THE DEEPEST SLEEP

[@taylorfiksdal2895]

"fuckin.. don't do that" made me laugh so hard at the beginning. I jumped at the scare too.

[@ScythePuppet]

Yup, like cold water running through your body. It's a cheap scare but I guess it works

[@thegavinside]

I cannot stop rewind and watching it. John's jump is so genuine, it's hilarious.

[@mikasasukasa4479]

I read the comments and once I saw it, I knew it was coming and it STILL made me jump lol. It was just so abrupt it caught me off guard.

[@hughmungus2237]

Same 😂

[@yodawg4465]

I'm glad John jumped at the first jumps scare like I did

[@Timmering]

Yo Dawg ya lol

[@UndeadCookieMonster]

There's actually an alternative ending in which you let the person escape and it's basically a cycle of game 1-2-3 over and over.

[@WeAretheWalrii]

That first jumpscare got me SO GOOD

[@Torvinoid]

idontlikegoogleplus I feel it. Been watching these games for years and I've never flinched from a jump scare like that until today

[@SatanIsSextingMe]

i was looking in the left corner more closely at the exact moment like "is that supposed to be---"

[@faroth4159]

There's a second ending John! You just don't chase the guy at the end instead.

[@owaissuryo1695]

the second one is sad man

[@bradeng1606]

The title's for the confirmed two more games in the series is, "even deeper sleep" and "No seriously, we are sure this is THE DEEPEST sleep."

[@HeyItsGreg]

Going from watching 123 Slaughter Me Street to this is a big transition. I'm glad that there is appreciation for horror even if the graphics aren't amazing. Story/atmosphere > Graphics.

[@WeAretheWalrii]

In my opinion, the graphics in a game like this is far better than something like 123 Slaughter Me Street. Of course, everyone has their own opinions, but I think well done 2D is MUCH, MUCH better than sloppily made 3D.

[@HeyItsGreg]

idontlikegoogleplus 100% agree!

[@CypressDahlia]

atmosphere > graphics when it comes to horror. it's all about dat mood, bby

[@Maxparata]

This is a really good horror game, not one of those silly mainstream jumpscare games with no plot and no story. This series has a really good story, with suspense and additional content if you really pay attention to details and if you follow the series - and this is great! The graphic quality of the game is just awesome, they create such an atmosphere with just pixel art, that rocks! And the scares were also really well made, the jumpscares are pretty well placed, there are some fast paced tense moments that just stress you enough to get freaked out. I really loved the series! And my fav was the first one, because of the scares. They were well done, like that one when you encounter the shadow at the end of the corridor with the code, and then you have to go back and close that freaking slow door rapidly before it comes to catch you, this is the best stressful moment of the whole series for me! The second game was good and had cool connections with the first one. Then the third one grandiosely closed the series with a well constructed end twist. Excellent game series! An example to follow for everyone who wants to make horror games!

[@spacewaifuu]

13:52 "There is nothing I can do for you, and there is nothing in here for me" woah, that actually sounds like the lyrics of a song. The "plot twist" reminded me a little bit of the tale "The stranger" by Lovecraft, great trilogy!

[@tamar7065]

1:05 Oh my god, that is the first time in so long I've seen a jumpscare get you that bad. xD Sleep paralysis is the worst. Mine only got worse when I developed a nice healthy layer of sleep apnea on top, now I can't even breathe during those episodes. Good times, good times!

[@Rystamps]

i know you probably wont read this but i got to south rowan high and we just won 28 - 22 (football)and ive been waiting for this for a little while and for it to be posted today 🤗 2 wins in one day i freaking love you man

[@BrennaByrdx]

Ryan Stamper Congratulations man!

[@mravv]

What a scary rope. It's red, so it's scary.

[@YDX82]

I have to say that this is one of the best flash games out there. there are others out there that are really unique also

[@jadesprite]

I just LEAPED away from my desk at the first jumpscare. I really think the deliberate lack of jumpscares in this series really helped increase the effectiveness of it. It wasn't even that spooky or horrifying it was just set up very cleverly.

[@argentinianspotter]

You HAVE to play Don't Escape: 4 Days in the Wasteland. It mixes the Don't Escape series and characters from the Deep Sleep series. It'll take you more or less two/three hours to complete.

[@dedo3735]

John! Make a video about your experience with sleep paralysis. It's my biggest fear and I wanna know your story.

[@DragonofDarkness13]

Play the ending part again but let the dude run away

[@PBearSS58]

Love you, John! Your videos are awesome. Hope you & Kimmy & ...ur dog?...are well xx

[@vera_cruise]

I still remembered those days when John's comment section wasn't filled with shit like "first" but had actual good informative comments about the game 😂

[@PancakeProduct]

s0n hyunwoo I've been her' since '12! Lmao

[@JohnWolfe]

If you give it a few hours it'll sort itself out.

