INSIDE

Inside Review After 100% Achievements on Steam ⚫✨

Inside is not just a game—it’s an eerie, atmospheric journey that pulls you into a dark and unsettling world. Completing all achievements feels like peeling back the layers of a haunting mystery, only to discover more questions than answers. Inside thrives on silence, ambiguity, and a masterful sense of dread.

Every puzzle, every step, and every visual detail are meticulously crafted to deliver a minimalist experience packed with emotional weight. It’s not about words—it’s about the world, the sounds, and what isn’t said. Achieving 100% was both satisfying and thought-provoking, but the game does have its limitations.

Positives:

Atmosphere: A haunting, immersive environment that draws you in and doesn’t let go.
Visual Storytelling: Stunning visuals and animations that tell a rich, layered story without a single word.
Sound Design: Subtle and powerful, where every sound contributes to the oppressive tension.
Puzzles: Clever, challenging, and seamlessly integrated into the narrative.
Negatives:

Short Length: Despite its brilliance, the game’s brevity leaves you craving more.
Ambiguity Overload: While the mysterious story is part of its charm, the lack of clear explanations may feel unsatisfying to some players.
Conclusion:
Inside is an unforgettable experience that delivers a perfect blend of art, atmosphere, and puzzles. It’s a dark, thought-provoking masterpiece that speaks in shadows and silence. However, its short playtime and deliberately vague storytelling might leave some players wanting more clarity. Still, it’s a game that proves “sometimes, the most powerful stories are told without words.”

Final Rating: 85/100 ⚫✨

It's both cute and dystopian, with clever puzzles. The unsettling moments will stick with you long after you finish. The graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay feels smooth and immersive. If you love puzzles wrapped in a dark, haunting atmosphere, this game is definitely for you!

Despite all the levels of fucked and weird this game takes you to, the ending was a glimmer of light in a dark world.

---{ 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

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☐ 7
☐ 8
☑ 9
☐ 10

Conclusion: one of my favourite 2,5D games and one of the greatest platformers for me.

wow... what a unique experience. did it in one sitting, simply stunning from start to finish, please make yourself a favor and play this game...

INSIDE is more than just a game—it’s an unforgettable experience that lingers with you long after the credits roll. From the very first moment, the game immerses you in its haunting, oppressive world. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking—a dark, dystopian environment where every shadow and sound feels deliberate, adding to the sense of unease and curiosity.

The gameplay is flawlessly designed. Every puzzle feels intuitive yet challenging, seamlessly blending platforming with environmental storytelling. You’re never told what to do, but you instinctively figure it out as you progress. The controls are smooth and responsive, allowing you to become completely absorbed in the game’s flow.

What truly sets INSIDE apart, though, is its enigmatic story. It offers no explanations, no hand-holding—just fragments of a world that seems broken, unnatural, and terrifyingly real. It’s a tale that leaves more questions than answers, encouraging players to interpret its events, symbols, and disturbing revelations in their own way. The final moments are shocking, thought-provoking, and unforgettable, cementing INSIDE as a game that challenges the very boundaries of storytelling in video games.

INSIDE is a rare gem—a game where atmosphere, gameplay, and narrative come together to create something extraordinary. It’s short, yes, but every minute is meaningful. If you love games that make you think, feel, and question what you’ve experienced, this is an absolute must-play.

10/10.

this game is so amazing. if you like little nightmares 1 or 2, or both, you will love this game. the puzzles are pretty easy to figure out, i had to use a playthrough for some but that's just because i didn't look around or i just suck. the puzzles are very similar to little nightmares, as well as the story, since you're a little kid and everyone/everything is against you. i would definitely recommend this game, especially if you can get it on a sale.

cool graphics, bit boring but i'm prob not the demographic that usually likes these games

I absolutely loved the concept, the stunning art, the engaging puzzles, and the captivating story behind it all. A truly remarkable experience—highly recommended!

One of the greatest independent games to date, it never ceases to amaze me with its inventiveness and awareness. Its also too wonderful and it includes a secret ending that breaks the fourth wall between the player and the character. Must try

It is a fantastic game that effortlessly blends simplicity with complexity. The game mechanics is very intuitive. simple yet brilliant. Love it.

I absolutely love the look and feel of this game! It's so unique and super interesting. One of my favourite games I've ever purchased.

Ending wasnt that good, Could be better, But yeah puzzles were good, Really liked it, 7/10 👌

It's pretty good. Animations, environments atmosphere and ambience are amazing. Worth playing just for those. But I expected more of a story. What constitutes story in this game is intentionally left vague. I'm not a fan of that.

This game drew me in. Made me interested from the beginning. AAA games don’t do that.

I've only just recently discovered this game and it is without a doubt one of the greatest gaming experiences of my life (and I'm 37 now). It’s probably the most fulfilling videogame experience I’ve ever had, and is easily one of my favourite games of all time. I went into it praying for more Limbo and it just held my standards down and pimp-slapped the sh*t out of them. I’m struggling to think of the last time a game made me step back and say "Wow". An absolute masterpiece. This game is the epitome of quality over quantity. There are games out there that last months to complete but are nowhere near as satisfying as Inside.

