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In Sound Mind
Developer We Create Stuff
In Sound Mind is a 2021 psychological horror game developed by We Create Stuff and published by Modus Games. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
386 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
228 positive · 26 negative
95% range 85–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 228 | 26 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 47 | 0 | 80 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
3,943 of 4,150 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 211 yes, 26 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 237 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (6,668 of 7,035 positive).
Players praise the game's storytelling and handling of mental health themes. [1][2][3] Some find it not very scary, with enemies feeling unthreatening. [4][5][6] The soundtrack and atmosphere are widely appreciated. [2][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [15]
I was really enjoying the game, but it glitched halfway through and I couldn't continue. In Max's tape, you're supposed to use the flare gun to dispel some darkness to get into the Freezer Storage area, but no matter how many times I tried, the flare gun would not dispel the darkness to let me progress. I checked forums and videos, and I'm certain I'm doing it correctly, but it still does not work. The only thing I …
- [2]
You can pat the cat. I genuinely loved this game. It was a bit of a struggle at times for me due to motion sickness, but for the large part I was able to play up to 4hrs without dramas. The game handles mental illness incredibly well - something very rare in the psychological horror genre. I loved diving into the story and finding all the secrets and connections. There's more to it than meets the eye. It had a few …
- [4]
I have enjoyed the game, though I have some mixed feelings. Fist things first: it fails as a horror game. The enemies don't feel threatening, I even found them goofy most of the time. I liked the atmosphere, but it felt more melancholic than scary. The puzzles quality varies: some feel like chores, others are fun. Either way, very few of them play into the horror aspect of the game. That said, I think the highlight …
- [3]
LOVE IT! <3 this game is my favorite game of all time ive played it so much. (i had to play offline alot so i don't have accurate hours because i had a horrible internet situation where i used to live so i could not put all my data into the steam cloud and charts but i do have a dozens of hours) This game covers different mental health disorders in such a unique and tasteful way. so nice to see light shed on these …
- [1]
Not as spooky as I thought it would be but great story telling. A few good jump scares but very subtle. Reminded of a mix of Layers of Fear, Amnesia, and RE2 Remake.
Summarised from 34 of the 338 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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In Sound Mind sits at 90% positive across 254 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
On Metacritic, In Sound Mind received positive reviews on Windows and Xbox Series X/S, but the PlayStation 5 version received mixed reviews. PC Gamer said it was competently made but felt it is a retread of previous psychological horror video games. Bloody Disgusting felt that In Sound Mind used familiar tropes in a better way than many other games, making it a memorable game and a solid debut.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 386 · most liked firstI'm glad I picked up achievement hunting in In Sound Mind as how to relax with a comfort game because: 1. I get to appreciate the game's little details all over again 2. I learned there are more randomized decor and details than I thought and I love how they do it
positive · AI labelView post →I bought In Sound Mind because I wanted us to finish it together someday A horror game probably sounds like a small thing but to me it was going to be late night talks random screams laughing at dumb scares and sharing moments I thought would stay longer Now the game just sits there carrying a version of the future I once hoped for Maybe you never realized how much those little things meant to me but they did I still hope life treats you gently and gives you reasons to smile the same way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good, takes about 30 hours to fully complete *everything* by yourself, probably way shorter if you use a guide but I'd advise against it. If you're used to FPS shooters, then choose the Hard difficulty. Normal is too easy and takes the threat away from the enemies and would have made them feel like an inconvenience at best. Just make sure you turn V-sync on, otherwise the game will be trying to create infinite frames as it has no cap, and you'll be at 100% GPU usage which had me VERY…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not as spooky as I thought it would be but great story telling. A few good jump scares but very subtle. Reminded of a mix of Layers of Fear, Amnesia, and RE2 Remake.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a budding psychologist, I’d highly recommend every psychology student and enthusiast to experience this masterpiece. The way it integrates Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious is both creative and intellectually satisfying. I initially feared the story might lose its logical ground, but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ was not only coherent but beautifully profound. I’m eagerly waiting for Part 2. And if the developers ever weave in elements of spirituality especially non-duality, it could…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can pat the cat. I genuinely loved this game. It was a bit of a struggle at times for me due to motion sickness, but for the large part I was able to play up to 4hrs without dramas. The game handles mental illness incredibly well - something very rare in the psychological horror genre. I loved diving into the story and finding all the secrets and connections. There's more to it than meets the eye. It had a few jumpscares but they weren't really the focus of the game, and the soundtrack…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this a long time ago, and I regret just playing it now. I just finish the first chapter and it already amazing. Get this if you like psychological horror!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Done with stream and In Sound Mind I love this game so very dearly. It's beautifully executed and handles its topics with so much respect, and care and it is such a rare gift in a sea of horror games that vilify mental struggles. I'm so happy I got to show this game to you all
