SHUT IN

Dark comedy horror adventure where everyday tasks can kill you

Cael O'Sullivan · Published by Hidden Track · Released Oct 30, 2020

As of Oct 28, 2026: -84% right now, $0.79

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 91
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Nov 13, 2021
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SHUT IN?

A 2D psychological horror adventure set inside your own increasingly unfamiliar house. Your goal is to get out of bed and make it outside, exploring rooms, experimenting with items, and solving puzzles while an unreliable narrator comments on your attempts.

For you if...

+you enjoy sarcasm and humor built around failure
+you prefer short adventures with room to experiment

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving puzzles without lethal mistakes
−you want to avoid themes of depression and isolation

What players say

90% of 91 reviews are positive

Players praise the portrayal of depression, particularly its depiction of self-critical thoughts. They also highlight the unsettling atmosphere and dark humor.

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SHUT IN system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit/64bit)
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU or better, PixelShader v3.0
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does SHUT IN have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does SHUT IN run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does SHUT IN use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam