Inversion Institute
Developed by Joe Strout · Published by Joe Strout
At a glance
Overview
A casual, simulation game by Joe Strout, published by Joe Strout — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A visual novel/puzzle game set in a medieval fantasy world. Using "Magic Ink," you will draw working logical gizmos and contraptions to solve problems for the Institute and surrounding townsfolk. With the help of other characters, you may even invent a machine that will change the world forever.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Inversion Institute.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Celeron
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Graphics
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: built-in
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (1)
Inversion Institute FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Inversion Institute?
Steam classifies Inversion Institute as a Casual, Simulation game, developed by Joe Strout. A visual novel/puzzle game set in a medieval fantasy world. Using "Magic Ink," you will draw working logical gizmos and contraptions to solve problems for the Institute and surrounding townsfolk. With the help of other characters, you may even invent a machine that will change the world forever.
How much does Inversion Institute cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Inversion Institute at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Inversion Institute single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Inversion Institute: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Inversion Institute on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Inversion Institute for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Inversion Institute out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 22, 2022.
What platforms is Inversion Institute on?
Inversion Institute is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Inversion Institute single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Inversion Institute cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made Inversion Institute?
Inversion Institute is developed by Joe Strout and published by Joe Strout.
Where to get Inversion Institute
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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