positive · AI labelView post →In Sound Mind was the planned game for tonight but I wanna give Oblivion remake a whirl. If it shits itself (it probably will) we'll swap back and I'll just play OG Oblivion with modpacks at a later date lmao
neutral · AI labelView post →Schedule is live for the week We are moving things around as I want to play more Ace Combat 8 on Monday Depending upon how Wednesday & Friday goes - I will most likely finish In Sound Mind this week and continue with Signalis
neutral · AI labelView post →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,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really great game let down by modern game design tropes. You know the memes where a video game character won't shut up, telling you exactly what to do immediately and without prompting? That's who you play as. You click on a screw and your character says something like "I could unscrew this". Every time. However, it's a wonderfully told story. Even if the subject is one I've heard before, it's told in a unique way. The gameplay is interesting and I enjoyed looking for collectibles. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This review is based on 100% completion and 10 hours of gameplay. Recommendation: Would I recommend this game? Absolutely. This is a surprisingly great little gem that I genuinely loved. From the story to the environmental storytelling, puzzles, and overall gameplay, everything comes together to create a really strong experience. The game does touch on some more adult themes, so I wouldn’t say it’s ideal for children, but those themes are handled extremely well. The story is superb. The tone,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm gonna just play this one little game i've been wanting to finish playing called In Sound Mind! It has one of the best soundtracks that I like a lot<3 www.twitch.tv/sweet_scheme #vtlive #vtuber #envtuber #twitchstreamer
positive · AI labelView post →with all the Half-Life 2 talk, if you remember downloading and playing the horror mods ‘Nightmare House 1/2’, you should consider buying the indie horror game ‘In Sound Mind’ same devs, shares a LOT of the dna of NH while being more focused on character writing, not super scary but has a great vibe
neutral · AI labelView post →I have enjoyed the game, though I have some mixed feelings. Fist things first: it fails as a horror game. The enemies don't feel threatening, I even found them goofy most of the time. I liked the atmosphere, but it felt more melancholic than scary. The puzzles quality varies: some feel like chores, others are fun. Either way, very few of them play into the horror aspect of the game. That said, I think the highlight of the game are the characters. Piecing together their stories and peering…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a fantastic game, genuinely. I had such a blast playing through In Sound Mind with you all; thank you for joining me for the finale tonight. We sent everyone over to @thestinga.bsky.social and friends for their big 24 hr party. Take care of yourselves this weekend, and I'll see you Monday!
positive · AI labelView post →Should be GOTY (even in 2026).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Potential spoilers] In Sound Mind is, and I am very dramatically simplifying this, about a therapist trying to overcome his patients’ deaths and his own grief. This game means so much to me from every aspect of my life, because I know what it means to grieve, to feel loss, to have no one believe in you, to reach the edge of the very line that puts you out of commission for all eternity, to say goodbye and never look back. I was not going into it expecting a therapist storyline about pain…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spooky Season horror video game recommendations! 🎃 Fran Bow In Sound Mind The Mortuary Assistant Tormented Souls
neutral · AI labelView post →In my profile you will mostly see drawings, here is one of my latest being this a fan art of a game called In Sound Mind #fanart #digitalart
neutral · AI labelView post →LOVE IT! <3 this game is my favorite game of all time ive played it so much. (i had to play offline alot so i don't have accurate hours because i had a horrible internet situation where i used to live so i could not put all my data into the steam cloud and charts but i do have a dozens of hours) This game covers different mental health disorders in such a unique and tasteful way. so nice to see light shed on these issues in a way like this. This game has helped me through so much, my friend's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, follows the resident evil formula pretty closely but is an enjoyable time. Not too scary of a game due to this predictability, but has its spooky moments. Story is drip fed to you but you get the gist of it after the second "tape". Some neat little mechanics with each area having its own gimmick to both exploration and the stalker enemy, and a solid hub world that teases future mechanics nicely. The environments are nicely varied between areas and reflect the stalker enemies'…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can tell a lot of love went into this game. It's not perfect by any means, but it has tons of good ideas which made it well worth playing through. I took my time playing the game, explore, do side objectives, pet the cat, read stuff, and it took me 15h to complete.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game messes with you so much and not a single time was it ever annoying, more than worth the price tag.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a talking cat What I liked about the game 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…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →G'morn. We're continuing In Sound Mind with Klaw now that he's home! We're three stages in and we're now at my favorite dude in the game See y'all in....uh. A few minutes. I thought it was earlier in the day. Whoops See y'all in 10 minutes
neutral · AI labelView post →I need to gush about a criminally underrated indie for a bit. In Sound Mind is such a cool psychological horror/adventure game with a good mixture of puzzle solving. It feels extremely well created overall and it deserves more love.
