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INSIDE
Developer Playdead
Inside (stylized in all caps) is a 2016 puzzle-platform horror game developed and published by Playdead. The game was released for the Xbox One in June 2016, Windows in July, and PlayStation 4 in August, followed by releases for iOS in December 2017, Nintendo Switch in June 2018, and macOS in June 2020. The player controls a boy in a dystopian world, solving environmental puzzles and avoiding death. It is Playdead's… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
560 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
360 positive · 18 negative
95% range 93–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 360 | 18 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 3 | 161 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
26,714 of 27,778 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
96% recommend · 270 yes, 10 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 280 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (73,944 of 76,240 positive).
Players praise the game's oppressive atmosphere and minimalist storytelling. [1][2][3] Many find the puzzles clever and well-paced, enhancing the experience. [2][4][5]
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Representative posts
- [1]
In an ocean of overbearing tutorials, blinking UI elements calling for attention, replay incentives, seasonal events, progress bars to fill out, scores to beat, weekly quests, daily login rewards, and so many more features trying to control our gaming time... it is such a relief to be left alone in peace to figure out a game. Inside never tells you what to do. It can't be grinded. It doesn't have a shop. What it has …
- [2]
Inside hooks you from the very first moment. Without uttering a single word, it pulls you into a bleak, mysterious world that builds tension and curiosity at every turn. The game’s atmosphere is unnerving in the best possible way, its haunting visuals, subtle sound design, and minimalist storytelling create an experience that feels both oppressive and beautiful. The puzzles are clever and well paced, challenging …
- [3]
-----------------------------------------❤️🧡💛💚💙💜---------------------------------------- Even after all these years I'm still not sure exactly what this game is trying to say. Something about existing purely to serve corporate overlords? Regardless the tone INSIDE carries is excellently done, you can almost smell the oppression and despair in the air as you wonder through this dark almost colourless world. It …
- [4]
5/5 STARS! Inside is a hauntingly brilliant game that proves how powerful storytelling can be without a single line of dialogue. From its unsettling opening moments to its unforgettable finale, every scene is meticulously crafted to build tension, mystery, and intrigue. The game's minimalist art style and exceptional sound design create an oppressive atmosphere that never lets up. Its puzzles are consistently clever …
- [5]
INSIDE is a short but unforgettable puzzle-platformer. The atmosphere is eerie from start to finish, the puzzles feel smart without being frustrating, and the ending really sticks with you. It’s one of those games that says a lot without any dialogue simple, dark, and very well-made.
Summarised from 34 of the 318 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
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
96% of the 280 Steam reviewers we collected recommend INSIDE. The complaint that keeps coming up: game is short with limited replay value. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Inside received universal acclaim, according to video game review aggregator website Metacritic. Critics favorably compared the title as a worthy successor to Limbo. The game was one of Polygon and IGN's most anticipated 2016 releases. From previewing the game at E3 2016, IGN's Marty Sliva considered the title to be "Super Limbo", polishing and improving from Playdead's first game into the new title in the same manner that Nintendo had done for its previous games in bringing them to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Kirk Hamilton of Kotaku called the game an "evolution" on what Playdead has succeeded to do with Limbo. Jaz Rignall of USgamer previewed Inside and wrote that it was one…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 560 · most liked firstNEW: In March, Xbox boss Phil Spencer was so impressed by the demo of a Zenimax game codenamed Blackbird that Matt Booty had to tell him to stop playing so the meeting could continue. Yesterday, they canceled it. Inside one of Xbox's most shocking cancellations: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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neutral · AI labelView post →substack.com/@raven9/note... AFTER HE WRECKED IT ON PURPOSE TO GAME THE STOCK MARKET AND INSIDE TRADE THE HELL OUT OF IT.
neutral · AI labelView post →whether I abide by a game title's stylization is 100% a function of how much I respect them as art. 1000xRESIST and INSIDE always get their all-caps.
positive · AI labelView post →Inside the mass call campaign to stop video game censorship aftermath.site/steam-itch-p...
neutral · AI labelView post →Inside of us, there are two wolves. ^ my pitch for an expansion to the Operation board game
neutral · AI labelView post →As of now, I've recorded 38 episodes of Bowser's Inside Story and as of that, we're in the final area of the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →I've now beaten every challenge in Bowser's Inside Story, making it the first aspect of the game I've 100%ed.
