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Sanitarium

Dotemu · Oct 29, 2014

Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

Point & Click Adventure Horror Psychological Horror Atmospheric
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93.7% positive
1,202 reviews · via SteamSpy

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An enhanced and updated version of this game with new features is coming soon to Steam! Wishlist Sanitarium Enhanced now!

After a car accident, you wake up in a gloomy asylum with your head wrapped in bandages. Many questions remain, but the most important one to solve is: what are you doing here?

Sanitarium features a plot intricate set in an intense dark world where a very thin line separates senses from madness. There are many riddles to solve throughout this immersive and captivating adventure that will make your head spin with terror.

Even now, Sanitarium is a masterwork suitable for point-and-click beginners, confirmed or riddle-solving experts who enjoy.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: Pentium 4 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Ziggurat
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
20
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, German*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (3)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $4.99.

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 70th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanitarium worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 50% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Sanitarium go on sale?
Decent deal at 50% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Sanitarium free to play?
Sanitarium costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Sanitarium?
Sanitarium is a Adventure game.
Who developed Sanitarium?
Sanitarium was developed by Dotemu and published by Ziggurat.
What platforms does Sanitarium support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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