Rise of Insanity

Released Mar 2018

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Rise of Insanity launched its full 1.0 release on March 1, 2018, after a period in Early Access. The launch post explicitly described the game as reaching "full version state" and delivering the conclusion of the story ("End of Stephen Dowell history"). A small bug-fix patch followed in July 2018, and the only DLC ever released — the original soundtrack — shipped on launch day. No additional story content, expansions, or DLC have been announced or released since launch. The developer's subsequent communications have focused entirely on announcing separate games: Beat Me! (December 2019), Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner (October 2024), and Creepy Shift: House For Sale (April 2025). These posts confirm Red Limb Studio has moved on to new projects and is no longer developing content for Rise of Insanity. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained narrative experience and has remained unchanged since mid-2018.

Evidence

Developer announced 1.0 full release, explicitly stating the game is 'in full version state, no Early Access' and delivering the conclusion of the story with 5 new locations and the end of Stephen Dowell's history.

news post · Mar 1, 2018 source development ending

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Developer launched another new game (Creepy Shift: House For Sale) and offered a 90% discount on Rise of Insanity to celebrate — treating it as a legacy title with no mention of any ongoing development.

news post · Apr 14, 2025 source development ending

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Rise of Insanity - Original Soundtrack

Mar 2018

Media

Details

Developer

Red Limb Studio

Publisher

Red Limb Studio

Achievements

Platform

Windows, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Indie Adventure Horror Simulation Psychological Horror Walking Simulator Puzzle Atmospheric Survival Horror Exploration Dark Psychedelic Story Rich Surreal Great Soundtrack

About this game

Rise of Insanity is a first-person psychological horror game, with additional support for VR, which draws inspiration from greatest psychological horror movies such as The Shining, The Exorcist and Silent Hill.

Set in America in the 1970's, the story centers around Dr. Stephen Dowell, a renowned psychologist faced with a difficult patient who shows distinct yet contradictory symptoms of different mental disorders.
The life of the doctor himself is also shrouded in mystery – you must step into his shoes to find out the truth.

What terrible fate has befallen your wife and child? Is your new patient, on whom you are testing your experimental treatment methods, somewhat responsible for what happened? Who is to blame?
Don’t lose your nerve and overcome your fear.

Key features

The realistic graphics provide a horrifying and immersive atmosphere that will chill you to the core.
Haunting, atmospheric soundtrack and professional voice acting.
Explore diverse locations inspired by North American architectural trends from the early 70s.
Walk, examine, discover dark secrets and solve logical puzzles. Descend the inner depths of the human consciousness.
Support for VR goggles ( read the FAQ )