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An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
ASYLUM is a adventure, indie and horror game
developed and published by Senscape.
Released on March 13th 2025 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 11 languages: English, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Ukrainian, French and Greek.
It has received 348 reviews of which 303 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 17.88€ on Steam with a 27% discount.
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System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 840M or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Consider having heart medication nearby. Just in case.
MacOS
- OS: macOS 11 Big Sur
- Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel 2.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 M295X or equivalent
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Consider having heart medication nearby. Just in case.
User reviews & Ratings
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I had wishlisted Asylum quite some time ago and lost track of it. Thus, I was delighted and surprised when it showed up as available on Steam. I am not a big fan of horror games, especially those that require running for your life under tight time constraints. I’m happy to report that Asylum projects an atmosphere of horror, but the only chase scene is easy and gives you adequate time to plan your escape. From the moment I entered the Asylum, I was hooked. It plays like an old-school point and click, and I soon got used to moving quickly through the building with my mouse. The level of detail in the environment is amazing… so much to look at, read, and just absorb. The dark, creepy feeling you get by exploring the emptiness is amplified by the soundtrack which adds to your sense of dread and anxiety. You play a former patient who is exploring his past to better understand the present. The Asylum has recently reopened but there is much of the past that remains (including some former staff and residents). Your progress is somewhat linear, with access to new areas controlled by the availability of keys or the movement of those who are blocking paths. The game clock seems to advance based on specific actions. This means that the game is moving forward according to your style of discovery, and you are never rushed along. There are a handful of characters to encounter in the Asylum. Conversations are conducted via dialog trees, and the voice acting is well done. The game autosaves as well as providing more manual save slots than you are likely to need. This is quite convenient in case you wish to roll backwards to a prior point. There are several sets of collectibles which are tracked in a journal and a small amount of inventory to ‘find and use.’ On all levels, Asylum is an adventure game designed with the gamer in mind. There are 19 Steam achievements. Most are story based but a couple require pre-planning. Completionists may want to investigate these prior to getting started. Overall, I loved playing Asylum and was sorry to see it end. My only question mark on this game is the ending which did not really resonate with me. It left more questions than answers but I am willing to suspend disbelief and go with it. I highly recommend this game. Even if you typically avoid horror titles, don’t let the tag scare you away. Asylum is creepy and dark. But, at its core, it is an engaging story that will hold your interest all the way through.
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I loved this so much. Point and click, no chase or QTE no 3 D. No nausea! I was comfortable with all aspects of the game play although I was lost much of the time, and sometimes it was my own silly fault, not seeing clues that were quite apparent. I loved all the documents and am one who does exalt at finding such items as I love finding out backstories to good games such as this. The voice overs were excellent and I loved the little easter eggs referring to Scratches. I did feel sad about the event at the very end, and rather wished that it didn't occur. HOWEVER , I totally recommend this game if you are late to playing. It was such an enjoyable experience, that I truly did not want to be discharged....
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Announced on July 9, 2010, released on March 13th 2025. 15 Years in the making, and what do we get? We get a 7 hour point and click gaming adventure throughout a dilapidated Asylum. + The layout of the asylum is well designed, I believe the developers built it off the designs of a real asylum. + Loads upon loads of newspaper clippings and documents to collect and read, with background story lore of the asylum. + There are a few characters you can talk to in the game, with hours of interesting dialog options. The voicework is quite good. +/- For the most part, the puzzles are well balanced. There are only 1-2 spots where I was stuck, and it wasn't because I didn't understand the puzzle, it was because I didn't know I could click in a certain area. Certain areas are too dark and the interface is extremely dated. +/- The story kept me intrigued throughout the whole game, however it fizzles out near the end. Also, there is only one ending and it is a letdown. - The whole asylum is drab looking and most of the rooms look the same inside. Usually I get a sense of wonder exploring in games like this when unlocking new areas, but I didn't get that feeling in this game at all. Many rooms are just bland, with nothing to collect or do in them. - Surprisingly there are not that many items to collect or puzzles to solve in this game. Most of the time in game you are either talking to other characters or reading your found documents. This can lead to boredom. There can be hours without anything interesting happening. - The way you move around in this game made me dizzy after playing for long periods. Your character "Hops" from one location to the next and then you can swing the camera around in 360 degrees looking for items or clues. This constantly hopping and swinging the camera around made me nauseated. - The game is priced high for what you get, with its dated interface. - If you want a horror game this isn't it. Its a mature slow burn of a game that has a horror story that you read in documents and files. Not much horror gameplay here, except for 2-3 sections that last for a few minutes each in the entire game. I just have a very "Meh"... average feeling of the whole experience. Nothing stood out as special, especially after baking in the developmental oven for 15 years. Overall: 6 / 10
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Man, I don't normally write reviews because it makes me feel pretentious, but seeing some of these ridiculous comments, I had to. To the devs, I'm so excited you made this game. I love that you stand by it, and I could tell you cared about the game. Please keep going, ignore the turds. I loved Scratches, including the ending, and I'm loving this game so far. I wanted to wait until I finished it to review it, but some of these comments are unbelievable. A game's quality and someone's preferences are two different things. Games are art, and should be treated as such. Also, love how you worded your update. haha I'll keep an eye out for future projects you work on. People should play games for the experience, not just expecting it to be made specifically for them.
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I love the style of this game and the story has me intrigued thus far. I will note, that I couldn't locate a hint system so If you get stuck you end up wandering around and asking a lot of questions in hopes someone might provide an answer. If hints are possible I haven't figured out how to access them. Overall, this game easily surpasses scratches in functionality, graphics, and the inclusion of actually character models. I can't wait to see what this team does next as they haven't disappointed when it comes to spooky stories and an eerie atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASYLUM is currently priced at 17.88€ on Steam.
ASYLUM is currently available at a 27% discount. You can purchase it for 17.88€ on Steam.
ASYLUM received 303 positive votes out of a total of 348 achieving a rating of 8.07.
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ASYLUM was developed and published by Senscape.
ASYLUM is playable and fully supported on Windows.
ASYLUM is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
ASYLUM is not playable on Linux.
ASYLUM is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for ASYLUM. Explore additional content available for ASYLUM on Steam.
ASYLUM does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
ASYLUM does not support Steam Remote Play.
ASYLUM 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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Senscape
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Senscape
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13 Mar 2025
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