AdventureFit check
Is Inmates worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror fans who want a short, story-led prison mystery
- Puzzle players who prefer disturbing imagery and psychological themes
- Solo players seeking a focused 3–4 hour experience
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long horror campaign with extensive replayability
- Players who prefer combat-focused horror or open-ended exploration
- Players looking for a multiplayer experience
Our take on Inmates
The game places environmental investigation and mind-bending puzzles at the center of its horror structure, using a confined prison mystery instead of a broader action-oriented format.
What is Inmates?
Inmates is a story-driven psychological horror game set in a run-down prison.
Jonathan wakes inside a cell with no memory of how he arrived and initially treats the situation as a nightmare. Exploration of the prison environment reveals clues about his confinement, while puzzles and disturbing imagery shape the investigation. An old radio provides a voice that challenges Jonathan’s belief that the events are only a dream. The game focuses on uncovering the prison’s secrets and exploring Jonathan’s state of mind while he tries to remain sane. It includes controller support, uses Unreal Engine 4, and has an estimated playtime of 3–4 hours.
How Inmates plays
- 01Environmental Investigation
- Objects and surroundings provide a way to investigate Jonathan’s confinement and uncover information.
- 02Psychological Puzzles
- Puzzle sequences are presented as intense challenges within the horror setting.
- 03Prison Setting
- The story takes place in a deteriorating prison built around a confined, oppressive atmosphere.
- 04Controller Support
- The game can be played with a controller.
- 05Short Playtime
- The estimated game length is 3–4 hours.
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Inmates: platforms & release
Is Inmates worth it?
It is worth it if: horror fans who want a short, story-led prison mystery. Skip it if: players seeking a long horror campaign with extensive replayability.
Where can I download Inmates?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Inmates's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Inmates on?
Windows only.
