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In Sound Mind

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape - your own mind.

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As you awake in the corridors of an inexplicable building, you find the environment takes on a life of its own and leads you to discover a series of victims, all exposed to the same experimental chemical. In your search for answers, bizarre visions emerge and introduce a host of imposing horrors… and a cat named Tonia. Unexpect the expected. Explore an imaginative and disorienting narrative, featuring sentient mannequins, a feline companion, and much more. And yes, you can pet the cat.

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Overwhelmingly Positive

6,636 Steam reviews

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Steam User 5050STEAMRecommended

cool concept, weird plot, feels like a bit of a drag at times, took me weeks to actually finished

Mar 26, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 3861STEAMRecommended

Oh my god this is my favorite horror game ever. The story is so rich and the soundtrack is so amazing. The level design is beautiful, especially in Lucas's chapter. It breaks my heart that this game isn't more well known and is considered a hidden gem. The Living Tombstone did the soundtrack ffs! I couldn't recommend this game more, I love it so much

Mar 26, 2026·66h·Verified

Steam User 8118STEAMRecommended

Absolutely LOVED it!!! Icarus was my favorite story, but the cyclops was by far my favorite enemy design. Fantastic story!!!

I will note that its VERY easy to soft lock yourself after you get the flare gun if you USE all the flares immediately (like this idiot.) Probably should fix that...

Mar 25, 2026·21h

Steam User 6474STEAMRecommended

剧情很不错

Mar 25, 2026·20h

Steam User 8855STEAMRecommended

Solid indy horror game. It's not going to take a spot in your top five, but the passion the devs put into it shows. If you enjoy source-engine games, then it'll feel similar. There is plenty of combat, and while it's not terribly developed you do have several options to handle encounters with bullets, stealth or environments. Bossfights are excellent setpieces and plot progression feels natural. The psychological aspect is a little cliche, but I've been playing games like this for a while now.

Finally, you can pet the cat. You can pet the cat a lot.

Mar 25, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 3583STEAMRecommended

Mar 24, 2026·2h·Verified

Steam User 9613STEAMRecommended

прикольный хоррор с небольшими головоломками

Mar 24, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 0458STEAMRecommended

Incredible story-telling and music. It is insane how underrated this game is, MORE PEOPLE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT!!! I only wish there was MORE, I was enjoying it so much!

Mar 24, 2026·11h

Steam User 7310STEAMRecommended

In Sound Mind, developed by We Create Stuff, is an absolutely remarkable experience that stands out in the psychological horror genre. From the very beginning, the game captivates players with its unique visual style, blending surreal environments with a polished artistic direction that feels both eerie and beautiful. The graphics are not just technically impressive, but creatively bold, constantly surprising the player with imaginative level design.

What truly elevates the game is the way it builds its protagonist. The player’s character feels deeply human, with layered emotions and a compelling personal journey that unfolds naturally as you progress. The mechanics tied to the character are intuitive yet meaningful, reinforcing immersion rather than distracting from it.

However, the true masterpiece of In Sound Mind lies in its story! The narrative is simply sublime, rich, emotional, and thought-provoking. It explores themes of memory, trauma, and identity in a way that feels genuine and impactful. Each chapter adds depth, pulling you further into a haunting yet beautiful storyline that stays with you long after you finish the game.

The storytelling is enhanced by excellent voice acting and a powerful atmosphere, making every moment feel significant. It’s rare to find a game where the narrative resonates so strongly, and In Sound Mind achieves this effortlessly.

At a price of €29.99, the game is more than worth it. Considering the quality of its visuals, gameplay, and especially its extraordinary story, it offers incredible value. This is not just a game—it’s an unforgettable journey!

A horror and story game that I highly recommend

Mar 23, 2026·21h·Verified

Steam User 4615STEAMRecommended

Это
Просто
Шедевр...

Mar 22, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 6544STEAMRecommended

this type of horror gameplay is fantastic. using mirror shard is the navigator not like other game pressing V button to get visual clue. and even though no press M for map actually you dont need map in a horror game you can cover whole map and find all powerups/upgrades just using the mirror shard you found in the mission.. and the puzzle is straight forward.. use mirror shard and brain all puzzle solved while you enjoy fighting boss not stressing your brain out like other game. and boss fight for every level is unique.. without using brute force spamming your left mouse to shoot, the mission level itself is the weapon to defeat the boss..

Mar 22, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 4529STEAMRecommended

страшно ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Mar 22, 2026·1h·1

Steam User 1411STEAMRecommended

Психологический хоррор, который приятно удивил

Я думала это будет очередная пугалка с монстрами, но оказалось это одна из лучших инди-игр.

Да, монстров никуда не дели, но разнообразие локаций и этих самых монстров - всё перекрывает. На протяжении всей игры каждый предмет который будет в быстром доступе вам придётся использовать. А они пополняются с каждой главой.

Но отдельно хочу отметить треки с пластинок: это такой кайф для ушей. Жаль они не играли в самих главах, а послушать их можно только в кабинете(

Mar 22, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 9495STEAMNot recommended

Constant crashing on tape 4 the game physically can't run all the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥ forest and swamp particle affects.

Mar 21, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 2406STEAMRecommended

Awesome game, didn't expect it to be so lengthy.

Mar 21, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 7398STEAMRecommended

好玩

Mar 21, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 8207STEAMRecommended

This game left a gap in me that no other game can now fill. The story grasped me emotionally so hard I now cry listening to the soundtrack. The humor scattered throughout the game was remarkable. One of the best recommendations from my friends I ever got.

Mar 20, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 6777STEAMNot recommended

um jogo nota 6 em todos os critérios: trama, escrita, puzzles e combate. em alguns momentos, lembra um Alan Wake em primeira pessoa. vou até o fim porque, depois de dez horas, o que são mais três ou quatro? mas vou me arrastando.

