Sanitarium (2014)

Developer: Piko Interactive LLC, Bleem.net
Publisher: Dotemu
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 1,349 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gloomy, story-heavy point-and-click adventure where exploring a surreal asylum blends eerie puzzles with a constant sense of dread and confusion.

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What players say

Players praise the surreal, unsettling atmosphere and unique story that shifts between psychological horror and bizarre fantasy, calling it a cult classic. They note the controls and character movement are clunky and dated, making some puzzles harder, but the experience still holds up and runs well on Steam Deck.

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