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INSIDE – reviews and rating

INSIDE has an average rating of 94% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on June 28, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 87, players on RAWG rate the game 88%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Inside, from the creators of Limbo, is out on Steam today. You can find out why we're so enamored with the game by checking out our review.“
9,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jun 28, 2016
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4iOSNintendo Switch
Genres
AdventureActionRPGPuzzleIndiePlatformer
Developer
Playdead
Publisher
Playdead
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of INSIDE?

INSIDE has an average rating of 94% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was INSIDE released?

INSIDE was released on June 28, 2016.

What platforms is INSIDE available on?

INSIDE is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat INSIDE?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing INSIDE.

Is INSIDE worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 94%, INSIDE is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to INSIDE?

Games similar to INSIDE are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,8
Best rating
9,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #12 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 98 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 94%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 91%
  • MetacriticMetascore 87%
  • Players (RAWG)1 197 votes 88%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 58 %
  • Recommended 32 %
  • Meh 6 %
  • Skip 4 %

1 197 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9,8/10
Game Informer Jul 7, 2016
Inside, from the creators of Limbo, is out on Steam today. You can find out why we're so enamored with the game by checking out our review.
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jun 28, 2016
Inside isn’t just some incremental improvement over the basic premise of Limbo, it’s one of the best puzzle-platformers ever made. From its brilliant puzzle design, which finds a way to balance constant progress and momentum with puzzles that require deep thought, to its gorgeous lighting effects, this is the type of game that demonstrates why the indie development scene is something special. Inside...

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