Mar 20, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 5566STEAMRecommended

I was not expecting this to become one of my top ten horror games of all time, but after the first couple hours, it had already won me over. To be clear, this game is horror in the true sense, not a jump scare game. It does have its moments that made me jump, but I often found myself laughing after, due to the nature of the scares. It's clear the devs wanted to have fun with this game and they had A LOT of fun with it.

While it isn't scary, the game had many tense and anxiety inducing segments throughout that really delivered on the horror front. The kind of things that have you constantly whipping around just make sure you are safe. On top of that, the game deals with heavier subjects that scratch at the back of your mind. I implore you to go out of your way and try to collect every piece of info you can, because it's all very compelling and tragic.

Each chapter could have been its own game. They all play so differently, despite each taking full advantage of the many mechanics. Speaking of mechanics, there are so many unique mechanics to this game, I thought it might be hard to keep track of. Nearly every item you add to your kit has multiple uses and must be used to traverse, solve puzzles, and protect yourself during each chapter. One example being the mirror shard. I won't spoil anything, but in chapter 1 you get a shard of a broken mirror which is used to ward off attacks in chapter 1, locate objects and puzzle elements (even through walls), cut police tape, break wood boards, view invisible messages written on walls and floors, and I think you can even use it as a weapon, though I never tried attacking anything with it. Everything this game does, it does so in such a clever and unique way.

It's also perfectly paced. I could knock out a chapter each night after work and go to bed on time, fully satisfied with what I had accomplished and having had a great time doing it. It doesn't drag itself out or overstay its welcome. Hell, I would have loved to play this game for 5x as long. Hopefully they decide to make a sequel or spiritual successor, because I want so many more of this type of game from minds like these. I could easily see this becoming a staple series in the horror genre, similar to Amnesia. Unlike amnesia though, an In Sound Mind series would likely be more focused, instead of changing the games whole format with each release.

It's hard for me to put into words what actually makes this game special, you will simply have to play it. Anything more I could give you would spoil your first time play through and color your perception too much. This game is a masterpiece and a standout in the horror genre.

Mar 20, 2026·16h·1·Verified

Steam User 8115STEAMRecommended

Perfectly captures the 2000s indie horror spirit with a slickness of more modern games; feel like very few of the modern indie horror games "get it" quite like WCS does.

Mar 19, 2026·37h·Verified

Steam User 1526STEAMRecommended

9 out of 10, great game, very intriguing story
puzzles are fun and satisfying

Mar 19, 2026·26h·Verified

Steam User 6056STEAMNot recommended

Amazing stutter fest. Worse than any UE5 release. Had to quit at Milton Wharf because of how unbearable it got.

Mar 18, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 9054STEAMRecommended

[h1]Лучшая инди 2021, и точка[/h1]

Если бы не It Takes Two, это была бы игра года без вариантов. А так для меня это лучшая инди 2021 года, и одна из самых сильных историй, которые я вообще видел в инди играх.

Это тот редкий случай, когда всё работает вместе. Сюжет реально цепляет и держит до самого конца. Истории пациентов не просто для галочки, каждая из них ощущается личной, тяжёлой и продуманной. И самое главное, игра не просто рассказывает это текстом или катсценами, она заставляет тебя проживать всё через геймплей.

Механики вставлены идеально. Под каждую историю свои идеи, свои головоломки, своё ощущение происходящего. Нет ощущения, что ты делаешь одно и то же. Игра постоянно меняется, подкидывает новые ситуации и не даёт заскучать.

Атмосфера вообще отдельный уровень. Она не просто пугает, она давит, цепляет и иногда даже выбивает из колеи. Музыка, звук, визуал, всё работает на общее ощущение, и в итоге ты реально погружаешься в это состояние.

Это не просто хоррор. Это история про людей, про страхи и про попытку с ними справиться. И сделано это на уровне, до которого многим AAA проектам ещё очень далеко.

Mar 18, 2026·25h·12·Verified

Steam User 7501STEAMRecommended

good game

Mar 17, 2026·14h·1·Verified

Steam User 9564STEAMRecommended

есть над чем стоит задуматься (особенно главы с Алленом, Лукаса и Десмонда чего стоят)

Mar 17, 2026·14h

Steam User 1160STEAMRecommended

Don't miss this wonderful gem of a psychological horror game. It's beautiful, it's touching, it has genuinely awesome villains* and very well-written characters. Play it!

Mar 17, 2026·24h·Verified

Steam User 8612STEAMRecommended

Absolute 10/10 game. This was perfect for a story game to crash through while stuck inside for a couple days. The only downside that I encountered during my entire playthrough was that they limited the amount of times I could pet Tonia.

How dare you.

Mar 16, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 4014STEAMRecommended

Je m'attendais à un jeu d'horreur et au final un peu, mais pas vraiment. Au début j'étais un peu perdu et mitigé et finalement le jeu est tellement plus profond que ce que je pensais, il faut se laisser emmener par le scénario et bien lire tout ce qu'on nous propose pour mieux comprendre et ressentir certains détails de l'histoire. La B.O et l'ambiance sont incroyable ce qui est un gros plus! Ce jeu m'a émeu et je l'avais pas vu venir.

Mar 16, 2026·17h·Verified

Steam User 2565STEAMRecommended

+ good story
+ amazing songs
+ cute cat

- sometime it is unclear what I suppose to do

Mar 16, 2026·12h

Steam User 6316STEAMRecommended

Ты могла бы быть хорошей, но тебя нашли банально раскрытые истории, скучнейший геймплей и странные загадки. Я тебя больше рекомендую, чем не рекомендую потому что в меня ты не попала, но своих денег явно стоишь, играйте если хотите, если не хотите - не играйте, главное - живите счастливо.

Mar 16, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 1197STEAMNot recommended

36 mins in and the elevator button is broken. It was missing, I replaced it, and now the game thinks it is still missing even though it is visually there. I can't go forward and the the autosave is stuck with the bug. I would have to restart the entire save file.

