ASYLUM

ASYLUM

Released Mar 2025

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

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Evaluation

ASYLUM launched on March 13, 2025 after a notoriously long development. The game has received consistent post-launch support, including multiple feature patches and bug fixes, a free 50-page companion document called "The ASYLUM Files" (released October 29, 2025), and a major technical overhaul in Patch 1.5 (released June 25, 2026) that significantly reduced download size, added native Linux support, and improved performance across all platforms. The developer remains actively communicating and delivering. The most recent post, dated July 21, 2026, announced a partnership with SOEDESCO to bring ASYLUM to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later in 2026. Crucially, this post also states that "there's more coming for PC owners too" in preparation for "a big Halloween season," signaling that additional content or announcements are expected in the near term. Outstanding commitments from the launch post — specifically an art book, the "A Tour of Hanwell" documentary, and an extended soundtrack — were still described as works in progress as of October 29, 2025. The October 2025 post noted the developer was "still working on the documentary, art book, and other niceties fans are expecting," and these have not yet appeared on the store or been announced as shipped. A November 2025 post also hinted at work beginning on a related project ("The Scratches Files"), suggesting Senscape's creative momentum continues beyond ASYLUM. The only released DLC to date is the soundtrack (released May 29, 2025). The game itself is narratively complete, but the developer has made explicit, repeated public commitments to supplementary content that remains undelivered, and has teased further PC content ahead of Halloween 2026.
Evidence
Developer announced console ports for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch via a SOEDESCO partnership, and stated 'there's more coming for PC owners too' ahead of a 'big Halloween season.'
news post · Jul 21, 2026 source content planned
high
Patch 1.5 released with major technical overhaul: 20GB size reduction, Bink video format, native Linux support, and performance improvements across all platforms.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2025

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Senscape
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind.

ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and march towards a shocking conclusion.

With influences ranging from Peter Cushing to Lucio Fulci, ASYLUM has been meticulously crafted with a strong focus on storytelling and atmosphere. Visit countless tenebrous environments, make your way through a towering, lifelike mental hospital, and solve compelling puzzles to find the answers you seek.

We poured our heart and soul into creating an involving and endlessly rewarding adventure. If you love the kind of slow-burning horror with an old-school sensibility that creeps upon you, ASYLUM will be an unforgettable experience.

  • A mind-bending original storyline that we somehow managed to keep secret during 15 years of production.

  • Around 10 hours of gameplay — and that's without learning all the dark secrets!

  • An atmosphere so engrossing you will almost smell the stench of decrepitude and putrefaction around you.

  • Exciting challenges rewarding your wit and observation.

  • Memorable soundtrack inspired by 80s horror films and quite a bit of John Carpenter.

  • No jump scares! OK, maybe just a frightening handful that will hit you when you least expect them.

  • Diegetic interface and other buzz words.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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