[@joshpenbar8319]

another harshly video with a cool game,best way to end a day ♥

[@TheArnasHorror]

Woah! Awesome fan! ^^

[@jimothygooseshire]

I have had paralysis when I have woken up from sleep. It lasted what seemed like forever. So don't worry, you aren't the only one. I also had to wait for someone to "wake" me up. I couldn't talk or move.

[@pickle_chip_]

Jim Goose yeah I had it today. Paralysis sucks

[@BlackWolfHunter]

Jim Goose Some legends say it's cause a demon is sitting on you which is why you can't move.

[@pickle_chip_]

Matthew Heart Yeah but it's actually your brain getting confused. Your brain (awareness functions) is awake, but your body is still asleep.

[@BlackWolfHunter]

Katie Kachu So they say. But anything could be possible.

[@jimothygooseshire]

Must be a wuss to be scared away by my cat.

[@Thet]

I don't think I ever recall such a subtle-yet-genuine reaction out of a scare from John to compare with the one at the start of this game. Sleep paralysis is a bitch. I remember watching Markiplier play this series about a year ago. I love comparing John's play-style and commentary with Mark's.

[@hopefulwarrior4953]

I love these little games, they are awesome little gems you have to have good eye for. Great job, John I look forward to more in the future.

[@WildJester]

I should have watched the 2 previous videos first, so wI will watch them now, I actually enjoyed this one and in general enjoying many more of your videos too. About the game, I thought the pixelized graphics wouldn't make it look that scary, but actually they do! I agree with you, definetely better than some games on Steam.

[@CelticGuardian7]

Hrm. I'm surprised you chased the traveler. It felt like you could have left and something else might have happened. But oh well, an ending's an ending. =) It's kind of rare to find a game sequel that improves on its predecessors, so good on the creator on getting better and better! The bottom feeder mechanic was a really nice touch. And of course that darn jump scare at the beginning got me. XD This is the kind of series I love watching other people play. If I played it, I would have chickened out really fast. But I want to see good games and their good storylines, which is where other players come in. They help add a filter that lets me stick it out. =) Thanks again for all the great work, John!

[@ellebarron7112]

I really love horror point and clicks. I hope you can find more to play in the future. This series was really good.

[@tilaNmanx]

... I just realized that the "Shadow people" folk really look like sleep paralysis demons that one might hallucinate. During one of my sleep paralyses I saw a black creature sitting on my chest that stared at me with the white smoke eyes, like an inch away from my face. My hallucinations have never been mean, though. I don't think. I've been stabbed in the back of my head with an ice-pick, but even that was sorta gentle. Anyhow I really liked this series' ideas, like the shared reality dream and the different creatures. Was kinda left wanting for more though.

[@hex166]

sleep paralysis demons are called the shadow people. however, there are other forms it can appear in, such as when a person is suffering from narcolepsy, they experience the old hag, who sits on the victim's chest, making it more difficult for them to breathe.

[@BrennaByrdx]

Didn't know you had sleep paralysis as well. Sucks to hear that! I have it as well, won't wish that upon anyone. Did you see the documentary on Netflix about it? I liked this game. Well, these games. I liked the esthetic but the story was very nice as well. And it didn't cost you a dime! Love it.

[@Cougarkit]

And the circle begins again. The creator improved from his first game. The Don't Escape games are really good, especially when you get to #3.

[@nuke1nekro]

Sidereal Plexus? This is in the same continuity as the Don't Escape games!!

[@n07ju57hum4n]

I'm so glad someone else noticed everyone else glossed over that big time!!

[@tommo9176]

I suffered severe night terror and sleep paralysis on and off all through my teen years and early twenties. My last episode was about 8 months ago (I'm 27). For anyone who has gone through it as a regular thing, fuck it sucks

[@ScentSense]

Yeah, night terrors are the fuckkng worst. I live alone now and shoot out of my sleep in absolute horror a few times a month.. Used to do it in front of people which always freaked them way out.

[@toxxicpill]

christ, i made the same exact hand gesture you did at the first jump scare. this was 2 years ago but i felt a deep connection over us both being weenies

[@lachlanmccormick3486]

It actually was a nod back to Deep Sleep at the end, the exact part you mentioned. But you actually had a choice, to take his body and return to the surface, or leave him to close the door (like you did in Deep Sleep) and end the cycle.

[@ZilkenianDavenport]

This game has two endings actually. You can catch the traveler at the end, or just stay where you are and let him escape.

