
Experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s. Amidst the daily struggles and overbearing loneliness, she often sees things that others do not. However, as the imaginary begins to seep into reality, she realizes she may not be as crazy as she once thought.
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In this psychological horror game, experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s.
Annabelle Walker lives out her dark fate at Grimwell State Institution for the Mentally Insane, and amidst the daily struggles and overbearing loneliness, she often sees things that others do not. However, as the imaginary begins to seep into reality, Annabelle realizes she may not be as crazy as she once thought.
Key Features:
Average playtime of 2+ hours
Immersive storytelling, dialogue, cutscenes, and lore
Voice acting
Collectable outfits
Elements of exploration, stealth, platforming, and mystery
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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Reviews
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Reviews
Nice work, Grant, another good game, i like it, i hope Chapter 2 will surprise me like the 1st
i loved the game in its entirety, whatever bugs are currently left in the game are honestly more funny then a bother, i loved the story and the modles of the characters you all did amazing on that and i really want to see what you all do for the next chapter
A short but impactful experience Imaginary Friend Institution is a relatively short game but it delivers a powerful story that stays with you. It builds on Imaginary Friend Asylum really well and feels like a natural continuation of the world and its themes. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere is strong, and the emotional beats land exactly where they should. I enjoyed my time with it and I am looking forward to chapter 2.
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Hours played at review time, across 42 reviews with recorded playtime.
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A really good game! Great for video game enthusiasts who like psychological horror! Note: PLEASE leave a good review so the game/chapter 2 can get out of purgatory!
Very fun and unique game. Would highly recommend. The story is the highlight of this game.
I adore these games with all m heart and will continue to boast about them to everyone I can! The historical factors are so nice to see and have a grand amount of accuracy I'm on the edge of my seat for a new game and managed to get some new friends to want to cosplay the characters after playing the second game for them! I absolutely adore all of the outfits the style and the unique story!
this is a really great game! i really love the story and I hope it continues to grow from here on out! good luck guys! your the best!
This game is a hidden gem, and i have no doubt about that after the 17 min intro scenes, looking forward for Chapter 2, looking to start playing this when it arrives. Also please add 60/120 PFS support in game.
This was honestly a great game! a little bit rough and buggy but you can see how much care was put into it, i love the story and i really cant wait to see more of it!!
This game is a hidden gem. The low poly PS1 inspired art style gives it such a nostalgic feel that I couldn’t help but fall in love with it immediately. The sewing patterns and outfit changes were such a cute addition too I loved being able to change Annabelle’s look. The story is really interesting, watching everyone’s imaginary friends come to life at Grimwell State Institution kept me hooked, and the voice actors did a good job bringing the characters to life. Just a heads up: this is a slow paced story game. The controls are super straightforward just arrow keys, your mouse, and E to interact. Nothing demanding, so anyone can play it. For a smaller indie game, it delivers a solid experience. That said, I do wish the other characters felt more integrated into the world. During scenes like laundry or class, they’re just standing or sitting around instead of actually doing things. More NPCs moving through the hallways would’ve made Grimwell feel more alive, though maybe the emptiness is intentional to keep that eerie vibe. Watching Annabelle’s reality unravel is genuinely unsettling in the best way. Annabelle deserves all the happiness in the world and I’m rooting for her! I really enjoyed this game and I’m looking forward to Chapter Two! P.S. I really hope the devs consider adding to the Steam Point Shop wallpapers, emoticons, and badges for this game would be so cute!
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