Insomnia: Chapter One

First-person psychological horror inside an isolated Arctic research station

Melon Polygons · Published by MonkeyFactory Media · Released Jun 8, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 151
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1660 Super; 8 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Insomnia: Chapter One?

Set in 2012, this first-person horror adventure follows junior technician Ethan Miller as he uncovers the past of the Persei research station in the Kara Sea. You explore corridors, examine logs and notes, and solve environmental puzzles in a standalone story.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow exploration and stories about human isolation
+you prefer short games you can finish in one sitting

Not for you if...

−you want weapon-based combat and frequent encounters with monsters

What players say

75% of 151 reviews are positive

Players praise the station’s visual detail, sound design, and atmosphere. Common complaints concern the brief, demo-like scope, awkward English voice acting, and similarities to Still Wakes the Deep.

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Insomnia: Chapter One system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-7400
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Insomnia: Chapter One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Insomnia: Chapter One run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Russian. Text only: Ukrainian, French, Spanish - Spain.

Does Insomnia: Chapter One use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some of the images on this store page were generated with the help of AI and then manually edited to match the visual style of the game.

The statement mentions: Store page & marketing

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