About
On Steam, 84% of 432 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 2 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 13 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck.
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.
Story
Taking place in a fictional insane asylum called the Hanwell Mental Institute, players will be able to fully explore the institute, which is partially based on elements of real asylums
What is happening now
Asylum is a supernatural horror adventure game that tasks players with uncovering dark secrets within the walls of the Hanwel facility. The point-and-click puzzle experience launched across multiple platforms in March 2025, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, and Linux. The game has since expanded its reach - a Nintendo Switch version was announced and is scheduled for release later in 2026. With the port in development, the indie title continues to find new audiences on handheld hardware.
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 29, 2026.
Asylum player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Asylum achievements
19 achievements on SteamRarest
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Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.