INSIDE is a Action, Adventure game from Playdead with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Playdead
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.49
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 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
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit OS required) Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660, Radeon R9-270 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
macOS
- Minimum
- 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
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X 10.15.7 (Catalina) Processor: 3.1 GHz 4Core Intel i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 560 4 GB or Metal-capable equivalent Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
INSIDE is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, emotional story, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, narrative mystery, and replayable.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
low-end-pc-friendly
FitIt is often described as friendly to weaker machines.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
The music, visuals, ambience, pacing and storytelling all come together to create one of the most unique and thought-provoking experiences in video…Runs well on Steam Deck.Runs well on Steam Deck.It is a good mystery, puzzle game.Why it fits
Good for players who want atmosphere, mystery, and a compact experience. Strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, emotional story, and a short format make INSIDE stand out.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a long game or a more direct, action-first experience.