Rise of Insanity similar games & best alternatives

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Rise of Insanity

PlayStation 4, Linux, Gear VR, PlayStation VR, Oculus Go, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

What works

  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • Engaging psychological horror story
  • Effective jump scares
  • Vr support enhances immersion
  • Good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime (~1.5-3 hours)
  • Some translation and voice acting issues
  • Linear gameplay with minimal puzzles
  • Minor bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of deeper gameplay mechanics

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Gray Dawn

  • File Destined

  • Root Of Evil: The Tailor

  • Father's Day

  • Psalm 2

  • Don't Knock Twice

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Rise of Insanity but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Remothered: Tormented Fathers

  • Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward

  • Outlast 2

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

  • Infliction

  • The Beast Inside

Less violent

Games that feels like Rise of Insanity but with less combat and destruction

  • Summer of '58

  • Conarium

  • The Light Remake

  • The Guest

  • [Chilla's Art] Missing Children | 行方不明

  • ASYLUM

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Rise of Insanity: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026