Inside was honestly such a roller coaster of emotions. It's become one of my favorite games, and I was just impressed how it could just grasp my attention so well without any words. The art style, the simple gameplay, thoughtful puzzles throughout the game, etc. I loved it all. It was so thrilling and an amazing journey. Many atypical gamers might label Inside as pretentious gibberish, however I think that what Playdead managed to pull off here is really quite extraordinary. Much similarly to something like Journey, Inside attempts to immerse you in sound and visuals, whilst slowly peeling away bits of this mysterious world that you find yourself in. I could clearly see that they took and learned from limbo and expanded on it every single way, rather than attempting to do something on an absurd scale like most sequels tend to. If you feel alienated by this game, so be it, however I am happy that for once a game asked for my participation.

For those curious, Inside has the same amount of story as Limbo, i.e. not much at all. BUT theres just enough little bits of the world that will get people wondering and making theories for a long time. The atmosphere is one of the best ever. Don't know how else to put it. Everything just feels so creepy and wrong, even though you can never really put your finger on what exactly is happening in this world. The puzzles are good too. Very similar to Limbo's puzzles (push this block, climb that rope, do both of those things together) but with several cool new gimmicks that get thrown in later.

In Inside, there could be a theoretical timeline of events leading up to the beginning of the story. You wander through environments thinking, "My god, what happened here? Who did this and what were their motivations?". By the time the credits roll, some of those questions may have been answered, most only hinted at, and others you will have to find closure with on your own terms. I love how you get dropped into a new situation and you can easily pick up what you're supposed to do from the cues. It's so brilliantly designed. I hate when any story dumps exposition into my ears, so having the world speak to me visually was enough. I'd stare at the background in awe or horror. It's crazy how intense it can be at times. In Limbo, the world is intriguing, but it doesn't feel as realistically inhabited as in Inside. This is easily one of the most unsettling horrible series of scenes and vignettes I've ever seen in videogames. It made me feel awful in the best way. The gameplay is more playdead, but streamlined and more thoughtful.

I think it's totally worth full price though, especially if you're looking for shorter experiences that you can complete if your gaming time is limited. I always think that Inside answers the question of why do we love videogames. It is a masterpiece, a 10 out of a fu*king 10, and everyone should experience it.

10/10

Immersive and Beautiful. Audio was top tier as well.

This is literally Limbo 2 with more than two colors, but it is good. You don't need the best PC to run this, but if you're lucky enough you can run this in a potato

A masterpiece. Flawless from start to finish, with an astonishing and memorable last chapter. Looking forward to seeing more from Playdead.

---{Graphics}---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ Free Fire

---{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

---{Audience}---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☐ Adults
☑ All

---{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
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{Grind}---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You‘ll need a second live for grinding

---{Story}---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It‘ll replace your life

---{Game Time}---
☐ Really short ( 0 - 2 hours)
☑ Short ( 2 - 8 hours)
☐ Few hours ( 8 - 12 hours)
☐ Long ( 12+ hours)
☐ Endless

---{Price}---
☐ It’s free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{Bugs}---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ Cyberpunk 2077
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{69/100}---

playing this after watching The Substance (2024) somehow made the experience so much better
what a gorgeous, gorgeous game

I don't have a clue what just happened, but I was not expecting Lady Cassandra from Dr. Who now changing shape to ... without spoiler a testicle?

INSIDE is the most finely crafted videogame I have ever played. Its attention to detail is comprehensive. It's like a great novel the gives you more every time you read it. I play it through a few times a year. Despite being almost 10 years old as of this writing, it's still a technical masterpiece.

Great experience, with the story and game mechanics. I played this on my macbook pro M3 pro chip and loved the performance, played on full display settings and woooh it ran so smoothly with zero lag.
Absolute solid game to play on both Mac and Windows.

short game, it was great on deck. fun puzzle but the ending kinda meh

Very unique game. The whole thing was a great experience. Bought it back in 2019. Only now got a chance to play it. Totally worth every penny I paid.

Super atmosphère, des puzzles plaisants et pas trop difficiles pour garder le plaisir
Et des moments trèèèès stressant ;)

This is a game that would make you think after you play . It is not hard in general but at the same time some puzzles may require deep thinking . The story line is not long but fabulous , it really is a game that would affect your emotions .

It's a shame that some people actually experience INSIDE on their phones. With its striking visuals and thematic darkness, the scale found here demands a PC playthrough. This game is a masterclass in subtle, environmental wordbuilding. The persistent threat of shadowy powers that be gives INSIDE an underlying intensity belied by its surface appearance as a short mobile platformer. I was surprised by just how effective this back burner anxiety was, and it became one of my favorite aspects of the game. A superb experience all around, INSIDE gets a 10/10 from me.

Short game, but really cool. The atmosphere and soundtrack were awesome, and I quite enjoyed the puzzles as well.

