Captive
Released Apr 2018
"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape?
92% positive · 119 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $1.99
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Evaluation
Captive launched on April 8, 2018 and received several major updates over the following years, including a significant graphical revamp and new content in December 2018, and a windowed mode patch in August 2019. On November 20, 2020, the developer explicitly published a post titled "Captive's Final Version," confirming that this update — which addressed remaining bugs — is the last planned release for the game. The developer thanked players for their support and stated they hoped to see them in their next game, Samael. This is an unambiguous declaration that development on Captive is complete. The game is a finished, self-contained experience with no further content planned.
Evidence
Developer published a post titled 'Captive's Final Version,' stating the final update is live with minor bug fixes, all outstanding issues addressed, and thanking the community — signaling the end of development.
Developer describes Captive as the 'prologue' to a larger series and confirms focus has shifted to the next game, Samael.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Dead Inside Studio
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Summary
"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself.
With no recollection of the events that led her to that, and with her condition only worsing by the minute, she has to break free as fast as possible from this gruesome place while dealing with the dangers that lie in her path.
To survive you will have to be quick on your mind, solving puzzles while trying to keep from bleeding out.
Will you be able to escape?
Features
- A mysterious plot that slowly reveals itself to the player
- Puzzles and problem solving
- An atmosphere of horror and gore
- The survival aspect of keeping yourself from bleeding to death
- Mechanics inspired by "escape the room" themed games
- Original sprites and artwork
- A short playthrough to help you take a break from longer experiences
- Multiple endings
- Permadeath
"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself.
With no recollection of the events that led her to that, and with her condition only worsing by the minute, she has to break free as fast as possible from this gruesome place while dealing with the dangers that lie in her path.
To survive you will have to be quick on your mind, solving puzzles while trying to keep from bleeding out.
Will you be able to escape?
Features
- A mysterious plot that slowly reveals itself to the player
- Puzzles and problem solving
- An atmosphere of horror and gore
- The survival aspect of keeping yourself from bleeding to death
- Mechanics inspired by "escape the room" themed games
- Original sprites and artwork
- A short playthrough to help you take a break from longer experiences
- Multiple endings
- Permadeath
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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