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The Inn-Sanity is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Steppe Hare Studio and was released on January 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You arrive at a luxury hotel where a city-wide quarantine unleashes monstrous transformations among guests, turning the hotel into a prison. To survive and retain your sanity, you must navigate shifting alliances, uncover dark secrets, and decide who to trust in a tense story with multiple endings. Will you escape and stay human amid the madness?

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 496 reviews
story160 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game features a captivating story with well-developed characters that keeps players engaged throughout.
  • The atmosphere is intense and immersive, with effective use of sound design and visuals that enhance the horror experience.
  • Gameplay includes meaningful choices that impact the story, adding depth and replayability to the experience.
  • Some technical issues, such as minor bugs and graphical glitches, detract from the overall experience.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Certain dialogue options and character interactions can feel repetitive or lack depth, reducing the impact of player choices.
  • story
    283 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and intriguing plot twists, often blending psychological horror with emotional depth. While some players noted minor issues with pacing and coherence, many found the storytelling immersive and impactful, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline and atmospheric elements has left a lasting impression on players, making it a recommended experience for fans of horror and narrative-driven games.

    • “The story and the backstories were amazing.”
    • “The story is deeply unsettling, incredibly well written, and genuinely thought-provoking.”
    • “The storytelling is genuinely impressive, drawing you in with complex, well-written characters who each bring their own dark histories and motives.”
    • “First, I thought it was just another indie horror game with little to no story.”
    • “The story is a bit all over the place and characters seem to forget decisions you've made or things they've just said -- maybe there are multiple versions of a script coming into play that needs serious cleaning up.”
    • “The inn-sanity storyline needs to be rewritten for film and shopped around.”
  • atmosphere
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ability to create a tense and immersive experience, effectively blending storytelling with unsettling sound design and visuals. While some players noted minor issues like texture bugs and overused jump scares, many found the overall ambiance to be captivating and integral to the horror experience. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong atmospheric elements, making it a compelling choice for fans of psychological horror.

    • “The atmosphere pulls you in with its creeping tension, making you question what’s real and what’s not.”
    • “The well-developed characters and immersive storytelling create a gripping atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you captivated.”
    • “This game does an excellent job of creating an eerie, tense atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat with a constant sense of dread.”
    • “- I've seen 'atmosphere' being praised in regard to this game countless times in reviews, but I felt as though there was none, or that it was underwhelming.”
    • “The atmosphere is very well made, but you lose the 'scary' feeling because of the uninteresting gameplay.”
    • “- Dark atmosphere and unsettling tone create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust.”
  • gameplay
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally simple yet effective, featuring a mix of exploration, dialogue choices, and light puzzles that enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the variety in gameplay mechanics, including stealth and mini-quests, which prevent it from feeling like a typical walking simulator. While some find the gameplay easy and occasionally repetitive, the overall consensus is that it successfully balances atmosphere and engagement, making it enjoyable for fans of shorter horror games.

    • “The gameplay is adventure coded, bringing with it a few branching choices, quirky NPCs, and fun but simple puzzles.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly intuitive and fluid, allowing for smooth exploration of the ingeniously crafted inn.”
    • “Unlike many indie horror titles that fall into the predictable 'walking simulator' category, the inn-sanity offers more depth with engaging gameplay elements.”
    • “Gameplay is quite easy, more of a walking sim with some interesting dialogue options.”
    • “I understand that the gameplay and puzzles aren't the main selling points, but I feel that a few more intriguing puzzles could enhance the overall experience.”
    • “I understand it's a small project but seeing how good the story and characters were done within such limited presentation, I wanted the gameplay to be more...premium.”
  • graphics
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the aesthetic, detail, and atmosphere, particularly in relation to its horror elements. While some users noted graphical bugs and a lack of options, the overall visuals are described as decent to stunning, enhancing the immersive experience. The game's art style and design are frequently highlighted as strong points, contributing to its engaging narrative and eerie ambiance.

    • “The art style is well done and perfect for me, boasting a captivating aesthetic that perfectly complements the game’s eerie theme.”
    • “On the graphics side, the game looks fantastic, with excellent detail and lighting, shadows, and the detail on the bodies and things that go bump in the hotel looking great, very creepy.”
    • “The graphics are really stunning, with no performance issues.”
    • “There are graphic bugs, like white panels appearing from nowhere, and the blur to hide the quality is quite aggressive.”
    • “Glitchy graphics, tired jumpscares; I spent an hour and ten minutes then just refunded. Maybe the story gets great, but I got bored fast.”
    • “I think that because of the early access, the graphics can be (really slightly) glitchy, but other than that, it was fun.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience with a blend of beauty and darkness that resonates with players. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere, though some express a desire for better audio balancing between music and voice acting. Overall, the music is considered a key element that elevates the game's emotional impact and enjoyment.

