The game’s eerie atmosphere and tight puzzle design keep players wrapped in its unsettling narrative. 97 % of the 75 k reviews are positive, with 97 % of post‑release feedback echoing that sentiment. The experience is brief yet intense, most players finishing it in 2‑10 hours with a near‑perfect success rate.
In-game
« [u] INSIDE [/u] ne cherche pas à te divertir, il cherche à te faire ressentir. Peur, malaise, curiosité… tout passe par l’ambiance et le décor. C’est court, intense, et ça te reste en tête longtemps après la fin. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Amazing short game, very pleasant art direction and story. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Tout simplement mon meilleur jeu solo depuis 20 ans. Jeu incroyablement simple dans son approche, dont l'intrigue est palpitante, et le tout sans même faire parler les personnages. Une ambiance et une expérience à vivre ! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« What a masterpiece... insane ambiance, insane graphics, very cool gameplay... First time i post a reply on a game and first time i feel that i need to play a game with my room lights turned off for immersion.. Highly recommended. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« jaime beacoup le fromage si vous aimer le fromage acheter se jeux pas parsque vous aimer le fromage mais parsque icest un bon jeu morale de l histoire acheter ce jeux »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« 0 tuto, bloquer au début avec le mur. bref perdez pas votre temps »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« One of the worst games I have ever played. Meaningless, had to force myself to end it. Absolute waste of money. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« boring gameplay, good atomsphere, good environment, good music »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Enigmes intéressantes, différents Gameplay, beaux graphismes. Petit bémol, un poil court et histoire très floue ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Brilliant dark atmosphere and effective puzzles—I loved this game. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
In players' words
« [u] INSIDE [/u] ne cherche pas à te divertir, il cherche à te faire ressentir. Peur, malaise, curiosité… tout passe par l’ambiance et le décor. C’est court, intense, et ça te reste en tête longtemps après la fin. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« 0 tuto, bloquer au début avec le mur. bref perdez pas votre temps »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Amazing short game, very pleasant art direction and story. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« One of the worst games I have ever played. Meaningless, had to force myself to end it. Absolute waste of money. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Tout simplement mon meilleur jeu solo depuis 20 ans. Jeu incroyablement simple dans son approche, dont l'intrigue est palpitante, et le tout sans même faire parler les personnages. Une ambiance et une expérience à vivre ! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« boring gameplay, good atomsphere, good environment, good music »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« What a masterpiece... insane ambiance, insane graphics, very cool gameplay... First time i post a reply on a game and first time i feel that i need to play a game with my room lights turned off for immersion.. Highly recommended. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Enigmes intéressantes, différents Gameplay, beaux graphismes. Petit bémol, un poil court et histoire très floue ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« jaime beacoup le fromage si vous aimer le fromage acheter se jeux pas parsque vous aimer le fromage mais parsque icest un bon jeu morale de l histoire acheter ce jeux »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Brilliant dark atmosphere and effective puzzles—I loved this game. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=99
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=81
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=48
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=18
Value for money
50 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
99
92
3
4
Story / writing
81
62
7
12
Graphics / art
48
46
0
2
Audio / music
18
17
0
1
Value for money
6
3
1
2
Content / longevity
5
1
0
4
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.
<2h
88 % (n=17)
2-10h
97 % (n=438)
10-25h
100 % (n=34)
>25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 14, 2016 · All-time low: €0.56 (Jun 07, 2019)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
14 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,8 % of players.
Fans of atmospheric, puzzle‑heavy narratives who appreciate a concise but immersive experience will find this title compelling.
Is INSIDE worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 75,043 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 22,99€.
Verdict
Inside delivers a tightly crafted, atmospheric adventure that excites nearly all players. While the game’s brevity and few content updates may leave some wanting more, the overwhelming praise for its design and storytelling makes it a standout in the indie action‑adventure realm.
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