Mar 15, 2026·1h·Verified

Steam User 1397STEAMRecommended

Совершеннно невероятная игра, настоящий скрытый самородок и причина ради того чтобы тестировать новые инди проекты. Любовь создателей к своему детищу видно в каждой детали- меняющийся и отражающий нужные детали визуальный стиль у каждого пациента и в мире вокруг, отличное музыкальное сопровождение, уникальные геймдизайн решения , а также головоломки, идеальный антогонист и трогающие истории наших пациентов. Игра и вправду играет на струнах твоего разума так как ей заблагорассудится

Mar 15, 2026·13h·Verified

Steam User 3158STEAMRecommended

beautiful game and soundtrack

Mar 15, 2026·9h·1·Verified

Steam User 0923STEAMRecommended

绝对是佳作，打折十块物超所值。解谜有不算难，难了也能看攻略，游戏算是资源管理类的射击游戏，还是的多用场景而且打准的，要不然贼难受。游戏不算太吓人，里面甚至有些跳脸是友军的。反正强烈推荐

Mar 15, 2026·19h·Verified

Steam User 1420STEAMRecommended

In Sound Mind has got to be just about one of the most important games I've ever played. Words cannot describe how special this game is to me. I first played it back in 2022 because I saw it was free on Epic Games. I thought "Oh, that's the game that The Living Tombstone was teasing on their channel." and copped it immediately. I was excited. And, my god, it was amazing. It's been four years now and I finally decided to replay- after years of talking about it to other people, telling them it was one of the best games ever made, singing its praises, the whole nine yards, my memory of it had gotten foggy. The story, the gameplay, all of it was getting a bit distant. So when I replayed this game and loved it just as much as I did back then, if not more so, I was delighted, and not at all surprised.

When I say this is the best game I've ever played, I really do mean that. The level design is on-point. The combat is frantic and tense but if you understand it well enough you'll be moving like Doomguy. The soundtrack genuinely has to be the greatest I've heard in a game ever. And the story... the STORY... of course, without spoiling, this is the most emotional, most compelling narrative I've ever experienced in anything. Ever. It's subtle where it works, and direct where it needs to be. It balances a great sense of humor with a scary atmosphere and darker subject matter PERFECTLY. All of this game's characters are great. There are literally no misses here. The voice acting is good, the writing is good, and the way they integrate the story into the game's visuals and gameplay is nothing short of superb.

Do you get the point I'm trying to make here? IN SOUND MIND IS REALLY GOOD. This game rivals Silent Hill 2. This game is better than bacon. If you haven't played In Sound mind, YOU HAVE NOT LIVED. Play this game. 100% this game. Pick it apart. Replay it. Get obsessed with its soundtrack. Come to understand its story and its themes. Lock it into your brain forever as a piece of you and who you are. In Sound Mind has been one of the greatest inspirations in all of my artistic endeavors (of which there are not many, none of which are very significant, but I digress.)

Pay full price, wait for a sale, see if it's made free again on Epic Games, what have you. Just. Play it. Get the game, but also like... GET the game, you feel me? Yeah. Yeah you do. Go play In Sound Mind.

Mar 15, 2026·11h·1·Verified

Steam User 9085STEAMRecommended

This game is absolutely amazing. from story to gameplay to music! I really hope they will make a sequel to it.

Mar 14, 2026·11h·1·Verified

Steam User 1728STEAMRecommended

душевно

Mar 14, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 0401STEAMRecommended

Dave the goat

Mar 14, 2026·3h·1

Steam User 7132STEAMRecommended

It is very fun so far!

Mar 13, 2026·8h·Verified

Steam User 2211STEAMRecommended

воспринимайте игру как пародию, а не как самого представителя жанра, и тогда игра вам понравится

Mar 13, 2026·6h

Steam User 5995STEAMRecommended

微恐

Mar 13, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 0324STEAMRecommended

стоит меньше, чем чупа чупс

Mar 12, 2026·2h·1·Verified

Steam User 6302STEAMRecommended

"See me and the boys
We got plans for what comes later
After the war
Got names for a band
And jobs for each other"

Supimpa.

Mar 12, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 9800STEAMRecommended

Good game, doesn't outstay its welcome. Story is pretty good, They did a great job of making the victory against the threats in the game bitter sweet. and the areas are interesting even if screenshots would look a bit plain.

Overall:
Good story, Good characters, Gameplay is solid (not as intentionally annoying as most survival horror games can be).
Hardest difficulty is recommended for the enemies to feel like actual threats for me (maybe im a god gamer who knows?)

price is pretty fair. But If you see it 20%-50% its basically a must have.

Mar 12, 2026·18h·Verified

Steam User 2363STEAMRecommended

对玩家很友好的微恐游戏，尤其里边的[spoiler] 人偶 [/spoiler]，原先注意到它们在不停地变换位置，以为会搞什么突脸杀，结果它们只是想帮助主角而已，如果拿到笔和纸了还能给它们贴上[spoiler] 面部表情 [/spoiler]，很好玩，也很好地缓解了刚开始游戏会有的一些紧张的情绪。
游戏一共有5段回忆，每段回忆都有独特的道具，对应不同的解谜机制和不同的BOSS战，量大管饱。战斗资源也足，很多时候都用不完。每次回家了还有猫猫可以撸，她可爱幽默风趣直率，爱听歌也爱唱歌，你真的是一只很酷的猫猫！
这样的游戏史低只要10块钱，买到就是赚到

Mar 12, 2026·19h·3·Verified

Steam User 3222STEAMRecommended

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ thats what i call a good game

Mar 12, 2026·32h·Verified

Steam User 6560STEAMRecommended

TAT太感人了and ♥♥♥♥ the govermment ♥♥♥♥ the USA

Mar 11, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 7125STEAMRecommended

I paid $3.75 for this game, and let me say, it's no doubt worth the play through at that price. For $35 normal price, mmm, probably not.

The story is good. Great idea and it's told nicely. It's set up for a sequel.

This isn't a horror game in the slightest. It has some, startles, I'd call them, which are usually more funny than scary. Unfortunately the game started to lose me after the first tape, but up to the end of the first tape, it was genuinely really enjoyable; Virginia's story alone was worth $3.75. Afterwards though, it became more of an errand running simulator with how it handled objectives.

