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The Stone of Madness

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

The Stone of Madness is a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Five prisoners pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape.

What works
  • Unique and immersive setting
  • Deep stealth and puzzle mechanics
  • Strong character design with complementary skills and fears
  • Rich hand-drawn art and atmospheric music
  • Multiple solutions and replayability with two campaigns
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of manual save leads to frustration
  • Bugs and technical issues affect gameplay
  • Clunky controls and ui problems
  • Steep learning curve and high difficulty
  • Some narrative and character development feels limited

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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The Stone of Madness: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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