
INSIDE — Genres, rating & game data
INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.5D environment and solves various puzzles. By the time main antagonists of the character pursue him throughout the whole world. The ma
INSIDE is a platformer game developed by Playdead, 2016. It stands out for narrative-driven gameplay, melee combat and a horror setting. Available in single-player mode. With an NextGameLike Score of 92/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
About INSIDE
INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.5D environment and solves various puzzles. By the time main antagonists of the character pursue him throughout the whole world. The main storyline follows the unnamed boy through the in-game world locations including a forest, a farm, and a fictional laboratory, where experiments on bodies are held. The gameplay is divided into levels tied to each location. While completing them, the boy, controlled by players, has to swim, run, climb the obstacles and use his supernatural ability to control bodies with his special helmet. In the course of the travel, the protagonist also comes across a siren-like creature, who gives him gear for breathing underwater. The death occurs in several ways ranging from drowning to being shot with a tranquilizer dart. In addition to the basic ending, the storyline features an alternate one, which unlocks after collecting all the hidden glowing orbs.
How INSIDE was received
Of the 74,144 Steam player reviews, 97% are positive. Critics score it 87/100 on Metacritic, reflecting acclaim.
Players
- Steam players74,144 reviews97%Overwhelmingly positive
- IGDB community1,597 reviews86/100
Critics
- Metacritic87/100
- OpenCritic169 reviews91/100
- IGDB39 reviews93/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. NextGameLike does not host its own reviews.
NextGameLike Score
92/100 ↗Rating
👍 90%
3K votes
Type
Platformer, Puzzle, Adventure
Released
2016
Updated May 2026
Developer
Playdead
Avg. playtime
~4h
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
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