The voice acting was also well done. I enjoyed that aspect a lot, and especially, again, in Virginia's chapter.

All characters were done well with good stories. Cool enemy versions of the patients too.

The game does a lot right, but playing through it felt a little chore-like near the end. Worth playing on sale for sure though.

6.5/10

Mar 11, 2026·10h·3·Verified

Steam User 1913STEAMRecommended

não é um jogo de comedia como aparece nos videos. É muito melhor do que isso, profundo, recomendo.

Mar 11, 2026·13h·Verified

Steam User 6487STEAMRecommended

MUY BUEN JUEGO ME GUSTO LA IDEA DE ENTRAR EN LAPSIQUE DE LAS VICTIMAS

Mar 11, 2026·5h·Verified

Steam User 7321STEAMRecommended

D'ordinaire, je n'évalue pas les jeux. Les évaluations étant généralement nombreuses, j'estime que je n'ai pas à le faire. D'autre l'ont déjà fait et mieux que moi, surtout sur des centaines de milliers d'avis.
Si je rédige cette évaluation, c'est parce que ce jeux est bien trop méconnu. Il mérite de l'être plus, et je suis bien content d'être tombé dessus par hasard.

Sur le gameplay, rien de révolutionnaire. C'est très vieille école. On est sur du FPS, avec un peu d'action, et d'énigmes . Nous ne sommes pas tenus par la main et ça fait plaisir. Les énigmes sont logique, les combats facile en difficulté normale. Personnellement, ça ne m'a pas dérangé... Hormis les sauts parfois capricieux, et que les ennemis de bases sont très peu variés.

Les graphismes sont à l'instar du Gameplay, très classique. Ce n'est pas magnifique mais je ne trouve pas ça laid non plus.

Le jeux ce compose en plusieurs niveaux variés; chacun avec ça mécanique, son ambiance, et son environnement. Le jeux m'a fait penser à Psychonaut, The Evil Within, et Silent Hill dans son idée.
Ce fût un plaisir de parcourir l'histoire à travers ces différents mondes.

Le jeux est un mélange d'horreur, de drame, mais aussi d'humour ! Je ne m'attendais pas à sourire devant ce genre de jeux, aux vues de ces promesses (Sacré Dave). Les musiques sont une grande surprise également ( mention spéciale aux vinyles, ne les ratez pas ! ).

En tant qu'amateur "d'horreur psychologique", le thème abordé dans ce jeux m'a beaucoup parlé. L'histoire, sans être un nouveau standard, a sue me tenir en haleine. Rares sont les jeux que je termine en ce moment, et celui ci a réussi à en faire partie.

En somme, Une agréable surprise qui a durée 11h, ni trop long ni trop court. je ne catégoriserait pas ce jeux en tant que "Survival Horror" mais plutôt comme un jeux d'aventure horrifique.
Mais si vous aimez l'horreur, l'aspect psychologique, un genre qui n'est pas si commun,
vous pouvez tenter votre chance avec ce jeux. Un jeu qui surprend en 2026, Je recommande !

Mar 10, 2026·12h

Steam User 4111STEAMRecommended

Ich bin traurig,
dass ich das Spiel durchgespielt habe.

Super Spiel. Die Story ist perfekt und die hidden messages sind einfach die Kirsche auf der Torte.
Öfter gab es kleine Details, die die Story ergänzt und noch tiefer gemacht haben.

Der Vibe und die Spielweise waren einfach eine 10/10.
Die Story ist eine 11/10.

Auch das Gameplay ist perfekt abgewogen: Rätsel, Monster bekämpfen und Story wechseln sich genau richtig ab, sodass es nie langweilig wird und man immer weiter spielen möchte.

Die Musik ist außerdem richtig gut und verstärkt die Atmosphäre extrem. In manchen Momenten passt sie so gut, dass sie die Emotionen der Szenen nochmal stärker macht.

Ab und zu floss mir auch mal eine Träne runter.

Curiosity killed the cat.
I killed the Cat.

Mar 10, 2026·14h

Steam User 0711STEAMRecommended

perfeito

Mar 9, 2026·16h

Steam User 3669STEAMRecommended

剧情可能有些老套。但还是请保持耐心和优雅。

Mar 9, 2026·21h

Steam User 2834STEAMRecommended

In Sound Mind is a game that keeps an unsettling atmosphere all the way through until the end of the game. The story becomes engaging the more you play it. Definitely not a long game and one to include in your perfected games list.

Mar 9, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 9641STEAMRecommended

Beautiful and creepy atmosphere.

Enjoyed the humourous bits mixed in to.

Mar 9, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 5543STEAMRecommended

Genuinely great game, enjoyed every second of it. would love to see a second one be made

Mar 8, 2026·19h

Steam User 7864STEAMRecommended

79%

Mar 8, 2026·6h·4·Verified

Steam User 7697STEAMRecommended

Un jeu juste incroyable !

Un gameplay très varié passant par de l'exploration, à de la résolution d'énigme ni trop simple ni trop compliqué et à du combat.
Les niveaux sont assez bien agencé, l'immersion est immédiate à chaque fois et on en est pas lassé.
Un rythme parfait et équilibré entre moment de tension et de calme.

L'histoire est très bien raconté à travers de nombreuse notes et des cassette disséminé partout dans les niveaux.

Le jeu ne nous tiens pas par la main comme dans la plupart des jeux récents et nous laisse réfléchir par nous même afin d'avancé.

J'en redemande encore tellement j'ai apprécié !

En promo ou non le jeu en vaut clairement la chandelle !

Mar 8, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 5315STEAMRecommended

[h1]Wow, what a gem[/h1]

I bought this game randomly and it sat in my library for quite a while. At first I avoided it because I assumed it would be another piece of indie “slop”.

[b]I was completely wrong.[/b]

Once I gave it a chance, I became absolutely mesmerized. The visuals are not cutting-edge, but the art direction and atmosphere make the world genuinely beautiful.