neutral · AI labelView post →Everyone remembers that one scene from Tammy's Inside Story, right? Or is this just the entire game? 💙 Wonderful lil YCH from @honeyswells.bsky.social 🥰
neutral · AI labelView post →Inside the swampy shelter from the Brood game that will never see the light of day
neutral · AI labelView post →The viral couple from the Pacers game are on Inside the NBA right now!
neutral · AI labelView post →You can now build parking lots INSIDE the Pyramids of Giza... Wishlist my game: store.steampowered.com/app/3031880/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Inside the fall of GAME: "no games, no accessories - instead we received 136 Zendaya action figures" www.eurogamer.net/inside-the-f...
neutral · AI labelView post →This story is part of Aftermath's Inside Baseball Week, our annual excuse to explore topics so niche and weeds-y that no other video game website would touch them. If you like what you see and want to see more of it, we're running a sale on both our subscription tiers aftermath.site/aftermath-su...
neutral · AI labelView post →In an ocean of overbearing tutorials, blinking UI elements calling for attention, replay incentives, seasonal events, progress bars to fill out, scores to beat, weekly quests, daily login rewards, and so many more features trying to control our gaming time... it is such a relief to be left alone in peace to figure out a game. Inside never tells you what to do. It can't be grinded. It doesn't have a shop. What it has is a start, an end and a 4-hour single player adventure in-between. A…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →famously cozy game Inside
positive · AI labelView post →Do y'all have like a video game white whale, like something that never came out or probably never existed beyond some prerendered concepts and you're still obsessed with it. Like mine's Little Devil Inside. I've literally fantasized about that game coming out.
neutral · AI labelView post →reminder that this game has an ARG that still hasnt been solved after a little over 10 years or so now! if you liked this game, please consider lending your support over to the unofficial Playdead discord at https://discord.gg/gTv7Rxxwqa also if you own the game on other platforms it could also be helpful in the future as they've made parts of the ARG involve the game on multiple platforms :3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Little bro spawned out of nowhere, Little bro ran, Little bro got stuck, Little bro used brain, Little bro could run again. --------------------- Sometimes, lit bro got molested, Sometimes, lit bro failed, but luckily, lit bro could respawn. --------------------- That's all about this game. 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Inside hooks you from the very first moment. Without uttering a single word, it pulls you into a bleak, mysterious world that builds tension and curiosity at every turn. The game’s atmosphere is unnerving in the best possible way, its haunting visuals, subtle sound design, and minimalist storytelling create an experience that feels both oppressive and beautiful. The puzzles are clever and well paced, challenging enough to make you think but never so difficult as to break the flow of gameplay.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NEW POST: Inside the moments in the Valkyries' Game 7 championship win celebration www.valkyriesbeat.com/p/moments-in...
neutral · AI labelView post →This story is part of Aftermath's Inside Baseball Week, our annual excuse to explore topics so niche that no other video game website would touch them. To celebrate, we're having a sale: 25% off our annual subscriptions, or your first month for $1 aftermath.site/aftermath-su...
neutral · AI labelView post →-----------------------------------------❤️🧡💛💚💙💜---------------------------------------- Even after all these years I'm still not sure exactly what this game is trying to say. Something about existing purely to serve corporate overlords? Regardless the tone INSIDE carries is excellently done, you can almost smell the oppression and despair in the air as you wonder through this dark almost colourless world. It gives echoes of 1984's dystopia and the Matrix's human cells, a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome game. Its short but it has a great story and cool puzzles. Recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today's newsletter is out! And it's Free Thursday! Inside: The Miz gets the Game One nod, Timeless Tickets, Suzuki is out, Cashman re-ups, an AI ballgame broadcast, St. Paul's baseball history, ex-pat remorse, wax museums, and the best sandwich www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
neutral · AI labelView post →Inside the game (via ESPN Research): 🏈 Patriots used play-action on 5.7% of dropbacks at Bears (lowest % under Mike Vrabel) 🏈 Dolphins foes have used play-action on 32.6% of dropbacks, highest NFL rate 🏈 Dolphins foes have NFL-high 83.3 comp. % against them via play-action
neutral · AI labelView post →Do not watch or read anything about this game before you play it. If you believe that games are art, you owe it to yourself to play this one
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Inside the game: One thing that makes this week unique for Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer is that he is preparing his units to face the Raiders and their special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis, who gave him his start in the NFL (with the Rams).