[@mastermarkus5307]

I don't know how you feel about point n' click games in general, but have you ever played the Submachine games? I wouldn't exactly consider them "horror" but they do have a very good atmosphere of isolation. The first one is my oldest memory of playing an online game and I've been a fan ever since. (The only one I might not personally recommend is the third game because the puzzles are very different from the others in the series and I found it tough to figure out).

[@element1111]

0:50 Sleep paralysis is frightening. Not fun at all. Experienced it a few times. Good game overall. It kept a distinct style, which is good especially for the smaller games. I wonder if you could let that guy run away in the end without stealing his body. I miss flash games' heydays. Warfare 1917, Last Stand, Deep Sleep, Strikeforce Heroes, Burrito Bison, N, Canabalt. So many tiny games that were actually unique and addictive.

[@element1111]

***** ah cheers, that's a pretty neat concept

[@IronSalamander8]

I love that these are free games and are far better than some of the junk you've had to suffer through John. Like Phobia too; well done, good atmosphere, lack of bugs, interesting themes. We need more like this and less like 'Wooden House'.

[@JustTheWarning]

I think you were right about the ending, John! At least, it's not much different than what you thought the "twist" was. Awesome series, came back for a third time to watch you play it. I wonder what the other ending is like

[@RunningGeekGirl]

Highly recommend the Don't Escape series! Would love to see it on this channel!

[@BlackWolfHunter]

Free games and pixelated games can be surprisingly good even in this day and age.

[@rainylight6268]

The jumpscare in the beginning got me good when I first played this lol.

[@justinschauwecker]

Don't worry, the jumpscare at the beginning got me too when I played this.

[@silntkll]

I've been watching this series to go to bed and I'm just...confused why I do this to myself. Another good video!

[@1992joaquim]

when a flash game can be more scary than most AAA games xD

[@seiranpaola]

LOL!!! for some reason 19:25 "jumpscare" really made me laugh... he sang you a song!

[@sksksksk2911]

"All this time I've been one of them." Top ten anime plot twists

[@naetya3870]

wow lucky,i wish i was able to get as much sleep as him

[@65MaX73]

Watching HC every night before i go sleep. Priceless

[@Dragonbleps]

I've never experienced sleep paralysis, but I've heard it's terrifying. I know how it happens, but I wonder why. Like, is it something certain people are prone to, or is it entirely random ill luck? Either way, I've also heard that if you wake up and realize you're in sleep paralysis, the best thing you can do is close your eyes. To "wait it out" I suppose? It's interesting, but not something I'd want to experience first hand.

[@OrdinaryInspiration]

I've heard that people who suffer from sleep paralysis aren't able to close their eyes. So very scary.

[@NodnaL]

Glad to see this finally been waiting. Thanks john.

[@AscendedFox]

Ive rally enjoyed this trilogy :) - nice vids dude

[@arelycangaszuniga2050]

This game is similar to "The last door", I really recommend you that game John.

[@blackmiIk]

This game serie remember me so much of rusty lake (which i love). Nice game with wo awesome atmosphere

[@Fable_Bloodworth]

Just over a minute into the video and John has already jumped to a scare. This is only the beginning. >D

[@Akaneart]

One night I either woke up with sleep paralysis or dreamt that the female ghost from The Grudge was looming over my head. I couldn't bring myself to open my eyes but I could hear that awful gurgling clear as day. The game did call back to the first one in an awesome way to wrap the series up, though.

[@zamora77786]

I loved this little series. I'm happy you played them. I think they are well done. I would play the crap out of this dev's games on steam or GOG. Thanks for uploading John. Edit: I would love to see you play more by this dev!

[@LoveNathasha]

I liked this little series. Short and sweet!

[@CaramelsDen]

Hey John, do you think you'll pick The Last Door back up now that the entire series is complete? It would be great to see you play it through for your journey through the oldies

[@hardfugoo1]

I’d be interested in hearing your experience with sleep paralysis. I had it happen to me when I was a kid, probably no more than 5-6, but it’s stuck with me my whole life. Vividly.

[@laurenbee6340]

I really enjoyed these games!

[@Ryyi23]

John, you need to play Don't Escape 4! Be sure to refresh yourself on both the Deep Sleep series and the Don't Escape series.

[@FilosoRaptor11]

Seriously man! You must do a gameplay of lone survivor I really expect to watch it someday in your channel! Great videos John!

[@mrman6035]

FilosoRaptor11 I think he has played lone survivor

[@TheTheLeeloo]

Love the trilogy, so happy that you played it John!!

