Release Date: October 11, 2019
Platformer with elements of an adventure game in which we follow the fate of three characters - a knight devoted to the forces of darkness, a creature feeding on pain and a lonely girl. Inmost gameplay varies depending on which of the heroes we play at a given moment - while the knight may face nightmarish adversaries, the others have to avoid confrontation with them or lure them directly into a trap.
Inmost is a platform game enriched with certain elements typical for adventure games. The game described herein was developed by an independent studio Hidden Layer Games - a two-person team based in Lithuania - and published by Chucklefish.
Inmost tells the story of three characters - a knight devoted to the forces of darkness, a being feeding on pain, and a lonely girl. Their fates are intertwined, creating a dark story taking place across two worlds.
In Inmost, players observe the action from the side perspective. On their adventure, players travel through gloomy locations, some of which include in an old, dark castle. Exploration is diversified not only by secret passages waiting to be discovered and environmental riddles to be solved, but also by deadly traps and opponents straight from nightmares. Depending on which hero we play at a given moment, we have to avoid confrontation with the enemies, lure them directly into a snare or as a knight - face them, making use of melee weapons.
Inmost has 2D pixel-art visuals. The whole experience has been kept in a dark style, which was achieved through gloomy location designs and matching opponents to the shadows, as well as scarce colors.
Platforms:
PC Windows August 21, 2020
Android October 28, 2025
Apple iOS October 11, 2019
Nintendo Switch August 21, 2020
Developer: Hidden Layer Games
Publisher: Chucklefish
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Inmost Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 512 MB Radeon HD 5670 or better, Windows 7 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Inmost Video Game.
New Game Network: 71 / 100 by Kiran Manan
INMOST is by no means the most original game, but players who appreciate simply being absorbed into a beautiful, frightening setting should enjoy it. The world is small but densely packed with details that truly conjure the feeling of exploring a shadowy realm by the light of the moon.
Hey Poor Player: 4 / 5 by Heather Johnson Yu
What initially sold me on INMOST was the notion that it was inspired by the considerably more light-hearted To The Moon; while I wasn’t expecting such a tragic tale about pain and suffering, the developers definitively recaptured what made their muse great. Realistic depth of characters, discussion of topics oft-overlooked yet extremely relatable, and a compelling narrative made for a captivating journey that will stick with me for a long time.
Noisy Pixel: 8 / 10 by Azario Lopez
Inmost took me by surprise as I wasn’t prepared for the incredible story it has to tell. Its gameplay and puzzle elements are perfectly symmetrical, making it easy to immerse yourself in this dark world for an evening and come out feeling satisfied, if not, a little melancholic. Load times and lack of direction do very little to hinder this adventure that I think is well worth your time.
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