neutral · AI labelView post →Grand Theft Auto VI’s Jason and Lucia feature on the gatefold cover design of the new edition of Edge, out now. Inside, our 16-page report from Rockstar's Edinburgh development HQ follows the long journey behind the most ambitious game in the studio’s history.
neutral · AI labelView post →#Patriots film review: Why Drake Maye was better than you realized in Chicago (even if you thought he was quite good) Plus… ⛓️💥What worked and broke on D 💪Stevenson, Barmore power up ♟️Inside all the chess matches 🏈Play-calling, game plans, MORE! www.bostonherald.com/2026/10/25/p...
neutral · AI labelView post →INSIDE: A Masterpiece That Stares Straight Into Your Soul I sat on this game for a decade. I bought it way back when I was in college, let it sit in my Steam library untouched for ten whole years, and finally finally decided to play it. Looking back, I can't believe I let something this special collect digital dust for so long. But man, am I glad I finally pressed Play. Playdead didn't just make a video game with INSIDE, they crafted a haunting, jaw-dropping piece of art. It is, without a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Inside Pats-Raiders film and the best statistical game of Drake Maye’s NFL career: 🏈Maye plays his greatest hits 🏈McDaniels lays traps for Vegas 🏈How Pats game-planned down 5 CBs 🏈Why Pop Douglas, Efton Chism, Kyle Williams finally went off www.bostonherald.com/2026/10/13/p...
neutral · AI labelView post →So I'm not really sure what the story of the game wanted to tell me, but the atmosphere of this game is excellent. The darkness is oppressive, you can feel the despair in this almost colorless world. Sometimes it was also really intense, when something was chasing you. I would recommend this game if it's on sale and you like platformer/puzzle games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't believe I waited nine years before picking this game up. Phenomenal experience, I hope Playdead's still working on that new project.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Also for someone who is very Halloween we don't decorate the front yard at all except a couple tombstones because everything I have is put up INSIDE the house so WE can enjoy it. This is for MEEEEEEE. But seriously I would love to up my game but $$$$
neutral · AI labelView post →Somerville ✅ Playtime: 6hrs Difficulty: N/A 💭 Somerville is a sci-fi puzzle-lite adventure by people who worked on Limbo and INSIDE. After an alien invasion separates you from your family, you go on an adventure to find them. It’s a beautiful game, fairly simple and even had a nice twist.
positive · AI labelView post →You start Inside just vibing, and five minutes later you’re questioning the meaning of life while holding your breath in a swamp. The atmosphere is thicker than anxiety at a family reunion. The animations are smoother than butter sliding down silk. No dialogue. No HUD. Just pure emotional damage wrapped in artistic perfection. Every sound, every shadow, every awkwardly-timed jump feels like it’s whispering ancient secrets straight into your spine. By the time I reached the ending, I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌙 Tonight, for our last CD-i in Sunday share, we feature a digital video CD that came with the official UK CD-i magazine Inside, the CD showcases samples of upcoming game clips, highlights and previews a G Great period curiosity Anyone enjoy collecting these? #GamersUnite #RetroGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →5/5 STARS! Inside is a hauntingly brilliant game that proves how powerful storytelling can be without a single line of dialogue. From its unsettling opening moments to its unforgettable finale, every scene is meticulously crafted to build tension, mystery, and intrigue. The game's minimalist art style and exceptional sound design create an oppressive atmosphere that never lets up. Its puzzles are consistently clever and always serve the pacing rather than interrupt it. Every new area…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A masterpiece in its genre. Graphics, ambiance, animations, environmental storytelling, all exceptional well made. Low frustration levels if you fail. Controls are decent (I used a Stadia Controller). This game looks good and feels good. It's a joy to follow this boy's adventure through this world and explore what's going on. The ending leaves room for a lot of interpretation. A must play if you are a fan of 2.5D puzzle platformers. Great performance on my ROG Ally 2023 with XG Mobile RX 6850m…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#bakedrhymes Inside me is a demon She loves to play a game Such madness in these mortal shells... How doth a soul stay sane? Beg your Gods for succour Perhaps they'll listen in To every whimper for relief From such ecstatic sin...
