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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.
INSIDE is a 2.5d, puzzle-platformer and atmospheric game
developed and published by Playdead.
Released on July 07th 2016 is available only on Windows
in 14 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.
It has received 68,046 reviews of which 65,954 were positive and 2,092 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 11.98€ on K4G.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630 / 650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
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While I can see why Inside is so highly praised, I personally didn’t enjoy it that much—and that’s been troubling me, because the level of acclaim made me wonder if I was missing something. Let me be clear: the craft is outstanding. The animation is incredibly fluid, the sound design is immersive, and the visual storytelling is elegant. There’s real artistry in how this game conveys emotion and tension without a single word. From a technical and atmospheric standpoint, it’s a masterpiece. But where it falls short—for me, at least—is in its worldbuilding and narrative coherence. The story leans heavily on ambiguity, symbolism, and meta-commentary (including on the player’s role), and while many people seem to love that freedom of interpretation, I found it unsatisfying and even inconsistent. For example, the world sets up clear patterns: everyone wants to capture or kill the boy, until the final facility where the scientists suddenly stop caring about him. There’s no in-world explanation for that shift. Then they all rush to the blob chamber as if something major is happening—but when you get there, the blob just floats in its tank as if nothing’s changed. When the boy merges with the blob, the scientists panic—only to start helping the blob escape moments later, opening doors and seemingly guiding it toward freedom. Why? What do they want? Why the contradiction? And then there’s the ending. The blob reaches the light of the beach and just… stops. If that was its goal, what was all the build-up for? If it wasn’t, then what now? The game raises intriguing questions but refuses to give even the bare minimum of in-world logic or consistency. It felt more like a thematic stage for a message than a living, breathing world. I know some players find this kind of ambiguity thrilling, and they enjoy piecing together their own interpretations. That’s valid. But I tend to look for internal logic—if something happens, I want there to be a reason that makes sense within the world itself, not just metaphorically or meta-narratively. Without that, it feels arbitrary, even manipulative. So… should I recommend it? Honestly, yes—but with caveats. If you enjoy symbolic, atmospheric experiences and don’t mind (or even enjoy) a story that resists explanation, you’ll probably love it. But if you’re like me and you value narrative coherence and clear world rules, Inside might leave you cold despite its technical brilliance.
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What a phenomenal game. The atmosphere is incredible, and the world-building is masterfully done. The story is ambiguous and open to interpretation — something I truly appreciate. There's a clear Orwellian influence here, which adds an extra layer of depth. The entire game feels... suffocating. Something is deeply wrong with the world. The sound design and the absence of monologue only intensify the sense of helplessness and despair. If you loved Limbo and are looking for something even more profound, give this a try.
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INSIDE is a masterfully crafted puzzle-platformer that showcases the brilliance of Playdead, the developers behind the iconic Limbo. Building on their signature style, INSIDE offers a dark, atmospheric journey that is equal parts haunting and captivating. The game's minimalist approach to storytelling draws players into its mysterious world, leaving much to interpretation. The visuals are stunning, with a striking use of light, shadow, and sound that amplifies the eerie tone. The puzzles are clever and seamlessly integrated into the environment, ensuring the gameplay remains engaging from start to finish. As a big fan of Limbo, INSIDE feels like an evolution of that same eerie charm, delivering a more refined experience with deeper emotional weight. It's an unforgettable journey that lingers with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommended for fans of atmospheric and thought-provoking games.
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This game drew me in. Made me interested from the beginning. AAA games don’t do that. I've only just recently discovered this game and it is without a doubt one of the greatest gaming experiences of my life (and I'm 37 now). It’s probably the most fulfilling videogame experience I’ve ever had, and is easily one of my favourite games of all time. I went into it praying for more Limbo and it just held my standards down and pimp-slapped the sh*t out of them. I’m struggling to think of the last time a game made me step back and say "Wow". An absolute masterpiece. This game is the epitome of quality over quantity. There are games out there that last months to complete but are nowhere near as satisfying as Inside. Inside was honestly such a roller coaster of emotions. It's become one of my favorite games, and I was just impressed how it could just grasp my attention so well without any words. The art style, the simple gameplay, thoughtful puzzles throughout the game, etc. I loved it all. It was so thrilling and an amazing journey. Many atypical gamers might label Inside as pretentious gibberish, however I think that what Playdead managed to pull off here is really quite extraordinary. Much similarly to something like Journey, Inside attempts to immerse you in sound and visuals, whilst slowly peeling away bits of this mysterious world that you find yourself in. I could clearly see that they took and learned from limbo and expanded on it every single way, rather than attempting to do something on an absurd scale like most sequels tend to. If you feel alienated by this game, so be it, however I am happy that for once a game asked for my participation. For those curious, Inside has the same amount of story as Limbo, i.e. not much at all. BUT theres just enough little bits of the world that will get people wondering and making theories for a long time. The atmosphere is one of the best ever. Don't know how else to put it. Everything just feels so creepy and wrong, even though you can never really put your finger on what exactly is happening in this world. The puzzles are good too. Very similar to Limbo's puzzles (push this block, climb that rope, do both of those things together) but with several cool new gimmicks that get thrown in later. In Inside, there could be a theoretical timeline of events leading up to the beginning of the story. You wander through environments thinking, "My god, what happened here? Who did this and what were their motivations?". By the time the credits roll, some of those questions may have been answered, most only hinted at, and others you will have to find closure with on your own terms. I love how you get dropped into a new situation and you can easily pick up what you're supposed to do from the cues. It's so brilliantly designed. I hate when any story dumps exposition into my ears, so having the world speak to me visually was enough. I'd stare at the background in awe or horror. It's crazy how intense it can be at times. In Limbo, the world is intriguing, but it doesn't feel as realistically inhabited as in Inside. This is easily one of the most unsettling horrible series of scenes and vignettes I've ever seen in videogames. It made me feel awful in the best way. The gameplay is more playdead, but streamlined and more thoughtful. I think it's totally worth full price though, especially if you're looking for shorter experiences that you can complete if your gaming time is limited. I always think that Inside answers the question of why do we love videogames. It is a masterpiece, a 10 out of a fu*king 10, and everyone should experience it. 10/10
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I think all of you must try this game. this the best puzzle adventure games i ever played in my life. This game have smart puzzle, unique theme and story, easy control and unique horror atmosphere. If you confused about the control just use ctrl and left,up,right,down in your keyboard. This game make me learn to solve problem with logic, patience and feeling not to give up. The game I give rate 10/10. masterpiece. Note: if you feel hesitant to buy cuz the price, you can add in to your wishlist and buy it when this game have discount. but if you dont mind about the price, okay lets buy it. its really amazing game.
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INSIDE is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
INSIDE is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
INSIDE received 65,954 positive votes out of a total of 68,046 achieving an impressive rating of 9.53.
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INSIDE was developed and published by Playdead.
INSIDE is playable and fully supported on Windows.
INSIDE is not playable on MacOS.
INSIDE is not playable on Linux.
INSIDE is a single-player game.
INSIDE does not currently offer any DLC.
INSIDE does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
INSIDE does not support Steam Remote Play.
INSIDE 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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Playdead
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Playdead
Release
07 Jul 2016
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