Best game I've played in years. My kids were watching behind me and were going wild with the suspense and puzzles. Highly recommend, it takes 2-3 hours to get through the whole thing but it's worth every penny.

A weird and eerie game, but certainly so entertaining and puzzling. Quite challenging at times. Strongly recommend it!

Got the bundle, if you getting it too. Play Limbo first then Inside.
Atmosphere of these games are just UMMMMMM.


I NEED MORE GAMES LIKE THIS!!!

Awesome game, I only wish it was longer, its a very immersive side scrolling adventure puzzle game with an incredible soundtrack on top of that the art design and animation is breath taking, truly on another level.

For anybody that says games are not very expressive art forms in their own footprint, I would show them this game to maybe sway the argument in the yes category, I guess semantics always wins out but this game does stand on its own.

Pros - ^^^

Cons - Wish it was longer

As a puzzle game enjoyer, this was a treat! The graphics were great, as well as the actual gameplay. The puzzles are just *chef's kiss*. I couldn't ask for more. Ever since I played this game, I have been looking for something similar. *ahem* please make more games like this (ㅅ´ ˘ `). While I wait, I would definitely enjoy playing this over and over again.

Also, some of the side quests were difficult to find, so I needed help there. Overall, the game is just sooo good. Thank you so much for making this game!!

What an amazing game, filled with unique puzzles and gameplay. It has very interesting and disturbing twist at the end, and story with many metaphors. I missed these kind of adventure games, takes me back to the flash games nostalgia.

the atmosphere and the ambience of this game is fantastic
10/10

Very short, nonetheless it's a beautiful game with a dark atmosphere, cinematic sequences, and interesting story.
A must buy especially when it's on sale.
Only downside: took me a few hours to complete.

Inside is a nice little game that tells a story completely without text and language, but which cannot be understood directly, firstly because there is an alternative ending and secondly because you don't really understand the story even with the alternative ending. I had to watch a video to understand the story.

The developers of this game essentially took everything that was good about Limbo, expanded on that, and took out all of the bad. This game is a masterpiece, go in blind, you won't regret it.

Great game. All about the timing and space, cool way to handle puzzles. It's a dark brutal world but the graphics were perfect. World left a lot of questions about it to the imagination.

Lot of heart racing sequences. Ultra bizarre last bit.

Good enough to maybe go back for the achievements.

I heard that this was a hard game, but then I bought it and finished it. It is a mindfuck, but in a good way. The visuals are great, the sound is great, even if you do not understand what is happening. Worth playing it trough.

Inside reminds me of those older games where they were far more esoteric in design and abstract with their storytelling. It's a mish-mash of games like Limbo, Oddworld, and Heart of Darkness in all of those survive, run, puzzle-flip, and hide ways but with a much more artistic overlay. There is no language. It is a game of visuals through and through and it does so with grace and attention to detail. The achievements are left to those truly looking for solution, which is a fitting wonderment and testament to the story itself. Ultimately, Inside left me wondering which of its symbols or themes were the most pertinent, as I could see it spiraling out a handful of ways. The themes vary from abstract to extreme across multiple landscapes and concepts; with gameplay as well as story advancing in doing so. Inside - may - be a story on rebirth and death inside of a prison planet, conformity, or simply seeing the world through innocent eyes and the lengths we go to to snuff out such curiosity. There are obviously more literal or physical interpretations which also give this game weight. Something about parasites and a world divided by conflict now forced to rehabilitate the sick through nefarious means. Abusing the flock of sheep for ones own internal gain. Ultimately, it's all of these mysterious concepts blended wonderfully, and with an incredible fluidity, which makes this short game a dark fantastic experience and one worth remembering.

Wow. Just wow. Playing Inside is like falling into a dystopian painting with each step more bizarre than the last. I first thought, “How strange can it get?” But then... well, let's just say I was weirdly surprised in the best way possible. If you enjoy being both puzzled and amazed, this game is a masterpiece of creepy delight.

Very short, but enjoyable artsyfartsy-puzzle game. Worth getting on sale, but not on full price. I paid 2 euros on nov '24.

Simple, sophisticated, subtle storytelling, sense of longing for freedom, beautifully put.

just a very very good 2d-3d platformer, somehow managing to be terrifying at times, please give it a go it is just so much of a vibe !

Inside is an amazing, atmospheric indie game that I assure you've never play anything like it again.
The gameplay is outstanding. Imagine the result of combining atmospheric music with environmental story telling. This game is one of the most beautiful and at the same time, terrifying gaming experiences of my life and I recommend it to anyone that is seeking for a unique experience. (10/10)

Fantastic. Good difficulty, amazing atmosphere and worldbuilding.

Gameplay-wise, it's about going to the right, solving puzzles and facing speed and timing challenges. The game's forte is how immersive it feels. I'd say that the main point is to enjoy the mysterious and thrilling atmosphere. The experience is pretty good, but you must consider that it is about 4 hours including everything.

mildly graphic, very surreal, gives off that atmosphere that youre lookin for.