neutral · AI labelView post →seeing evil dead burn called a French extreme evil dead and I need to ask the most important question: -which- French extreme? Frontiers? sweet high tension? I'm game Sheitan? ok I guess Martyrs? uhhhhh Inside? no
neutral · AI labelView post →Limbo ✅ Playtime: 5hrs Difficulty: N/A 💭 I am really vibing with these types of games at the moment and Limbo was another enjoyable experience although I preferred INSIDE. The game, particularly the ending, was pretty haunting.
positive · AI labelView post →Our second #Halloween #FridayFave is the excellent Inside by Playdead! The atmosphere in this game is absolutely sublime and THAT ENDING! No spoilers but wow, its one we'll never forget! Have you played Inside? Do you have a Friday Fave? What are you playing this weekend? #indiegame #indiegamedev
positive · AI labelView post →I forgot how mind-blowingly beautiful INSIDE is. From every little detailing of the animation to the intense city atmosphere, sprinkled with intuitively designed puzzle and actual story telling across the environment, I believe this is the best indie game ever created. The Ending to me is a little disappointing but this is one of the game I just want to play, and appreciate the art. Everyone should at least play this once.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8/10 ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into INSIDE expecting a short indie puzzle game… and came out completely blown away. The atmosphere is unreal — dark, mysterious, and insanely immersive from start to finish. There’s barely any dialogue, yet the game tells a story that sticks with you and makes you think long after it’s over. The puzzles are clever and satisfying, with just a few moments that might slow you down a bit, but nothing frustrating enough to ruin the flow. Everything feels smooth and intentional. And…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INSIDE is a short, dark, and unsettling experience told without words that lingers in your mind.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INSIDE is a short but unforgettable puzzle-platformer. The atmosphere is eerie from start to finish, the puzzles feel smart without being frustrating, and the ending really sticks with you. It’s one of those games that says a lot without any dialogue simple, dark, and very well-made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty nice IQ test. Good atmosphere. Has some Half-Life 2 and Portal vibes. Could be a bit longer 8.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9.9/10 Always INSIDE, never escaping. Breaking free from control means you are truly “free,” even if it sometimes means death. A game steeped in dystopian themes, where every element collectively constructs a terrifying, oppressive, and nihilistic dystopian worldview. The greatest triumph of INSIDE lies in its extensive use of environmental storytelling, allowing players to “visualize” the plot and narrative in their minds. LIMBO also employs this technique skillfully, but INSIDE is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⚫ Is Matthias Jaissle under any immediate pressure? 🤔 ⚪ Scrutiny of decision-makers & summer transfer business? 🔎 ⚫ Why can't Aladji Bamba get a game? 😬 ⚪ Centre-back swaps? 🔃 ⚫ Hierarchy calmness or panic? ⚖️ ⁉️ "Inside #NUFC" - your Qs answered:
neutral · AI labelView post →INSIDE is well worth your time to fully play to completion. It's a puzzle platformer with a dark and twisted story kind of like this developer's other game LIMBO (which I also recommend). I died to dogs more times than anything else including one self inflicted death that I'm glad the devs took the time to add a unique death animation for because it was exactly what would happen when you turn around and tempt fate with a pack of dogs when you're already safe.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this platforming and puzzle game, but i still have soo many questions about the lore of the game, what really happens to the kid we are playing and all the children's in this game. I still dont understand
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was my third time playing Inside, and it still amazed me. The way it tells such a brutal, mysterious story without a single word is incredible. The atmosphere, the quiet tension, and the final build-up leave you in shock and awe every time. Definite recommendation.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a nice gem of a game. If you like Little Nightmares, you will love this one. The game is not big, have some nice puzzles and the final is awesome. I recommend it, is very good...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The gameplay itself is simple with just run, jump, push objects and solve puzzles but the way it’s presented makes every movement feel dangerous. I’d be hiding from dogs one minute and figuring out some weird puzzle involving machinery the next but the thrill and suspense of what might show up always kept me glued. The game barely explains anything in terms of story, no dialogue, no text, no hand-holding. And the ending? Absolutely wild. I won’t spoil it, but it left me sitting in silence for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my game glitched after completing a gauntlet and the camera was like INSIDE my character 😭 #loftia
neutral · AI labelView post →Today's newsletter is out! And it's Free Thursday! Inside: Cleveland stays alive, the Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers advace, Roger Clemens to get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, game prep, baldness, and the Best Sandwich Shop in America is in Columbus, Ohio www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
neutral · AI labelView post →3 hours to finish the the story, 2 hours staring blank at the screen trying to understand it... 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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