Game overview
ASYLUM
An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
- Last tracked players
- 3
- All-time peak
- 7
- 24-hour change
- Unavailable
- Steam reviews
- 87.1% positive 348 reviews · via SteamSpy
Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
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From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind.
ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and march towards a shocking conclusion.
With influences ranging from Peter Cushing to Lucio Fulci, ASYLUM has been meticulously crafted with a strong focus on storytelling and atmosphere. Visit countless tenebrous environments, make your way through a towering, lifelike mental hospital, and solve compelling puzzles to find the answers you seek.
We poured our heart and soul into creating an involving and endlessly rewarding adventure. If you love the kind of slow-burning horror with an old-school sensibility that creeps upon you, ASYLUM will be an unforgettable experience.
A mind-bending original storyline that we somehow managed to keep secret during 15 years of production.
Around 10 hours of gameplay — and that's without learning all the dark secrets!
An atmosphere so engrossing you will almost smell the stench of decrepitude and putrefaction around you.
Exciting challenges rewarding your wit and observation.
Memorable soundtrack inspired by 80s horror films and quite a bit of John Carpenter.
No jump scares! OK, maybe just a frightening handful that will hit you when you least expect them.
Diegetic interface and other buzz words.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 840M or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Consider having heart medication nearby. Just in case.
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 3.8Ghz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1650 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: macOS 11 Big Sur
- Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel 2.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 M295X or equivalent
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Consider having heart medication nearby. Just in case.
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel 3.8Ghz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M or equivalent
Linux
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 or later
- Processor: 2.4Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vulkan or OpenGL 4.3 compatible video card
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Consider having heart medication nearby. Just in case.
Recommended
Recommended:- Processor: 3.8Ghz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1650 or equivalent
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Senscape
- Brazilian rating
- 14
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Content warning
- Some texts in the game include references to physical abuse, sexual assault, and self-harm. There are instances of graphical gore and blood.
- Achievements
- 19
- Controller support
- full
- Metacritic
- 66
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Ukrainian, French, Greek
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Structured language support (11)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish - Latin America | Yes | No | Yes |
| Turkish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ukrainian | Yes | No | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| Greek | Yes | No | Yes |
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Buy Verdict
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 63th percentile. Priced as Premium at $13.74.
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