Roots of Insanity

Roots of Insanity

Released Apr 2017

As Dr. Riley McClein, you have to figure out what is real and what is not as you try to uncover the mysterious happenings at the hospital, while also trying to deal with your epileptic attacks that have haunted you all your life.

67% positive · 441 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Roots of Insanity launched on April 4, 2017 and received post-launch patches and updates over the following years. The most significant content update was a full Remake released on October 29, 2020, which overhauled the game. Following that, a soundtrack DLC was released on July 12, 2021 — the only DLC for the game, and it is already available. From 2021 onward, the developer's news posts shifted almost entirely to promoting their next game, "A Way to be Dead," which launched on July 23, 2021. There have been no updates, patches, or communications related to Roots of Insanity itself since mid-2021. The last developer post touching on this game was in February 2021, and the last meaningful content (the soundtrack DLC) arrived in July 2021. The developer has not announced any future content for Roots of Insanity, there are no unreleased DLC entries, and the studio's attention has clearly moved on to their next title. Given the absence of any post-2021 activity and no outstanding commitments, the game appears to be a finished product with all planned content delivered.
Evidence
Roots of Insanity Remake released as a major free update, overhauling the game with new content and a Halloween event
news post · Oct 29, 2020 source content shipped
high
Developer's focus has fully shifted to their new game 'A Way to be Dead,' with all 2021 news posts dedicated to that title rather than Roots of Insanity
news post · Jul 23, 2021 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Crania Games
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game



Description of the Game

What had started as an ordinary night shift at the August Valentine Hospital has turned into a night of chaos and horror for you. As Dr. Riley McClein, you have to figure out what is real and what is not as you try to uncover the mysterious happenings at the hospital, while also trying to deal with your epileptic attacks that have haunted you all your life. You will need to whatever you can to survive the night and most importantly, keep your sanity.

Roots of Insanity is an fps/tps, survival/horror game designed and developed in Unreal Engine by Crania Games. The game tells the tale of Dr. Riley McClein as he tries to survive through a maelstrom of horror and mystery in the August Valentine Hospital, while also struggling with his epileptic attacks.

Game Features

- Immersive combat system lets you hack, slash, kick and shoot as you fight for your life.
- Unique storyline with many unexpected twists and turns.
- Optional areas to be discovered and explored.
- Random loot system.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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