Playdead's INSIDE
What is Playdead's INSIDE?
Inside is an indie adventure game by Playdead, described as a dark, narrative-driven platformer that combines intense action with challenging puzzles. The listing cites its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. It is listed as an Apple Design Award winner and as having won more than 100 awards.
Pricing. Playdead's INSIDE is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who enjoy dark, narrative-driven platformers
- Fans of puzzle platformers with intense action sequences
- Players who want a moody game with an ambient soundtrack
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Why this app is in A tier
Playdead's INSIDE scores 84 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 87, App Store search rank 100, update recency 71. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Discover Playdead's unique indie adventure game Inside, a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has received critical acclaim for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: “MASTERPIECE! Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.” IGN - 10/10 “Inside expands on the concepts and scope of its predecessor in wildly creative ways, and it's so immaculately designed and constructed from top to bottom that it almost feels suitable for display in an art museum. This is one hell of a follow-up.” Giant Bomb - 5/5 “Gorgeous art and animations, devious puzzle design and a pitch-black sense of humor. A perfectly paced series of escalating "holy shit" moments.” Kotaku Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Artistic Achievement (BAFTA) - Game Design (BAFTA) - Narrative (BAFTA) - Original Property (BAFTA) - Best Independent Game (Game Critics Awards) - Best Independent Game (The Game Awards) - Best Art Direction (The Game Awards) - Spite Award (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Art Dire
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 84 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 30.5K | 7.2K | 2.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.1 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 237d ago | 15d ago | 14d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about Playdead's INSIDE
Is it free to download?
The App Store listing shows the price as free. The listing does not state whether in-app purchases are offered.
What kind of game is it?
The listing describes a dark, narrative-driven platformer that combines intense action with challenging puzzles. A press quote calls it a 2D puzzle platformer.
Has it received recognition?
It is an Apple Design Award winner and has won more than 100 awards, including BAFTA and The Game Awards honors. It also quotes reviews from IGN, Giant Bomb and Kotaku.
Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
Playdead's INSIDE is free to download.
What is Playdead's INSIDE good for?
Playdead's INSIDE is built for players who enjoy dark, narrative-driven platformers, fans of puzzle platformers with intense action sequences, players who want a moody game with an ambient soundtrack. It sits in the adventure games list on AppTierList.
Is Playdead's INSIDE worth it?
Playdead's INSIDE is A tier, ranked #20 of 40 adventure game apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 30,538 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 19 apps rank above it.
How does Playdead's INSIDE compare to Super Bear Adventure?
Playdead's INSIDE is A tier at 84; Super Bear Adventure is A tier at 87. Super Bear Adventure ranks higher. Playdead's INSIDE is free to download, Super Bear Adventure is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Playdead's INSIDE updated?
Playdead's INSIDE was last updated on 2026-02-25, 237 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Adventure Games
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 84 / 100
- Rank in list
- #20 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 30,538
- Recent reviews
- 4.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (237 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who enjoy dark, narrative-driven platformers, Fans of puzzle platformers with intense action sequences, Players who want a moody game with an ambient soundtrack
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 705 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
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