Imaginary Friend Asylum

Imaginary Friend Asylum

Nightmare Emporium · May 20, 2024 · Action, Adventure, Simulation, Interactive Fiction, Exploration

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Imaginary Friend Asylum price by region

Imaginary Friend Asylum costs £1.68 in the United Kingdom, €1.88 in Europe (EUR), $4.99 in the United States, $4.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.39 in New Zealand, A$7.50 in Australia, zł10.42 in Poland and R$16.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Imaginary Friend Asylum offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.68 −61% £4.29 £1.68 2
Europe (EUR) €1.88 −62% €4.99 €1.88 2
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Canada CA$6.49 CA$6.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.39 NZ$7.39 — 1
Australia A$7.50 A$7.50 — 1
Poland zł10.42 −55% zł22.99 zł10.42 2
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Imaginary Friend Asylum

A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back.

It's 1949, and you're a new patient at Hathmoore Children's Asylum. During your stay, you'll explore and discover disturbing secrets, including the mysterious Ghost of the Asylum. Along the way, you will befriend other children and their imaginary friends. Together, you will uncover a dark conspiracy where you are to receive a terrible fate.

Key Features:
  • Average playtime of 3-4 hours
  • Atmospheric environment and realistic graphics
  • Elements of exploration, stealth, platforming, and ARG
  • Immersive storytelling, dialogue, cutscenes, and lore

Imaginary Friend Asylum — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players consistently praise this game's compelling story and its thoughtful, sensitive portrayal of historical asylum abuse, appreciating the psychological depth and unique art style that exceed initial expectations. The main complaint centers on tedious stealth gameplay sections with nurses that can feel like a slog, though players generally agree the narrative payoff makes it worthwhile. Most recommend the game to story-focused players, noting it's a relatively brief but memorable experience.

Recommended Aug 2, 2026
Loved the art style, and the Friends!! However i felt game play was lacking. i washed my face, combed my hair, and brushed my teeth more than anything. Captivating plot and good twists and turns as the story unfolds. i think if there was a sequel i think it should be friend focused in a surreal world. Kudos to the creators.
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Recommended Jun 16, 2026
I bought this game expecting it to be a kind of silly jumpscare-fest that demonizes the mentally ill, but was pleasantly surprised to find an actually sensitive portrayal of the abuse that asylum patients endured in the mid 20th century. It's a very charming game with an interesting story and a cool art style that I feel has been horribly mis-marketed. The best example I can give for the mis-marketing is that the imaginary friend in the bottom center right of the cover image only looks like that on the back of his head. The front of his head is a cutesy easel with a smiley face. I would have played this a lot sooner if I knew there was actual substance and nuance to this game. Perhaps these are backhanded compliments ("I thought your game was gonna suck but it was surprisingly good"), but I sincerely enjoyed my time and recommend this to anyone who can stand the brutal subject matter and jumpscares.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 9, 2026
One of the most unique games I've played in a while. The story is honestly really good and anyone who likes linear story games.
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Recommended Sep 11, 2026
The best part of this game is undoubtedly the character designs. Despite the children and adults having little to no defining features, the imaginary friends are visually stunning and extremely interesting to look at. The overall narrative is well-written, if a tad cliche here and there; but I sort of feel like that makes this game all the more charming. In my opinion, this game is a hidden gem. The mechanics are solid, it has some good little jumpscare moments, and it's well worth the purchase!
Recommended Jul 12, 2026
love it
Recommended May 12, 2026
I LOVE THIS GAME!! The story is amazing the character design is so inspiring and I love it so so much!

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