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Steam app 1119980 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:34 UTC

In Sound Mind

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

In Sound Mind Steam header artwork
We Create StuffBlack Lantern Collective
30playing now
3724-hour peak
399all-time peak
12average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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61 months, September 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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September 2026

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October 2026

In Sound Mind was released on 28 Sep, 2021.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:34 UTC
App ID
1119980
Last updated
11 Oct 2022 build 9616715
Developer
We Create Stuff
Publisher
Black Lantern Collective
Release date
28 Sep, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Download size
7.05 GB
Install size
16.82 GB
Genres
Action, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
32
Metacritic
75

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichPuzzleActionAtmosphericSingleplayerFirst-PersonIndieAction-AdventureFPSShooterExplorationPsychedelicCatsPlatformerMusic3D PlatformerHidden ObjectPuzzle Platformer
About this gameFull description from Steam
As you awake in the corridors of an inexplicable building, you find the environment takes on a life of its own and leads you to discover a series of victims, all exposed to the same experimental chemical. In your search for answers, bizarre visions emerge and introduce a host of imposing horrors…and a cat named Tonia. From the creators of the cult classic Nightmare House 2 comes In Sound Mind, a witty first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles and unique boss fights. Traverse a series of unsettling memories as you journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind. A new survival horror experience from the creators of the legendary Nightmare House 2. We Create Stuff, the team behind one of highest-rated mods of all time returns with an unexpected spin on the horror genre. Experience a series of haunting memories. Journey through a progression of unsettling stories, each with unique puzzles, mechanics, weapons, and boss fights. Overcome a cast of terrors. Confront those who stalk you in a series of daunting boss fights and learn how to defeat them by solving mind-bending puzzles. An eerie soundtrack by The Living Tombstone. The internet icon lends his distinct sound to this next generation psychological thriller, with a distinctive song for each story. Unexpect the expected. Explore an imaginative and disorienting narrative, featuring sentient mannequins, a feline companion, and much more. And yes, you can pet the cat.
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência · Medo · Linguagem imprópria · Drogas lícitas
ESRBtViolence · Language
IGRS18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Horor · Penggunaan bahasa
OFLCmHorror themes and violence
PEGI12Bad Language · Horror
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processor: Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported languages11 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

32 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall...Achievement
Lights Out!Achievement
Take a Chill PillAchievement
FlashbackAchievement
Improvise. Adapt. OvercomeHidden achievement
Patients and GraceHidden achievement
Pill PrescriberAchievement
Pill PusherAchievement
Pill Prospector Achievement
Pill PopperAchievement

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20 developer announcements, Aug 2019 to Oct 2025 · times in UTC

October

  1. Free game Days Without Incident is out now!

    Last month, at the 4 year anniversary of In Sound Mind, we announced Days Without Incident: A short, free horror title we've had hidden away since 2017. We took a side quest to wrap it as a proper game... and it's now ready. Days Without…

    We Create Stuff

September

  1. In Sound Mind is 4! And a new tiny horror experience coming

    Today, In Sound Mind turns 4! To celebrate this year we wanted to give you something special that's part of our history as a studio - Days Without Incident. Days Without Incident was first built in 2017 as prototype, during the years when…

    We Create Stuff

September

  1. In Sound Mind was released 3 years ago today!

    On September 28th 2021, we anxiously hit the release button for In Sound Mind. We had no idea how the game would be received. A lot of the design was a leap of faith. In Sound Mind was also the first game we’ve released as We Create Stuff…

    We Create Stuff

October

  1. In Sound Mind update 1.06

    Hello fellow Desmonds, Just two weeks ago, we celebrated 1 year since release of In Sound Mind. We're still here, and we still watch you play, and read your reviews and admire your awesome fanart. Thank you so much, again, for playing and…

    We Create Stuff

May

  1. In Sound Mind update 1.05 - New 8 bit tracks from The Living Tombstone and more!

    Hello fellow Desmonds, We're excited to ship In Sound Mind patch 1.05 across all platforms today. This update brings further performance optimizations to the game, user experience improvements, bug fixes AND a few new secrets. In addition…