positive · AI labelView post →GG's WE STREAM LIVE ON TWITCH NOW! Happy Lovey wuvey day! Mom loves you <3 It's Wine mom Horror night! Come hang with me! I found this cool game called In Sound Mind?? Lets vibe! www.twitch.tv/hopedreams #furry #furrylive #vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →❌END STREAM❌ In Sound Mind is definitely a weird game! Had a lot of fun drumming and hanging out with everyone tonight, do not eat grass. Seriously, just don't! See you all tomorrow for even more insanity, FOR DEMONKINK! #vtuber ⦚ #vsky ⦚ #twitch
neutral · AI labelView post →I hope everyone is having a Happy Halloween! 🎃 I played In Sound Mind for this Halloween 💀 Here is part 1 of my playthough Did you also play a scary game during this Halloween and if so what did you play? 👻 #Vtuber #PNGtuber #ENVtuber www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aibz...
neutral · AI labelView post →A little something from the In Sound Mind game~ I really liked working on this commission ^^
neutral · AI labelView post →It's finally time to play a game I've been gifted for some time now. Join me, as we explore In Sound Mind, won't you? #ENVtuber #Vsky #VTlive twitch.tv/leiishroom
neutral · AI labelView post →We are nearing the end of In Sound Mind! We will conclude it next week as I want to recharge my batteries on the game. We will continue Signalis tomorrow! We took the love over to @avesmhl.com who is playing BOMBANANA for also the TWLOHA charity going on as well!
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm drawn to write a review before finishing my first playthrough because of just how cool this game is. It feels like a strange mix of Source Engine level design, Alan Wake vibes, and a narrative that is strange but inventive. There's a surprising amount of action, but direct combat is uniquely handled. Ammo is scarce so you need to use environmental hazards and careful aim to survive encounters- with there being a solid selection of standard and zone-specific enemy types. Progression is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game first on the ps5 when i was in a really dark place in life, this game actually saved my life
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great psychological horror game with fun puzzles, good jump scares, and an interesting story that kept me hooked till the end. The atmosphere is creepy, and each level feels unique. Definitely worth playing if you enjoy horror games. (It also helped me improve my 3D work by giving me inspiration for textures, materials, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling.) GG
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →idk it's not bad, but bored me after a while
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game with a very compelling story and an epic soundtrack I hope we can get a part 2 in the future
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not even sure where to start with this game. A masterclass in storytelling, music, and puzzles. Not too hard, not too easy, just right. Such a perfect and peak game, I love the living tombstone and will never stop! Recommend to anyone with a functioning frontal lobe...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →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…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →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…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In sound mind Underrated gem of a game My comfort game~ Dave my beloved- @livingtombstone.bsky.social did the music and it bops! #insoundmind #art
positive · AI labelView post →While on the horror stand point, I find it not quite scary, I do find the liking with how 'Electric' everything in this games feels. Although this game is obviously made with a lot of inspiration from other games; In my opinion the gameplay is somehow quite unique, the story is interesting and surprisingly broad despite how personal everything is, and I like that the game never take you off from the driving seat—there's no instances of cutscenes or something of the sort, from the moment you get…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I forgot to follow up on this! This was from the opening of In Sound Mind, a wild psychological horror game with some pretty awesome mechanics. I highly recommend checking it out!