    • “The haunting soundtrack enhances the overall experience, immersing you in a world where each note intensifies the thrills and chills.”
    • “It is beauty wrapped in darkness, a love letter to the strange and the broken, an experience that lingers like the final notes of a song too beautiful to forget.”
    • “Amazing story, fun gameplay, great music.”
    • “Please please please add different volumes for voices, sounds, music, etc. Having everything under one level makes it hard to adjust properly.”
    • “Sounds and music are always louder than the few voices in the game, and if you turn it down (like I did) because the sounds and music are loud, then it ends up almost completely muting the voices.”
    • “Sound is a mixture of distorted audio for some characters, spoken for others; music is also very creepy, sits in the background and really suits the game.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its authentic portrayal of friendship and love, which resonates deeply with players, often leading to tears by the end. Reviewers praise the psychological depth of the narrative, emphasizing themes of loss and moral ambiguity that evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, the game is recognized not only for its horror elements but also for its ability to create a profound emotional connection with players.

    • “Their friendship and love story felt authentic and emotional — the ending had me in tears.”
    • “Excellent game, with a fantastic and even at times emotional plot!”
    • “I can confidently say that it's the best horror game out there, if not the best game of all time. It had a great amount of scary parts, but mostly not because of the atmosphere or the monster. The psychological aspect of losing someone important really struck a chord with me. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I loved that there was a character you could emotionally attach to. The game makes you question who is really the villain of the story, and the ending almost made me cry, which is something completely new to me because I usually don't get emotional over a video game. If you want a game that has an addictive story and makes you think, and if you want a game that makes you scared of losing a loved one, then this game is completely made for you.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, including low frame rates and lag, even on lower settings. While some players noted that the graphics are stunning and free of stuttering, the general consensus is that the game requires better optimization to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are really stunning, with no performance issues.”
    • “There is no stuttering or odd artifacts, and the attention to detail is obvious.”
    • “Only downside was it could've been optimized just a little more, but I should probably upgrade anyway.”
    • “But the optimization was truly awful; I'm not sure what it was, but this game made my stream and VTuber model lag a lot in several different locations.”
    • “Sadly, it's not optimized at all; it runs below 30 fps, around 25 fps on my mobile GTX 1070, even with everything on low.”
    • “Despite being labeled unsupported on Steam Deck, it does work - but may need some button mapping, and performance is a little sluggish even on lower settings.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its depth and engagement, with players appreciating the interesting stories and beautiful character design. While some characters may evoke mixed feelings, the overall narrative progression and atmosphere contribute to a compelling experience. The game is noted for its strong storytelling, enhancing the emotional connection to the characters.

    • “I thought that the character development and stories were interesting.”
    • “Good character development as well, overall just a good experience.”
    • “I love the story, character development, and tension I felt I progressed through the story.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the demands effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's replayability due to meaningful choices that influence the storyline and endings, enhancing its depth. The engaging narrative allows for quick playthroughs while still offering ample reasons to revisit the game. Overall, it is considered to have decent replay value, particularly for a horror title.

    • “Choices matter – your decisions affect the direction of the game and its ending, which adds replayability and depth.”
    • “It's a 7/10 horror game, with tasteful jump scares, a better-than-average story, and decent replay value.”
    • “Amazing story, and you can play it in one short sitting; it also has plenty of replay value.”
    • “It's a 7/10 horror game, with tasteful jump scares, a better than average story, and decent replay value.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal issues, noting only occasional flickering graphical glitches and light distortions. Most players did not encounter significant bugs, indicating a solid performance overall.

    • “Blur and light glitches.”
    • “I didn't find a single bug either, just a few flickering graphical glitches in the corridors.”
    • “Didn't run into any bugs or glitches.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's humor to be highly entertaining and recommend it for its comedic elements, which exceed initial expectations based on the title.

    • “Funny as hell, highly recommend!”
    • “The title of the game had me thinking this would have a bit of humor to it.”
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The Inn-Sanity is a action game with horror theme.

The Inn-Sanity is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Inn-Sanity.

The Inn-Sanity was released on January 9, 2025.

The Inn-Sanity was developed by Steppe Hare Studio.

The Inn-Sanity has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

The Inn-Sanity is a single player game.

Similar games include Mists of Aiden, REVEIL, Little Nightmares, Layers of Fear, Crimson Snow and others.