    We Create Stuff

December

  1. Patch Notes: December 7, 2021

    Hi Desmonds, Today we're releasing a small update, In Sound Mind 1.04 with a few bug fixes for a better overall experience. Fixed an issue causing the collectible pill in the lobby floor of the hub to get clipped through the window if…

    We Create Stuff

November

  1. Patch Notes: November 25, 2021

    Hello fellow Desmonds! In Sound Mind Patch 1.03 is now live. Following your feedback, live streams and reports we've fixed bugs, took care of rare blockers, rebalanced many parts and improved the overall flow of In Sound Mind. Please note…

    We Create Stuff

October

  1. Patch Notes: October 12, 2021

    Today we’re releasing the first stability patch for In Sound Mind. We have more improvements, bug fixes, and QoL changes in the works, so please stay tuned. Fixed a rare crash while fighting The Bull. Fixed an issue causing players to…

    Modus Games

September

  1. In Sound Mind is Available Now!

    Experience the haunting memories of Desmond Wales’ patients in In Sound Mind, available now! You can purchase In Sound Mind on Steam now! To celebrate launch, enjoy 15% off In Sound Mind and get a free digital art book. Offer ends October…

    Hoagie

July

  1. PAX Online Live Stream: A Deep Dive into ISM's Music

    Join Modus Community Manager, Luke, plus members of the In Sound Mind team, including The Living Tombstone, Orko, and Alon, as they take a deep dive into the score and soundtrack of In Sound Mind. They will give you a behind the scenes peek…

    Hoagie
  2. Experience the Terrors of In Sound Mind in Eerie New Animated Music Video

    Modus Games, in collaboration with hit cartoon animator Mashed and musical sensation The Living Tombstone, today released a terrifying new animated music video for In Sound Mind that showcases the dangers waiting around every corner. The…

    Modus Games

June

  1. Making a Villain: An In Sound Mind Live Stream

    Steam's Next Fest starts this week, and we are kicking things off on Thursday with a live stream of In Sound Mind. Modus Community Manager, Hoagie, will be joined by members of We Create Stuff's art team to talk about the process of…

    Modus Games

April

  1. In Sound Mind Releases August 3rd. Watch the Brand New Release Date Trailer Here

    Psychological horror game In Sound Mind is launching on August 3. Check out the brand new release date trailer here: https://youtu.be/BFsZaNW3u9I In Sound Mind is a first-person horror experience that pits players against the unpredictable…

    Modus Games

March

  1. In Sound Mind Community Live Stream - March 24th

    Join Modus Community Manager, Hoagie, tomorrow as he plays through the In Sound Mind demo and talks about what players can expect when the full game comes out later this year. He will be answering fan questions, showing off concept art, and…

    Modus Games

February

  1. Check Out In Sound Mind's Brand New Key Art

    In Sound Mind has a fresh look with brand new key art revealed today! The new art features a cast of characters that you may recognize from the demo: Tonia, Dave, and Virginia.…

    Modus Games

September

  1. In Sound Mind - PAX Online Community Stream

    Join Modus Community Manager Luke Croft as he plays through the In Sound Mind demo! Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00pm PT.

    Modus Games

August

  1. In Sound Mind Demo Update Addresses Players' Most Common Feedback

    Hi, fellow Desmonds! Let me start by thanking you not only for playing the In Sound Mind demo but also for providing amazing feedback on ways that we can make the experience even better. We’ve just pushed update 0.731, and you will see in…

    Patch notes

June

  1. In Sound Mind - Community Stream

    Watch the nightmare unfold live as Modus Games Community Manager, Luke Croft, plays the first chapter of upcoming psychological horror game, In Sound Mind! Watch it here!

    Modus Games
  2. In Sound Mind - Dev Discord Q&A

    Join the In Sound Mind team to talk about their upcoming psychological horror game! Ido, Hen, and The Living Tombstone will be around to answer all of your questions! Join us on discord.gg/modus and look for the #In-Sound-Mind channel

    Modus Games

August

  1. Meet Dave

    Dave likes to be helpful 🔑 Right Dave?... Dave? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl3r8TJgpjE Dave is one of the characters you'll meet as you explore the corridors of In Sound Mind. He is an independent, strong mannequin that tries to break…

    We Create Stuff

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