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[h2]🧩 Gameplay[/h2]

The [b]puzzles are fantastic[/b]. There are many of them, and they rarely feel repetitive. Each one makes you stop, pay attention, and think in a different way.

The variety of tools and weapons is also well designed. The game encourages you to use everything [i]situationally[/i] instead of relying on one strategy the entire time.

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[h2]🧠 Psychological Horror Done Right[/h2]

This is marketed as a psychological horror game, but the real horror here isn’t monsters.

[b]It’s the mental suffering and trauma the story explores.[/b]

The game touches on themes of trauma, healing, and self-acceptance, and it does so in a thoughtful and emotional way.

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[h2]🎵 Atmosphere[/h2]

The [b]music is beautiful[/b] and fits the tone perfectly.

At the same time, the game includes many genuinely funny jokes and puns that lighten the mood.

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[h2]🐈 Important Feature[/h2]

There is also a [b]cat[/b].

A lovely, fluffy, adorable, and helpful cat.

[b]10/10 design decision.[/b]

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[h2]Final Thoughts</h2>

Please [b]do not skip this game[/b]. It is absolutely worth experiencing. The story left a lasting impression on me.

Thank you to the developers — this game will live in my heart for a long time and even helped me process some of my own struggles.

[i]— A player living with PTSD and MADD[/i]

Mar 7, 2026·28h·2·Verified

Steam User 5586STEAMRecommended

This horror game is unique. I recommend it to anyone who doesn’t want to play another copycat horror game.

Also, despite the title, you might not stay in sound mind while playing.

Mar 7, 2026·17h·3·Verified

Steam User 4682STEAMRecommended

Pretty solid game.
Story is great, will not spoil it, play it blind.
Fun Puzzles, that dont get annoying. Each boss "fight" is actually designed incredibly well.

Game does have a little jank tho. Guns leave a lot to be desired.
Wish the gasmask could be equipped and not be removed when you swap to a flash light or anything else.

I'd give it like a 7/10 with all that said

Mar 7, 2026·7h

Steam User 9940STEAMRecommended

神作无需多言,本人对心理学方面不太了解但是玩过P4这款游戏就会很好理解,游戏也充满了很多次解谜之类的小巧思还有一些神话,不知道有没有续作毕竟结尾好像是开放的但这么久过去了应该是真没续作了

Mar 7, 2026·9h·1·Verified

Steam User 3001STEAMNot recommended

Very incompetently made game.
Game has extreme stuttering with vsync enabled and movement controls are broken when vsync is disabled (for example trying to move backwards using "S" sometimes takes multiple seconds to respond)

Also the game only shows gamepad prompts despite using mouse and kb.

Mar 6, 2026·Verified

Steam User 5751STEAMRecommended

Highly reccomend this game.. if you ever wanted to play something with riddles, scary yet relaxing and adventurous this game is exactly like you wanted.. all i say to not to spoil much is that Main character trying to understand his patiens, problems, pain they been through while discovering the reason why they turned like that.. what happened when you understood all of them? well thats my friends is that you have find out all by yourself and Face Your Fears with your patiens like a team

Mar 6, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 0018STEAMRecommended

好游戏，但我是一点也解谜不了，何况游戏不够恐怖、还有追逐。

Mar 6, 2026·Verified

Steam User 5728STEAMRecommended

wow...
Comment ce jeu a-t-il pu rester aussi longtemps sous les radars ?
Pourquoi je trouve cela incorrect qu'il soit a 2.00€ en promo sur steam ?

Tout est bon dans ce jeu, tout est à garder.

Ce jeu c'est comme passer d'un silent hill 2 (original) à madmax en deux secondes, puis terminer sur un battlefield, pour revenir sur un bioshock, en passant par du lovecraft...
Que des éléments imprévus, de l'exploration, aucun bug, un gameplay simple mais propre...
Le lore, les dialogues, tout est à garder

On vous laisse en roue libre, avec juste des notes et de la doc un peu partout pour comprendre le lore, et quoi faire. Vous n'êtes pas directement guidés. Et c'est tant mieux, les devs vous mènent par le bout du nez, et on le voit même pas. Un gros bravo au level design.

Je n'ai pas autant pris plaisir à explorer depuis Prey
(je laisse clair obscure et elden ring hors compétition)

Mais allez y, foncez !!!

Mar 6, 2026·16h

Steam User 2927STEAMRecommended

ABSOLUTE CINEMA.

Holy shxtt. Probably the first horror game that made me this emotinal(if we are not talking about zombie horror that is). Last time i played horror game this good was Alan wake 2. Story is remarkable. Graphic is good but not great. sound track is good. combat is okay i played in easy mode so it was all about experience and story.

The creativity is insane. They really put such a love in this game. This is a true Psychological horror game right here. The atmosphere is there, few jumpscare scared the shxt out of me. I will say its not overally scary game at all but its all worth the experience.

5/5. Truely a hidden gem.

ps: pet the cat as much as you can

Mar 6, 2026·8h·7

Steam User 8537STEAMRecommended

я автор канала †BlAsCe†, и мне хочется высказать своё мнение по данной игре.
Игра, прекрасна во всех нарпавлениях! Скажу, только одно, вам стоит поиграть в эту игру!

Mar 5, 2026·13h·Verified

Steam User 7669STEAMRecommended

It is a great game. The story is captivating, the idea is very interesting, and vinyl records sound very good, shout out to The Living Tombstone. I wan't found of fighting, so I avoided combat as much as possible. I liked the collectibles, it was quite interesting to collect everything, and not hard. Overal, very good game, and Dave is the goat,

Mar 5, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 8923STEAMRecommended

I first found out about this game a while ago through a Steam review on the Alan Wake page that pointed out the similarities. At the time, I wasn’t convinced I wanted to give it a chance. Now I wish I had tried it earlier, because it surpassed my expectations by a long shot!

