half Asleep. It is a single-player rhythm minigame released digitally (notably on Steam) for Microsoft Windows and later made available for macOS.

## Key Facts
- Melatonin is a video game released in 2022.  
- Developer and publisher: Half Asleep.  
- Genre: rhythm game (main subject: rhythm); described as a minigame/indie game.  
- Initial Steam release for Microsoft Windows: listed with a Steam publication reference dated 2022-06-21 (Steam application ID 1585220).  
- macOS availability on Steam referenced with date 2023-01-18.  
- Distribution format: digital distribution; distributed via Steam (also listed on Epic Games Store).  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Official website: https://www.halfasleep.games/melatonin/ (English).  
- OpenCritic ID: 14112 — OpenCritic Top Critic Average 78/100 (point in time 2024-04-14) and Critics Recommend 83% (point in time 2024-04-14).  
- Steam Deck compatibility: listed as verified "Great on Deck" (Steam references dated 2023-04-27).  
- Multiple external database identifiers exist (examples: Steam app ID 1585220, HowLongToBeat ID 109178, MobyGames ID 196364, Speedrun.com listing).

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms does Melatonin run on?
A: Melatonin is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It was distributed on Steam (Windows listing referenced 2022-06-21; macOS referenced 2023-01-18) and is also listed on the Epic Games Store.

### Q: Who made Melatonin?
A: Melatonin was developed and published by the indie studio Half Asleep.

### Q: What kind of game is Melatonin?
A: Melatonin is a single-player rhythm game described as an indie minigame focused on rhythm mechanics.

### Q: How was Melatonin received by critics?
A: OpenCritic shows a Top Critic Average of 78/100 (as of 2024-04-14) and an 83% "Critics Recommend" rating (as of 2024-04-14). CriticDB lists a 74/100 rating across specified platforms.

## Why It Matters
Melatonin represents a focused indie entry in the rhythm game space, developed and self-published by Half Asleep and released primarily through digital storefronts. Its presence on major storefronts (Steam and Epic Games Store), verified Steam Deck compatibility, and coverage by aggregator sites such as OpenCritic indicate that it reached a broad PC audience beyond a niche release. Critical aggregator scores demonstrate generally positive reception from critics, and its listing in multiple game databases (MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, Speedrun.com, etc.) shows community and archival interest. For players interested in short-form rhythm experiences or indie music-driven games, Melatonin is a notable recent example from 2022 that was subsequently expanded to additional platforms and garnered critic attention.

## Notable For
- Being developed and self-published by indie studio Half Asleep.  
- Digital release on Steam with a Steam application ID of 1585220 and a Steam distribution reference dated 2022-06-21 for Windows.  
- Positive OpenCritic reception (78/100 Top Critic Average; 83% Critics Recommend as of 2024-04-14).  
- Verified Steam Deck compatibility with a "Great on Deck" listing.  
- Broad indexing across gaming databases (MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, Speedrun.com, Gematsu, PCGamingWiki, etc.).

## Body

### Overview
- Title: Melatonin (video game).  
- Instance of: video game; described in sources also as a minigame.  
- Named after: melatonin.  
- Main subject/genre: rhythm.

### Developer & Publisher
- Developer: Half Asleep.  
- Publisher: Half Asleep.  
- Characteristic: indie game.

### Release & Platforms
- Publication year: 2022.  
- Steam Windows listing referenced on 2022-06-21 (Steam application ID 1585220).  
- macOS Steam listing referenced on 2023-01-18.  
- Distribution format: digital distribution via Steam; also listed on Epic Games Store (Epic Games Store ID melatonin-f16dcb).  
- Language of work or name: English.

### Gameplay & Modes
- Genre: rhythm game.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Instance notes: described as a minigame in some references.

### Reception & Ratings
- OpenCritic: Top Critic Average 78/100 (point in time 2024-04-14); Critics Recommend 83% (point in time 2024-04-14). OpenCritic ID: 14112.  
- CriticDB: 74/100 (qualifier lists Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5; reference dated 2026-01-12).  
- Additional aggregator and review entries exist (e.g., CriticDB, Metacritic ID listed).

### Distribution & Compatibility
- Distributed by: Steam (multiple references).  
- Steam application ID: 1585220 (Microsoft Windows qualifier).  
- Steam Deck: verified "Great on Deck" (Steam references dated 2023-04-27).  
- Available on other storefronts: Epic Games Store entry exists.

### Identifiers & External Listings
- Official website: https://www.halfasleep.games/melatonin/ (English).  
- Steam application ID: 1585220.  
- SteamGridDB ID: 5281073.  
- OpenCritic ID: 14112.  
- HowLongToBeat ID: 109178.  
- MobyGames ID: 196364.  
- Gematsu game ID: 784279.  
- Speedrun.com listing present (Any% categories).  
- Additional IDs: RAWG, GOG Dreamlist, PCGamingWiki (Melatonin), CriticDB game ID 109591, and others as listed in database references.

### Language & Metadata
- Wikipedia title (reference): Melatonin (video game).  
- Wikipedia languages referenced: English, Russian.  
- Sitelink count in provided data: 2.

(All facts above are drawn from the provided source material and referenced identifiers and publication dates contained therein.)

## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. [Q131917281](https://criticdb.com/games/melatonin)
4. GameSpot
5. PlayGround.ru
6. [Any% (No Accessibility Settings) - Melatonin - speedrun.com](https://www.speedrun.com/melatonin?h=Any-No_Accessibility_Settings&x=7kj7wlxk-rn1joxon.jq6e3g7l)
7. [Great on Deck](https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck)
8. Game Informer
9. Q124398839
10. GOG Dreamlist
11. VGChartz
12. Q131917281