// The Inner Friend(2018)

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About The Inner Friend

The Inner Friend features a rich visual environment, supported by an immersive soundscape and a cinematic soundtrack enhancing immersion and emotional moments. Movement, imagery, and music are the main ways for the player to interact with the Shadow, their guide throughout the descent. Dark and scary, mysterious at times, the world of The Inner Friend is a surrealist representation of memories and fears.

Release Date

Sep 6, 2018

Developer

PLAYMIND

Publisher

PLAYMIND

The Inner Friend FAQ & buying guide

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Is The Inner Friend worth buying?

Steam

86.21% positive

'Very Positive', 58 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

60/100

1 critic

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What is The Inner Friend about?

Led by a mysterious Shadow, face fears and nightmares inhabiting its materialized subconscious universe. Dive into a unique and eerie world to relive the Shadow’s childhood memories and overcome them to restore what was once a safe haven. You’ll journey ever deeper through the subconscious to unravel a rich but wordless story and encounter gruesome beings that you must evade. Ultimately, however, you will have to face them.

AdventureCasualIndiePsychological HorrorThrillerNarrationPuzzleAtmospheric

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Inner Friend?

Right now the lowest price for The Inner Friend we're tracking is $14.99 at Steam. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Inner Friend has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Inner Friend is $14.99 at Green Man Gaming on January 30, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Inner Friend worth buying?

86% of 58 Steam user reviews for The Inner Friend are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 66.

When was The Inner Friend released?

The Inner Friend released on September 6, 2018, developed by PLAYMIND and published by PLAYMIND.

What platforms is The Inner Friend available on?

The Inner Friend is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Inner Friend?

The cheapest The Inner Friend price right now is $14.99 at Steam.

The Inner Friend price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
SteamBest priceAll-time low	Steam	—	$14.99	Buy The Inner Friend at Steam
Green Man GamingAll-time low	Steam · North America	—	$14.99	Buy The Inner Friend at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $14.99 at Green Man Gaming on Jan 30, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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