# Welcome

> In the realm of eternal night, only the sleepless survive.

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## What is Insomnus?

**Insomnus** is a free-to-play, play-to-earn horde-survival roguelike with dark pixel game. It’s built on the [Somnia Network](https://somnia.network/) & [Megaeth](https://www.megaeth.com/). Navigate through hellish nightmare realms, face endless waves of demonic creatures, and earn rewards for your skill and dedication.

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<div align="left" data-with-frame="true"><img src="/files/8tFZtVvAglNIfSiQvXdx" alt="" width="563"></div>

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**Free to Play, Rewarding to Master**

No purchase required to start. Connect your wallet and begin your survival journey immediately.
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## Quick Start

New to Insomnus? Start here:

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Read [Quick start](/getting-started/first-run.md) to get set up and start playing.
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Learn the basics: [Combat system](/core-gameplay/combat-system.md), [Movement controls](/getting-started/controls-and-movement.md), and [Upgrades](https://insomnus-1.gitbook.io/insomnus-docs/core-gameplay/upgrades).
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Go deeper: [Roguelike elements](/core-gameplay/roguelike-elements.md), [World overview](/game-overview.md), and the [Points economy](/web3-economy/points-economy.md).
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## Navigate the Documentation

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Discover the story:

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[Game Overview](/game-overview.md)
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Perfect for new players:

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[First Run](/getting-started/first-run.md)
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[Requirements](/getting-started/requirements.md)
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[Controls & Movement](/getting-started/controls-and-movement.md)
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Master the fundamentals:

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[Combat system](/core-gameplay/combat-system.md)
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[Roguelike elements](/core-gameplay/roguelike-elements.md)
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[Player skills overview](/core-gameplay/player-skills-overview.md)
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[Orbs System](/core-gameplay/orbs-system.md)
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[Consumables](/core-gameplay/consumables.md)
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[Upgrades](/core-gameplay/upgrades.md)
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Know more about Pet's and Enemies:

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[Pets ✦](/companions-and-enemies/pets.md)
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[Bestiary overview](/companions-and-enemies/bestiary-overview.md)
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Blockchain features:

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[Points economy](/web3-economy/points-economy.md)
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[Tokenization](/web3-economy/tokenization.md)
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[MegaETH](/web3-economy/megaeth.md)
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[Somnia Network](/web3-economy/somnia-network.md)
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## Game at a Glance

<table><thead><tr><th width="353.4385986328125">Feature</th><th width="632.6312255859375">Detail</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Genre</strong></td><td>Horde Survival Roguelike</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Visual Style</strong></td><td>Dark Pixel Art</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td>Web Browser (PC/Mobile)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Blockchain</strong></td><td>Somnia Network &#x26; MegaETH</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status</strong></td><td>Closed Beta</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Model</strong></td><td>Free-to-Play / Play-to-Earn</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Join the Community

<a href="https://insomnus.xyz/" class="button primary">Play Insomnus</a><a href="https://discord.gg/QYep7k5r8w" class="button secondary">Discord</a><a href="https://x.com/insomnusxyz" class="button secondary">Twitter / X</a><a href="https://somnia.network/" class="button secondary">Somnia Network</a><a href="https://www.megaeth.com/" class="button secondary">MegaETH</a>

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*Insomnus: where nightmares are real, but so are your rewards.*


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