In Sound Mind is a first-person psychological horror game that doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares like many indie titles do. Instead, it builds a distinctive atmosphere through subtle environmental changes and a persistent stalker enemy (Agent Rainbow) who constantly tries to catch you off guard. You play as Desmond, a therapist attempting to uncover the truth by entering his patients’ minds and helping them confront their behavioral issues.

Each patient’s story is engaging and worth exploring. The puzzles are enjoyable, and the original music by The Living Tombstone makes the world feel alive. Even the main building is thoughtfully designed, and the progression feels natural without the need for immersion-breaking handholding techniques (such as yellow tape or conveniently placed white cloths). Despite some areas offering extensive exploration, it’s actually difficult to get truly lost, you know exactly what to do with every step and that's how you know the developers are actual gamers.

There are a few aspects that could have been improved, such as the combat, which lacks depth, and the limited enemy variety, which leads to some repetitive encounters. The starting area could have functioned more clearly as a tutorial, and the final boss felt somewhat underwhelming. However, this is one of those rare cases where I’m glad the developers prioritized the game’s flow, narration, voice acting, sound design, and overall atmosphere — all of which make it a genuine pleasure to play.

In conclusion, In Sound Mind is one of the best indie horror games I’ve played, and it deserves far more exposure. I highly recommend picking it up — especially at a 90% discount, which is an absolute steal for such a great experience.

Mar 4, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 2385STEAMNot recommended

TL:DR: Not for me - but definitely a good game for some players.

There's a lot of heart put into this game, and it shows. The puzzle aspects and the limited lore are great, and I wouldn't mind exploring a mostly open-world version of this game without direct combat. The first boss is a great example of indirect combat - she'll attack you, but the only thing to do is run away and hide.

I love FPS shooter open world games - the new Fallouts, Far Cry, etc, but the FPS shooter aspect is where this game falls way off for me, alongside the heavy-handed mental health messaging and the levels being separate entities.

The gun controls and the enemies that show up are both so floaty that combat is never satisfying outside of boss battles, which rarely involve direct combat. I also realllllly dislike the fact that this is not an actual open world game, it's 5-6 open levels that you can return to, but if you do, you have to play the whole lever again to go back and get the collectibles. I think they should have had several ways to get back to the main base throughout the levels, and have the levels connect more directly to the hub (just make them the "doors" instead of tapes).

As for the mental health messaging: I would very much like more games that deal with mental health, and the "guilt the therapist carries" theme in this one is a great message - but the actual dialogue, messaging, and even the songs are so on the nose. I think a subtler approach, even if you kept the same characterizations, would go a long way. The phone calls are way too much, I get it.

I don't really know that I would call this game Psychological Horror so much as Psychological Examination - and what it examines isn't very original. The therapy language is so light that it made me wonder if the creators have ever actually been to therapy, and I feel like that's an indictment. Also - these people would be going to a psychiatrist if it was court-ordered.

If you are OK with heavy-handed "messed up" characters and language that is very on the nose, and if you can get past the gunplay and having to redo levels for collectibles, then you'll likely really enjoy this game. I just can't recommend it for the average gamer or those who play for the characters / story, as it's frustrating to play at many points and the dialogue just turns me off.

Mar 4, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 0141STEAMRecommended

This game is fantastic. The story, puzzles, voice acting, and atmosphere are all well done. Without spoilers, it follows a therapist exploring the minds of his patients. As such, it can touch on some heavy themes around mental health. Each chapter feels unique and has it's own mechanic that you're trying to "solve", but there is still a coherent plot unfolding across all chapters, despite their uniqueness. It's not too long and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Plus, the soundtrack is a headbanger. Would recommend.

Mar 4, 2026·17h

Steam User 7487STEAMRecommended

i have been playing this for 3 hours and it still going honest so far the best game i have played in a moment. y'all should try it

Mar 4, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 0677STEAMRecommended

Im sad that this game is pretty dead now but it deserves so much more<33 just bought it after watching others play when it had its prime would love to buy the discs as merch <33

Mar 3, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 5134STEAMRecommended

音乐和游戏很搭，搭配在一起很有感觉，关卡设计可以感觉出有细心的打磨，值得一玩

Mar 3, 2026·24h·Verified

Steam User 4041STEAMRecommended

imba

Mar 3, 2026·5h

Steam User 7450STEAMRecommended

Dá pra perceber que In Sound Mind é um jogo que nasce do coração dos desenvolvedores, uma obra que sabe exatamente o que é e, a partir dessa clareza, se propõe a entregar a melhor experiência possível ao jogador. Trata-se de um terror psicológico que entende o próprio gênero e o utiliza como ferramenta narrativa, não apenas como susto ou ambientação.

Sua narrativa é profunda e emocionalmente envolvente, abordando temas delicados como saúde mental e os transtornos da mente humana com sensibilidade e inteligência, sempre ancorada em elementos reais da psicologia. Isso se reflete tanto na história quanto na própria gameplay, como no uso simbólico do espelho quebrado que revela evidências, mas nunca reflete o próprio protagonista, evocando a ideia de imparcialidade do terapeuta, alguém que não deve se deixar atravessar pelas dores de seus pacientes, mas sim conduzi-los por meio dessas reflexões.

O jogo funciona quase como uma sessão de terapia interativa, em que cada capítulo mergulha na mente de um paciente diferente, nos levando a conhecer e entender as questões que os levaram até Desmond e os caminhos trilhados a partir daí. No final, ainda entrega a cereja do bolo ao levantar a grande pergunta que ecoa muito além da mente do protagonista: e quem é que cuida da cabeça do palhaço?

Ainda assim, In Sound Mind não se leva 100% a sério, sabendo dosar muito bem momentos de terror, tensão e humor ao longo da experiência, sem jamais perder o respeito pelos temas que aborda.

A gameplay é simples, mas divertida e inventiva, repleta de quebra-cabeças e mistérios sempre integrados ao tema central, reforçando a narrativa. Pequenos detalhes fazem toda a diferença, como fazer carinho em uma gata tirona, o Agente Arco-Íris se esgueirando pelos cenários e pregando peças no protagonista e o hi-five mais épico do mundo dos games.

