INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
- Released
- 2016
- Developer
- Playdead
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- 87
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 3 GB
What is INSIDE?
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 29 June 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Playdead |
| Publisher | Playdead |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Puzzle |
| Languages | 14 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q22019785, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was INSIDE received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Color Alternatives
Hearing
- Stereo Sound
Input
- Full controller support
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 3 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Some nudity or sexual content
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of INSIDE on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like INSIDE
24 games overlap with INSIDE on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Limbo, Little Nightmares II and Little Nightmares.
Common questions about INSIDE
What platforms is INSIDE on?
INSIDE is available on Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck. It first released in 2016.
How much does INSIDE cost?
$24.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend INSIDE?
97% of 75,763 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for INSIDE?
87 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does INSIDE work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates INSIDE as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the INSIDE download?
3 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.