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Insomnis

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

What works

  • Strong atmospheric horror and sound design
  • Engaging and original puzzles
  • Intriguing narrative with multiple endings
  • Well-crafted exploration of mansion environment
  • Good production quality for indie debut

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Limited replayability beyond multiple endings
  • Some voice acting and translation issues
  • Linear progression with limited player freedom
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The 7th Guest Remake

  • Don't Knock Twice

  • Decay: The Mare

  • The Almost Gone

  • The Signifier Director's Cut

  • Stories Untold

More relaxing

Games that feels like Insomnis but with a more relaxing feel

  • Lake Ridden

  • The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

  • Aporia: Beyond The Valley

  • Pan-Pan

  • Meridian 157: Chapter 1

  • Kairo

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Insomnis but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Silence of the Sleep

  • Never Again

  • Viviette

  • Tide Up

  • Caput Mortum

  • The Tartarus Key

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Insomnis: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Value.

Last update: 22/08/2026