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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 on Windows and MacOS 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.


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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
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz dual i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 5200 1536 MB or AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB or Metal-capable equivalent
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

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May 2025
What a phenomenal game. The atmosphere is incredible, and the world-building is masterfully done. The story is ambiguous and open to interpretation β€” 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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Jan. 2025
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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Dec. 2024
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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Aug. 2024
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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July 2024
---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is β˜‘ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Donβ€˜t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good β˜‘ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- β˜‘ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens β˜‘ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint β˜‘ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk β˜‘ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' β˜‘ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- β˜‘ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average β˜‘ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee β˜‘ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! β˜‘ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- β˜‘ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 β˜‘ 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 playable and fully supported 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.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for INSIDE.

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INSIDE PEGI 18
9.5
65,954
2,092
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Features
Online players
129
Developer
Playdead
Publisher
Playdead
Release 07 Jul 2016
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