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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams overview

Black Forest Games | Oct 22, 2012 | game

Released

2players observed · 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC

ActionIndieSide ScrollerDifficultPlatformerSteam Store

  • Latest observed players2 · 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak5
  • Units sold (VGI)397,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,700,000
  • Review score78% positive

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players2 · 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak5
  • Units sold (VGI)397,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,700,000
  • Review score78% positive
  • Total reviews1,915
  • Release dateOct 22, 2012
  • DeveloperBlack Forest Games
  • PublisherHandyGames, Black Forest Games

Genres: Action, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Black Forest GamesPublisher: HandyGames, Black Forest Games

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Game overview

Overview

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams comes from Black Forest Games and is published by HandyGames, Black Forest Games. It arrived on Steam on Oct 22, 2012, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 2 players at 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC, with a tracked peak near 5. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 78% positive across 1,915 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is available in 7 languages including:

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainJapaneseRussian

6 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and nzoflc

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 @ 2.8 GHz2 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: KeyboardNot listedNot listed
WindowsRecommendedNot listedIntel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz (or any Dual Core CPU)3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 3.3 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 280, ATI HD 4800 or higher DirectX®: 10 Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)Not listedNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams has sold up to 397,000 units and has 1,004 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $3,700,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams overview details

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

More from HandyGames About the Game Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds. Warp Giana’s vivid dreams to alter your abilities and destroy the twisted creatures lurking within. Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams combines the challenge of retro era platforming with graphics that pack a visual punch and tight controls. Fluidly morph between two dynamically different dream worlds to solve puzzles and combat grueling enemies. Players will have to intertwine sweet Giana's twirling jump attack with Punk Giana's hammering dash attack to survive the dualling dimensions. Now featuring a brand new competitive multiplayer arena racing mode! The game sets up to 4 players against each other in local PvP, speed-running in an effort to push each other off the screen with the help of boosters and power-ups. Smash through all obstacles! Run, dash, jump, head bonk, fire cannonballs and barrages of bullets onto your opponents. Switch the level layout on the fly as you rush through dreamgates. Collect gems to fill your speed booster and use your power-ups to knock out the other players. Key Features Powerful Abilities: Change Giana's personality to unlock her unique abilities - you'll need to control both sides to survive her dreams! Intuitive Controls and Smooth Gameplay: Master the tight knit controls to defeat the cunning trials ahead. Visual Punch: Giana’s dreamworlds leap off the screen with gorgeous 3D graphics that morph before your eyes. Twisted Puzzles: As Giana changes, so does the world around her. Collecting gems and finding secret l…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is listed as a game with $2.99 (80% off from $14.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards, and is associated with Action and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 2 players at 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC, a tracked peak of 5, and 78% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameGiana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Steam App ID223220
Typegame
Release dateOct 22, 2012
DeveloperBlack Forest Games
PublisherHandyGames, Black Forest Games
Price$2.99 (80% off from $14.99)
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players2 · 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak5
Positive reviews1,486
Negative reviews429
Total reviews1,915
Positive percent78%
Review typeMostly Positive
Recommendations1,004
Average playtime593 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateOct 22, 2012
Official Steam feed update (UTC)13 March 2026 - 17:01:02 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Dream TwistNo description
Beattime StoryNo description
Unconscious SubconsciousNo description
Fiery AwakeningNo description
Soft LandingNo description
Ruby-Red PirouetteNo description
Citrine CannonballNo description
A Flurry of FeathersNo description
Shell ShockNo description
Topsy-Turvy TrampolineNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLNot available
Legal noticeGiana Sisters: Twisted Dreams" © 2012 Black Forest Games GmbH. All rights reserved. Powered by Havok(tm) © 1999-2012 by Havok.com, Inc. (and its Licensors). All Rights Reserved. See www.havok.com for details. Uses Scaleform GFx © 2012 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox 360 Controller, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/223220
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/223220/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/223220
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams?

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams's latest SteamPulse observation records 2 players at 22 September 2026 - 10:41:16 UTC, with a tracked peak of 5 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 10 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 2 players; the highest observed daily value is 4 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (31.5%), United Kingdom (9.6%), Poland (4.1%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (27.5%), United Kingdom (8.4%), Germany (4.8%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.1%), United Kingdom (8.8%), Germany (4.6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (25%), United Kingdom (7.4%), China (7.1%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams?

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams currently sits at 78% positive across 1,915 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 1,486 positive reviews and 429 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams have?

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams currently has about 3K tracked Steam followers as of 25 May 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams?

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is currently listed at $2.99 on Steam. That is 80% below the usual price of $14.99. Steam recommendations currently stand near 1,004, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

78% positive, 1,486 positive, 429 negative

Price and discount

$2.99 (80% off from $14.99)

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements

Achievements

25

Platform releases
  • Steam 22 October 2012
  • Xbox 27 April 2014

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Classic Platformer HeroesBundle #51574 - 12% off$74.76HandyGames Remote Play TogetherBundle #20397 - 10% off$29.53HandyGames Steam Deck Starter PackBundle #28132 - 15% off$8.88HandyGames Verified Steam DeckBundle #28120 - 15% off$87.13HandyGames Couch Co-OpBundle #50138 - 25% off$43.29Strong Female HeroesBundle #43718 - 10% off$4.03
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Original SoundtrackExperience a dual soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck and Machinae Supremacy!music #326370$9.99
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

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

Recommended requirements

Recommended OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz (or any Dual Core CPU) Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 3.3 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 280, ATI HD 4800 or higher DirectX®: 10 Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)

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