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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a side scroller, difficult and platformer game developed by Black Forest Games and published by Black Forest Games and HandyGames.
Released on October 22nd 2012 is available only on Windows in 7 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese and Russian.

It has received 1,895 reviews of which 1,471 were positive and 424 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam with a 80% discount, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams into these genres:

Side Scroller Difficult Platformer Arcade Female Protagonist 2.5D 2D Controller Action Fantasy Anime Adventure Retro Local Co-Op Local Multiplayer Multiplayer Singleplayer Indie Kickstarter Great Soundtrack

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System requirements

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Windows

Minimum (or Recommended)

OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 @ 2.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 3.3 GB
Video Card: SM3.0 DX9.0c level hardware (Nvidia GeForce 6800, ATI X1800 XT or higher)
DirectX®: 9
Additional: Keyboard

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2026

Love the gameplay but game blacks out every single time during gameplay. At this point can't recommend. Might be local issue but as of now can't point of what causing it.

Dec. 2025

A classic and fast-paced platformer. The two worlds aspect is mostly visual, but some enemies change their physics and behavior between worlds. The whole thing is easy to understand and intuitive, and the controls are quite responsive. This game definitely needs a sequel, of sorts.

Oct. 2025

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a platformer that wears its roots proudly while proving it’s more than just a nostalgic callback. What makes it stand out is the dual-world mechanic: with a button press, you can shift between two parallel versions of the same level, one dark and nightmarish, the other bright and whimsical. This isn’t just a visual trick; platforms, enemies and even physics change between worlds, turning simple jumps into clever puzzles. The level design is tight and often demanding. Precision is key and the difficulty ramps up fast, making it as much about mastery as exploration. It channels the spirit of classic platformers - trial, error and eventual triumph - while feeling modern thanks to fluid controls and smartly layered challenges. The presentation is excellent. The art style bursts with personality in both of its moods and the soundtrack (from Chris Hülsbeck and Machinae Supremacy) is dynamic, shifting seamlessly with the world-swapping mechanic. It’s one of those rare cases where music isn’t just background but part of the game’s rhythm and identity. That said, it’s not the most accessible experience. The difficulty spikes can frustrate, especially if you’re not into precision platforming, and the story is little more than an excuse for the action. But for players who crave tight mechanics and stylish execution, Twisted Dreams delivers. It’s both a love letter to the Giana Sisters legacy and proof that the series could reinvent itself for modern times. Hard, beautiful and satisfying; it’s a platformer that rewards persistence.

May 2025

Good enough to keep me playing through the end, but some janky gameplay & mismatched pacing between regular levels & bosses make it a "meh" for me. Marginally recommended.

April 2025

Core mechanic is quite enjoyable albeit sometimes confusing on the controls, and the levels with their aesthetic swapping are pleasing. Mostly forgiving on base mode but quite difficult opt-in challenge modes (time, score, collection and deathless). That last boss though, frustrating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams received 1,471 positive votes out of a total of 1,895 achieving a rating of 7.48.

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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams was developed by Black Forest Games and published by Black Forest Games and HandyGames.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is not playable on MacOS.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is not playable on Linux.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There is a DLC available for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams. Explore additional content available for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams on Steam.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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