Underplayed Gems

Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator (2025)

Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator cover
Developer
Zeitglas
Publisher
Shoreline Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.0 of 5, 222 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gloomy, slow-burn exploration of a historical asylum through the eyes of a weary journalist searching for answers.

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What players say

Players agree the game has a compelling story but is ruined by persistent bugs that block completion, and developers have not addressed these issues for a long time.

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