Sanitarium
Developed by Dotemu · Published by Ziggurat
At a glance
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
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.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
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)
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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