ASYLUM

ASYLUM is a psychological first-person horror adventure from Senscape. As a former patient plagued by disturbing visions, you return to the sprawling Hanwell Mental Institute, investigate its past and follow a mystery story that focuses on atmosphere and puzzles rather than constant action.

The developers cite H. P. Lovecraft, classic Hammer horror and 1980s European horror cinema as influences. SOEDESCO estimates around ten hours for the main story.

The PC version of ASYLUM was released on Mar 13, 2025. The console versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch follow on Oct 30, 2026 – just before Halloween.

ASYLUM is available on PC. The console versions officially confirmed for Oct 30, 2026 release for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

The focus is on exploring the Hanwell Mental Institute, piecing together its story and classic adventure puzzles. Senscape uses a slow, tension-driven structure: rooms, objects and clues drive the investigation forward, while the presentation increasingly plays with the main character's perception.

According to Steam, the PC version of ASYLUM requires at least Windows 10, a 2.4 GHz processor, 8 GB RAM, a graphics card on the level of a GeForce 840M and 10 GB of free storage. Windows 11, 16 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 1650 or a comparable graphics card are recommended. macOS and Linux are also supported, with their own requirements on the Steam store.

The setting is the dilapidated Hanwell Mental Institute, whose maze-like rooms and past form the core of the game. The asylum is not just a backdrop but the central puzzle: the player reconstructs events from the past there and follows the visions of a former patient to the end.

On Steam, English is listed as the language for full voice acting. The interface and subtitles are available in German, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Latin American Spanish, among others. No German dub is listed for the PC version.

ASYLUM is designed as a single-player adventure. On Steam, achievements and cloud saves are among the supported features. The store does not list a co-op or competitive multiplayer mode. Exploring the Hanwell Mental Institute is therefore designed as a solo experience.