A trilha sonora é outro destaque absoluto, criada especialmente para o jogo pela minha banda favorita, The Living Tombstone, grupo já conhecido por imprimir alma e identidade em suas composições, e que aqui vai além, oferecendo para cada personagem um disco que traduz musicalmente suas inseguranças mais profundas e seus conflitos internos.

In Sound Mind é a prova viva de que videogames podem ser arte e, se alguém ainda duvidar disso, basta colocar esse jogo em suas mãos e ter coragem de encarar a iridescência que ele provoca.

Mar 3, 2026·74h·1·Verified

Steam User 6569STEAMRecommended

My brother highly recommended this game to me, so i streamed it to him while playing.
I went into this game blind, I had never really heard about it and the steam page didn't really capture the way the game plays. With this in mind it didn't take me long to get hooked, I wanted to know more, to piece together the story and see the whole picture. This universe is so interesting and the storytelling is so rich. especially with reading all the notes.
This game is absolutely beautiful, to the game play and music to the amazingly well made puzzles. Also they reward you for exploring.
I loved every second of playing it.

I played the game through steam family, but i bought it so that i could write this review.
Can't recommend enough, pick up this game if you are even slightly interested.

Mar 3, 2026·15h·2·Verified

Steam User 6092STEAMRecommended

Kinda like if psychonauts was a survival horror FPS.

Mar 2, 2026·12h

Steam User 9415STEAMRecommended

cool!!!

Mar 2, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 6656STEAMRecommended

very good game

Mar 2, 2026·24h·Verified

Steam User 7416STEAMRecommended

Es un juego maravilloso a nivel de historia y de jugabilidad, lo recomiendo totalmente si quieren pasar un buen rato tratando de resolver los puzzles e investigando a fondo cada historia tanto de los pacientes como del propio terapeuta, simplemente hermoso al igual que Tonia <3.
Es imposible no sentir empatía y reflejarse en las historias de los personajes que nos hacen sumergir en sus emociones, inseguridades y traumas, transmitiendo al espectador una sensación única que no cualquier juego hace.

Mar 1, 2026·15h·1·Verified

Steam User 9029STEAMRecommended

Wow.
I did not expect to like this game as much as I did.
First thing, the gameplay, it has a kind of old school feel to it. Your character can go really fast and travel a lot of ground in moments, which makes backtracking to collect items a breeze. It's a nice blend of adventure and shooting, although the adventure takes the biggest chunk of the pie, while the moments fighting enemies spice up some of the downtime between set-pieces and puzzles.

I kind of wished the horror element would have played a bigger part. Don't get me wrong, it has some tense and scary moments, but most of the horror is front-loaded in the first chapter. What I DO appreciate though, there are no "cheap" audio stinger jumpscares, you know the ones.

The voice acting is great, the music is great, sound design and ambiance is also satisfying. But one of the best parts has to be the level design. You can really tell the people behind this game know what they are doing and have actually played games before. The game has a natural flow to it, rarely I had to ask myself "where do I go, what do I do?" Exploration is supported with special items helping you reach places formerly unreachable.

On the downside though, performance sometimes felt a little inconsistent, the game never crashed or anything like that, but had some micro-stutters here and there which can throw you off a little bit. Nothing entirely game-breaking though. Fast load times, no bugs have been encountered.

Overall, I think this is a great game, well worth your time and money. A true gem honestly, I'd give it a solid 8/10, bravo!

Mar 1, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 7193STEAMRecommended

very well made , hidden gem.

Feb 28, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 0358STEAMRecommended

Truly an unexpected hidden gem, the soundtrack and everything is genuinely amazing.
Highly recommend this game, I did not expect to like it this much.

Feb 28, 2026·7h·8·Verified

Steam User 5060STEAMRecommended

9/10

I cannot recommend this game enough. everything about this game, from head to toe, start to finish, was an amazing journey. Each tape was beautifully hand-crafted, with no tape being too similar to one another. The stories of each patient, each tragic loss genuinely makes you feel awful for them, with each character's struggles being very close to home and also tying in very well with their in-game mechanics. Every moment in the story comes full circle near the end, with the game making great use of its overarching antagonist; Agent Rainbow, whom even the protagonist, ESPECIALLY the protagonist, was affected by.

This game is not without flaws, however. To someone playing the game for the first time, the game can be really confusing at times, I remember spending over 20 minutes sometimes on specific areas because the game didn't properly instruct you on what to do (but then again a few of those times have also been due to my genuine stupidity). In addition, I felt that the Agent Rainbow boss fight was a liitttlee bit underwhelming, but aside from that it was still really fun. The game at times does feel a bit like a walking sim, but thankfully that wasn't throughout the entire game. As a matter of fact, despite the many mechanics given to you throughout the game, they're ALL utilized greatly with each chapter and the order you obtain them in.

Completing each tape and getting a step closer to the truth, what was really going on, was really satisfying. There were actual moments in this game that actually had me feeling really bad for Desmond's patients, most specifically, Max and Virginia. Each patient's story tied into one another like a perfect puzzle, and I really enjoyed it. The aforementioned boss fight with Agent Rainbow, despite not having the best gameplay, is still one of my favorite parts of the entire game. the story revolves around each patient trying to overcome their fears, and this final fight with Rainbow was essentially Desmond's turn to overcome his fears.

The Living Tombstone's music fits PERFECTLY for this game, they were how I found out about this game and I really do thank them for it. In Sound Mind is, truthfully, one of the best games I have ever played. A tragic cast of characters, beautiful chapters, an angelic soundtrack, gorgeous environments, a rich story, and pretty much EVERYTHING about this game, I love very much. I WILL be seated if a possible In Sound Mind 2 ever gets confirmed.

