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IMSCARED

First-person pixel horror about finding keys in a deceptive nightmare

Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks · Released Feb 3, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 3,925
Recent reviews
Very Positive
97% of 48 in 30 days
Players
7
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 15, 2026
Minimum PC
OpenGL 4-compliant onboard
2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is IMSCARED?

This single-player, first-person horror adventure takes place in a surreal, pixelated nightmare. You find keys, unlock doors, and solve puzzles while trying to locate an exit as the game tries to mislead you.

For you if...

  • +you like eerie pixel graphics in psychological horror
  • +you enjoy puzzles that reach beyond the game window

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer direct guidance over cryptic puzzles
  • −you avoid stories involving suicide and loneliness

What players say

95% of 3,925 reviews are positive · 97% of 48 in the last 30 days

Players praise the eerie atmosphere, scares, and fourth-wall-breaking puzzles involving game files. Some complain that later puzzles become confusing and that achievement requirements make extra content hard to reach.

How many players finish IMSCARED?

70% of Steam players have unlocked «Game Ended», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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IMSCARED system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
Graphics
OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
110 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
Processor
2GHz+
Graphics
OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
110 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does IMSCARED have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does IMSCARED run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
11
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Italian, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does IMSCARED 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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