Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processeur : Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible
In Sound Mind
Players are sinking deep into psychological trauma, with 324 out of 382 players logging between 10 and 25 hours to uncover every secret. Overall, 92 percent of the 487 sampled reviews post-launch reflect an overwhelmingly favorable experience.
What it's about: In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 122 | 96 | 13 | 13 |
| Story / writing | 108 | 102 | 2 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 54 | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Performance | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.7 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23 % of players.
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Strengths
- Narrative depth drives the engagement, backed by 102 positive mentions out of 108 regarding the story.
- Audio design creates a haunting atmosphere, capturing 53 positive mentions out of 54.
- Mechanical execution satisfies the psychological horror itch, with 96 positive mentions out of 122 for gameplay.
- Visual presentation impresses explorers, securing 20 positive mentions out of 21.
Weaknesses
- Technical optimization frustrates a segment of the user base, resulting in 9 negative mentions out of 10 for performance.
- Occasional software instability causes friction, cited by 6 negative mentions out of 9 regarding bugs.
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric psychological thrillers and puzzle-driven horror who enjoy sinking 10 to 25 hours into a narrative-heavy journey will find this rewarding.
Is In Sound Mind worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 6,878 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth drives the engagement, backed by. Current price: 5,99€ (80% off).
Verdict
Despite occasional technical hiccups, this psychological trip resonates deeply through its haunting soundtrack and compelling narrative. With 95 percent of all 6,878 historical Steam reviews leaning positive, it stands as a memorable descent into madness.
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