Feb 28, 2026·86h·2·Verified

Steam User 1529STEAMRecommended

hidden gem

Feb 27, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 9751STEAMRecommended

Hidden gem

Feb 27, 2026·17h·Verified

Steam User 7763STEAMNot recommended

Игру не смог пройти до конца. Прослушал 3 пленки из 4 (?).
Сложно назвать, что в игре хорошее. Может быть, только кошка.
Самая худшая часть - геймплей. По сути каждая кассета представляет собой вот этот самый гениальнейший геймплей, заключенный между текстом, озвученным пациентом. В это невозможно играть. Геймплей - это поля с загадками: загадками либо очень простыми, либо настолько контринтуитивными, что возникает желание подглядеть в гайд, а когда понимаешь, как это решать, начинаешь чувствовать симптомы, с которыми пациенты приходили к главному герою.
Сюжет постный, тему психических расстройств можно было подать гораздо интереснее. Тут это выражается главным образом в виде текста и метафоричных образов противников, противостоящих герою на протяжении ВСЕЙ геймплейной линии кассеты, чем успевают изрядно надоесть.
Музыка посредственная. Обычно, я ее не замечал.
В целом игра не ощущается целостной. Чем-то напоминает Case 2: Animatronics Survival: там тоже вот такая тупая геймплейная химера, на которую нятагивается откровенно слабый сюжет. Это не воспринимается как игра, это воспринимается как сплошное препятствие. И я его не одолел в итоге. Очень грустно, потому что сеттинг обещал зрелище.

Feb 27, 2026·13h·2·Verified

Steam User 5384STEAMNot recommended

Думал что это хоть что то интересное в плане сюжета. Но с третьей историей я начал понимать что похоже тут нечего нету интересного. Посмотрел сюжет в интернете и понял на этот кал тратить свое время мне не хочется
ИГРУ БРОСИЛ. Душные головоломки без какого либо подстегивающего элемента
Одни из худших 6ч которые я потратил
ПРОХОДИТЕ МИМО. ДАЖЕ НА РАСПРОДАЖЕ

Feb 27, 2026·6h·3·Verified

Steam User 0968STEAMRecommended

Scenari cupi ed a tratti ti fanno sbalzare dal divano
Interessante come game, sarebbe stato meglio avere una mappa del luogo per orientarsi a volte ci si perde .
Generalmente carino.
Game in prima persona

Feb 27, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 3206STEAMRecommended

Потрясающая игра. Стоит своих денег, однозначно. Поиграть, подумать, испытать чувство страха, посмеяться и конечно пустить слезу. Я очень сильно плакала в финале. Мне она очень понравилась. Главный герой, истории его пациентов и вспомогательные линии дающие задел на продолжение истории, очень запали в душу. Очень хочется второй части.
Дополню отзыв более подробно после повторного прохождения :З
От себя однозначно рекомендую <З

Feb 26, 2026·43h·3·Verified

Steam User 9870STEAMRecommended

好游戏，给我玩爽了，就是要给制作组说一下，第五章结局唱歌的时候有bug，画面不出现，我还以为发生了什么，然后读档重来就正常了

Feb 26, 2026·12h

Steam User 8064STEAMRecommended

Even if it doesn't redefine the horror genre in any way, the game does a lot of things well. Can give you a nice scare, the puzzles are decent and not tedious, the writing's good, and it doesn't overstay its welcome.

Feb 25, 2026·20h·Verified

Steam User 0975STEAMRecommended

Awesome :)

Feb 25, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 1498STEAMNot recommended

Extremely cringe

Feb 24, 2026·13h·1·Verified

Steam User 5205STEAMRecommended

not a bad game, lowkey cringe tho

Feb 24, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 4846STEAMRecommended

I seriously can’t believe I didn’t discover In Sound Mind sooner
this horror game completely surprised me in the best way possible. 10/10

Feb 24, 2026·13h

Steam User 5590STEAMRecommended

[h1][b]The game has a talking cat [/b][/h1]

[h3][b]What I liked about the game[/b][/h3]
[list]
[*] Fantastic soundtrack. The soundtrack blends in well with the game’s theme.

[*] I like the idea behind the game/story. I like the idea that you can use cassette tapes to enter the world of Desmond’s (protagonist) patients to discover what happened to them. I like the role that Mayer Pharmaceutical (one of the game’s main antagonists) played and how it was linked to the patients. I like that you have a hub area to explore and come back to. The game can make you feel emotional sometimes.

[*] Likable characters like Tonia, Desmond and the best character in all gaming history Dave. I liked that Tonia is a cat. I thought the bosses throughout the game were amazing.

[*] I thought the puzzles throughout the game were fun and not overly challenging. They’re not the type of puzzles that make you look up a guide or make you put foot through the monitor.

[*] The game has its scary moments. The supermarket level was probably the best.

[*] Plenty of hidden items throughout the game. As you play through the game you will come across items which will unlock new areas, like a glass shard or flare gun.

[*] The game play was solid.

[*] The game was just the right length.

[h3][b]What I disliked or was disappointed with[/b][/h3]

[*] Enemies (excluding bosses) were a bit boring. The game’s common enemies reminded me of them boring tar-like enemies from Resident Evil 7.

[*] Would have liked the game to have been scarier. The first cassette was fantastic, but
unfortunately, in terms of scariness, the rest of the tapes went a bit downhill in that regard. The level locations were perfect and the horror atmosphere is good, but the horror could have been better.

[*] Too family friendly, needed more blood and gore.

[*] Would have been cool if the player could use melee weapons.

[*] Stamina is a bit pathetic, even when upgraded. It made the last tape and the final boss a pain in the ass to complete.

[*] Agent Rainbow (main antagonist) was a bit over the top.
[/list]

[h3][b]Conclusion[/b][/h3]
It’s amazing how We Create Stuff have gone from creating mods to making their first full game. The game reminded me a lot of Alan Wake, with it taking place in a small town. The game tells a very interesting story. The game also has an amazing soundtrack and enjoyable puzzles. If you like story driven games, then I highly recommend you give this game a go.

[h1][b]8/10[/b][/h1]

Feb 24, 2026·16h·5·Verified

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