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"I need a Heart in order to open it"

IMSCARED is a horror, indie and pixel graphics game developed and published by Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks.
Released on February 03rd 2016 is available only on Windows.

It has received 3,206 reviews of which 3,015 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.


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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 110 MB available space

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394 hours played
Sept. 2026
IMSCARED, an existential tragedy IMSCARED is the cryptic, weird, and terrifying game that defined an entire horror genre. A game best described by a quote straight from it: "You made me think about life." IMSCARED tells the story of an entity that was forced into existence against its will and now has to suffer the consequences. In the beginning, White Face doesn't act out of hate or fear, but rather curiosity. He observes the player because humanity and life as a whole are new and fascinating to him. But as he begins to understand life, he also begins to understand what it means to lose it. That's where curiosity turns into fear. Fear of not existing. White Face has to deal with the same questions every human has to deal with. What is life? What is life's purpose? And how do we spend our limited time? The only difference is that he has to answer these questions in a cruelly short amount of time before his tragic existence ends at the hands of the player. In my opinion, IMSCARED comes close to literary perfection. Its narrative is one of the best I have ever experienced in any form of media. It made me feel so empty inside and at the same time so full of life that I can hardly describe it. Please do yourself a favor and play this game.
4 hours played
Sept. 2026
a close friend of mine wanted me to play this game; i hadn't touched or thought about it in years, but the revisit years later is quite pleasant. im not sure why imscared never rose to fame like other indie horror in its era, but regardless, the game is worth revisiting. i look forward to seeing what this developer makes next.
5 hours played
Aug. 2026
I've never been a fan of horror/psychological horror games. In fact, been put off by most. Until now. I'm so deeply saddened I'll never get to experience this raw and unfiltered again. This was an amazing game that didn't use cheap scare tactics to terrify you. No, it built an amazing atmosphere and only acted when your back was turned or you were lured into trusting it for a moment. As for it's creative usage of system files and abstracting normal game mechanics, bravo. I've yet to run into a game that really tied itself down while stringing itself to a file system and external videos. I absolutely adored the intro, as well. Unlocking the closet reveals a completely different path while making you feel as if you just wasted your time and the key. The only real complaint I have.. is the 'true ending'. There is nothing left at this point, the world is yours to roam without consequence. You are alone and have nothing else, nor anyone else to blame. My immediate instinct when I saw the chair and noose next to Her grave, was to use it. It makes sense why it wouldn't work, but there is nothing left for you in this world. Perhaps a missed opportunity, or maybe the hollow feeling was intentional, and I simply expected too much. Despite the singular nitpick, this was an unforgettable game. Ten out of ten.
4 hours played
June 2026
a game yearning to be closed, a world yearning to die. i don't know what's on my computer, but i think it's alive.
4 hours played
June 2026
an excellent masterclass in 4th wall breaking horror, scaring me genuinely the entire time i played thru it the restorer and HER CAN GET IT

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Frequently Asked Questions

IMSCARED is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.

No, IMSCARED is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.

Yes, IMSCARED received 3,015 positive votes out of a total of 3,206 achieving an impressive rating of 9.02.
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IMSCARED was developed and published by Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks.

Yes, IMSCARED is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, IMSCARED is not playable on MacOS.

No, IMSCARED is not playable on Linux.

This information about IMSCARED is not available yet.

This information about IMSCARED is not available yet.

No, IMSCARED does not support VR.

IMSCARED is a single-player game.

No, IMSCARED does not currently offer any DLC.

No, IMSCARED does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, IMSCARED does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, IMSCARED is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for IMSCARED.

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IMSCARED
Rating
9.0
3,015
191
Game modes
Features
Online players
4
Developer
Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks
Publisher
Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks
Release 03 Feb 2016
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