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Rise of Insanity

PlayStation 4, Linux, Gear VR, PlayStation VR, Oculus Go, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • Engaging psychological horror story
  • Effective jump scares
  • Vr support enhances immersion
  • Good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime (~1.5-3 hours)
  • Some translation and voice acting issues
  • Linear gameplay with minimal puzzles
  • Minor bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of deeper gameplay mechanics

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Gray Dawn

  • File Destined

  • Root Of Evil: The Tailor

  • Father's Day

  • Psalm 2

  • Don't Knock Twice

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Rise of Insanity but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Remothered: Tormented Fathers

  • Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward

  • Outlast 2

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

  • Infliction

  • The Beast Inside

Less violent

Games that feels like Rise of Insanity but with less combat and destruction

  • Summer of '58

  • Conarium

  • The Light Remake

  • The Guest

  • [Chilla's Art] Missing Children | 行方不明

  • ASYLUM

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Rise of Insanity: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy, Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026