positive · AI labelView post →Welcome to the final day of #InSoundMind and the finale of the Bowenthius Halloween Bohnanza! Time for a dramatic finish for both the game and the event! LIVE NOW 🔴🔴🔴: 🔴 twitch.tv/bowenthius 🔴 🔴 altstream.online/bowenthius 🔴 🦴 #VTuber 🦴 #VSky 🦴 #ENVTuber 🦴 #AltStream 🦴
neutral · AI labelView post →In Sound Mind stream today! I genuinely know nothing about this game other than The Living Tombstone made an OST for it that is awesome got it a while back now I can finally see what it's about >:3
neutral · AI labelView post →We managed to finish In Sound Mind today I give the game 8/10 - great story-telling & level design through the themes of mental health; but the gameplay is a bit lackluster. We took the love over to @emmanessy.bsky.social who is playing 7 Days to Die
positive · AI labelView post →New game tonight! We'll be playing In Sound Mind, an indie psychological horror/action game. And we can pet the cat! CW: Game contains many dark themes, including depression, self-harm, abuse, etc. Please use caution, and take care of yourself if you choose to join these streams.
neutral · AI labelView post →For the Monday and Wednesday streams we will be playing Bramble: The Mountain King and In Sound Mind for the first time... Except for this next Wednesday - for... Ace Combat reasons 😂
neutral · AI labelView post →Fantastic psychological horror game and I can't believe I had never heard of it until a few days ago. I enjoyed the variety of equipment you unlock as you progress through the story, although some items felt a bit useless after awhile. The cannon fodder enemies scattered around don't pose much of a threat, but I like their design, albeit a little generic. The bosses are the clear highlight of this experience and each one is crafted masterfully with a fully unique design, backstory, and voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After leaving the first house and reaching Tape 1, the game finally gets really interesting, i liked more the next tapes tho. It starts giving me strong Resident Evil vibes, especially with the atmosphere, exploration, puzzles and horror. Definitely worth playing if you like Resident Evil-style games!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really solid horror game. In Sound Mind has its flaws, but it is a great experience overall. Graphics: Solid and very atmospheric. Story: Very interesting and well-written. Gameplay: Good and really engaging. Also, Dave is a genuinely chill guy. Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Recommended if you enjoy psychological horror or survival horror games. Oh, and yes—you can pet the cat. 10/10 mechanic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy Tuesday you freaking cuties!💙 Lets wrap up one horror game; My Friendly Neighborhood 😱 and start another with In Sound Mind 😧 🔴LIVE - Twitch.tv/OceanH2 🏳️🌈
neutral · AI labelView post →THIS IS EXACTLY THE GAME I NEEDED. if you're debating on getting this game, just get it!! play it and love it!! this is a psychological, heartfelt, suspenseful, mysterious game with so much charm. The puzzle solving felt as fun to me as my fav game Outer Wild's puzzles, with comparable levels of mystery, intrigue and emotion attached. I was pulled into the story over and over as it developed; the emotional struggles of the patients, those of the player character Desmond, and the slow reveal of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →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.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wooaah the dialogues, unexpected moments, and the puzzles are sooo good… among every horror game Ive seen. this one has the best puzzle design and really amazing jump scares... and by jumpscares I don't mean in the scariest way i mean in a creative way. like, throughout the whole game u'll feel like ur being watched. and if something happens to your character like suddenly the elevator starts falling or something is thrown at you.. it doesn’t happen in a "CUTSCENE" u can literally watch it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really enjoying the game, but it glitched halfway through and I couldn't continue. In Max's tape, you're supposed to use the flare gun to dispel some darkness to get into the Freezer Storage area, but no matter how many times I tried, the flare gun would not dispel the darkness to let me progress. I checked forums and videos, and I'm certain I'm doing it correctly, but it still does not work. The only thing I could potentially do is restart the area or the whole game, but I'm not doing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truly refreshing Although there are distinct traits that this was made by a smaller company, it is an amazingly well made game with a really smart story and gameplay loop. The developers really leaned on the psychological horror aspect, but in truth it was much more of a light horror adventure game. The mechanics are clanky but overall they are implemented to drive the character forward. I haven't beat the game yet so I can't giver any major story criticisms but so far it's solid. It's a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There were many parts that were very good and I think this game started well. Particularly, I liked the third tape. However things started going down hill narratively afterwards. The game play also insisted on being more combat heavy near the end and this game's combat is not good. From a narrative perspective, I understand the what the writing was trying to do and there were earnest attempts at poignant, emotional moments, but they all fell short for me. I saw the attempts but they didn't…
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