Indie

INSIDE

97% positive of 70,017 Steam reviews

Main story: 2.2 h
Everything: 4.9 h
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, GOG, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation, itch.io

Made by Playdead.

About the game

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

What sets it apart

Narrative
2.5D
Cinematic
Soundtrack
Puzzle Platformer
Dark
Multiple Endings
2D Platformer
Minimalist
Horror
Action-Adventure
Platformer

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Indie

INSIDE

97% positive of 70,017 Steam reviews

See it on Steam

Main story: 2.2 h
Everything: 4.9 h
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, GOG, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation, itch.io

Made by Playdead.

About the game

What sets it apart

Narrative
2.5D
Cinematic
Soundtrack
Puzzle Platformer
Dark
Multiple Endings
2D Platformer
Minimalist
Horror
Action-Adventure
Platformer

What players say

Recommended
reminder that this game has an ARG that still hasnt been solved after a little over 10 years or so now! if you liked this game, please consider lending your support over to the unofficial Playdead discord at https://discord.gg/gTv7Rxxwqa also if you own the game on other platforms it could also be helpful in the future as they've made parts of the ARG involve the game on multiple platforms :3
11 h played when written. 41 found it helpful.
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Recommended
One of the few games I would call truly unforgettable. Inside achieves something remarkably difficult: It is simple without ever feeling simplistic; Its music and sound design are restrained but deeply expressive; Its guidance system teaches you what to do without constantly telling you; and its level design gradually raises the difficulty without ever feeling unfair. But what stays with me most is its narrative.…
7.9 h played when written. 8 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Allow me to preface this review by saying that Inside is a game that undoubtedly has some brilliant elements in it - the minimal aesthetic; the sound design that never fails to evoke an overwhelming sense of dread; the fantastic use of lights and shadows; and of course, the overall "weirdness". This game is clearly a labor of love, and as someone interested in game design/development and deeply appreciative of the…
11 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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