Inmost

About

Inmost is a puzzle platformer where you control three characters tied to a haunting narrative set inside a decaying castle. Each character’s path involves sneaking past foes, triggering traps, and solving environmental puzzles to advance. The gameplay mixes exploration with timed leaps and careful planning as you navigate shifting spaces. Combat is minimal but tense, focusing on quick strikes and avoiding detection. The story unfolds through sparse dialogue and environmental clues, linking the characters’ fates to a central mystery involving a young girl. The game’s interconnected narrative and shifting perspectives create a cohesive yet disorienting experience. Puzzles escalate in complexity, often requiring you to revisit earlier areas with new tools. With a Metacritic score of 82, it’s praised for its clever level design and moody atmosphere. Available on PC, Switch, Mac, and mobile, it runs smoothly across platforms. The 12-hour runtime offers a self-contained challenge, appealing to fans of narrative-driven puzzlers who enjoy figuring out secrets through play.

Storyline

"A Knight sworn to the forces of darkness. A creature which feeds on pain. A stranger searching for answers. One interconnecting tale of suffering, sacrifice, and the young girl in the middle of it all."