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Sanitarium

Developed by Dotemu · Published by Ziggurat

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 29, 2014 Price$4.54 Steam reviews1,207

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.54
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews1,207
Languages3
Achievements20

Overview

An adventure game by Dotemu, published by Ziggurat — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 1,202
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:Point & ClickAdventureHorrorPsychological HorrorAtmosphericClassicStory RichRetro1990'sDarkPuzzleIsometric

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 Sanitarium.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: Pentium 4 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Supported languages (3)

EnglishFrenchGerman

Sanitarium 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 Sanitarium?

Steam classifies Sanitarium as a Adventure game, developed by Dotemu. Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

How much does Sanitarium cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Sanitarium at $4.54. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Sanitarium single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Sanitarium: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Sanitarium on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sanitarium for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Sanitarium out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 29, 2014.

What platforms is Sanitarium on?

Sanitarium is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Sanitarium single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Sanitarium cost?

Steam lists it at $4.54.

Does Sanitarium have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Sanitarium.

Who made Sanitarium?

Sanitarium is developed by Dotemu and published by Ziggurat.

Where to get Sanitarium

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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