[@chevalfille12]

Game: "I woke up in the middle of the night" Me: "Wonderin why she had to go and take that flight"

[@richwalk3954]

9:23: Did we just get eaten by the Grue's distant cousin?

[@MisterMagickTrick]

I guess you could say that it's likely.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Get the alternate ending, John. Don't catch the Traveler, let him leave you behind. I'll gladly swap a Yomawari episode for that.

[@levismadness5736]

There's a trilogy of games on gamejolt you should try out starting with A Fragment of Her (the other two can be found on the game's page). I think you'd like them.

[@roseduhhh]

I really enjoyed this series!!! Though I'm still wondering....where were you supposed to use the plushie tiger for Deeper Sleep? 0:

[@mrman6035]

olivarose he was supposed to put the tiger on Cody's bed in Deeper Sleep. Markiplier did it if you are curious.

[@ImaginaryNumb3r]

Very good, enjoyed it a lot.

[@LuckyAkumaClips]

the second one was definitely my favorite

[@lauravoss4936]

The Deepest Sleep: The Quest for Square Things.

[@PaTaPoN1337]

Yay! I was waiting for this one! :)

[@blackwater_park]

What a weird coincidence. I didn't see this uploaded yesterday, and last night I had sleep paralysis for the first time in years. Is the game trying to tell me something?

[@WildDieWoodard]

This series of games is surprisingly clever.

[@moonlitfox5839]

Damnit! That jump scare got me. >_< EDIT: You don't *have* to catch the person. You actually have a choice, which results in two different endings. :)

[@donnajocatlady3839]

Sleep paralysis sucks! I can tell it's happening when I try to turn a light on in my dream but it doesn't work. I automatically know it's "the Darkness." I have to pry my mouth open so I can start praying and cast it out. Getting my voice back is a major struggle. It's horrible. What happens with you?

[@BYT13]

The don't escape trilogy doesn't have an interconnecting story, so you can play them out of order if you wish.

[@solitonmedic]

I just realized Sidereal Plexus's name was reused in another game..

[@QcHyperShock]

did you like the game john this series was the first point and click for me when i had a pc

[@bradleystone356]

Silly John, couldn't you tell that the game was hinting at you that you DON'T have to catch the human? Try again, without catching him. :)

[@WildJester]

09:23 that thing looks like a dangerous butt hole omg, how does it feel to be devoured by one hehe yikes

[@tomservo8065]

@QUACKINS THE DUCK Actually yes. It's called "anal vore." I wish I didn't know this, but thanks to the internet... here we are

[@Sharylojf]

O W O I WOULD LOVE IT

[@sephiran973]

Play the Rusty Lake series!

[@arcraith]

Hey John, I (seem to) remember you mentioning in one of your past videos about having tried lucid dreaming. I've been curious to give it a go, but I've heard nasty stories about people getting sleep paralysis while attempting it. Would you have any advice about that?

[@grapebird835]

I'm pretty sure you were chasing yourself, at least that's what I thought when I played it. Obviously you're not going to make another video about the second ending, but if you don't click on him the last time it reveals that you were in fact chasing yourself from the past. Have a nice day, John.

[@crazyann87]

You are a monster John....a monster (Just kidding! Great play through.)

[@dbone3356]

So, I can't help but notice, that out name is Bert. According to the letter at the beginning of the game, addressed to them, and signed "yourself"... ...in the second game, the clown in that poster was named Bert...?

[@pawsaru3333]

omgosh John getting scared from a horror game?? *Le-Gasp* O:

[@Blade_Runner152]

That damn jump scare lol

[@ninawhyisthisofimportance4205]

I'm curious; does this have multiple endings? One where you take over the body and one where you let the guy escape?

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Nina Why Is This Of Importance Yes.

[@jesssio8639]

Right. It's time to catch up on videos.

[@FreemaN4851]

a good trilogy indeed

[@capthavic]

There is another ending if I recall, you can let the traveler go.

[@sasuke12241994]

I also thought you were chasing yourself

[@aliveslice]

12:00 13:20 18:04 19:21 19:55 21:30

[@nyb8358]

There is an alternate ending if you let the guy run away

[@thedocte9883]

more pls

[@Kimarnic]

omg finally!!!

[@roayahobaidy7842]

So where did we used the stuffed tiger?

[@aint4u]

10:43 is this L O S S

[@rubycrimson1353]

There's more of this game?

[@Mister_Fancypants]

Ruby Crimson just 3 of 'm. quite old games to.

[@rubycrimson1353]

+Your friendly neighbourhood Nazi thank you

[@Kimarnic]

nope

[@lautaroarroyo8527]

the creator has more flash games like this in his Newgrounds page.