# Sanitarium

> Point-and-click horror adventure game with a complex plot and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by DotEmu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium/id1008783470 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 131 App Store ratings · 166 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 887 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2015-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium/id1008783470/reviews.md

## What is Sanitarium?

In Sanitarium you play an amnesiac thrust into a morbid, really creepy universe. After a car accident you wake up to find that instead of lying in a hospital, you’re in an asylum with your head wrapped in bandages. Who the hell am I? What am I doing here? How do I escape? There endless questions eating away at you, and so too are the many puzzles you’ll need to resolve throughout this immersive, captivating adventure.

Featuring a rich, complex plot set in an intense world where a very thin line separates reason from madness, Sanitarium is a masterwork suitable for point-and-click beginners, experts and everyone who enjoys captivating storylines and horror games. 

This version has not only been authentically recreated for mobile, but also enhanced with brand-new features:

•	Choose between touch mode and pad mode 
•	A new easy-to-use interface specially adapted for touch devices
•	Automatic save system
•	Dynamic ON/OFF hint system
•	New inventory system 
•	20 Achievements to unlock
•	Choose between full screen mode & original mode
•	3 languages available: English, French, German (voices and text)

Originally released in 1998 for PC and Adventure Game of the Year Winner, this timeless point-and-click horror game is a must-have for adventure game fans. Discover or rediscover one of the scariest games of all time with this mobile version you can play anywhere!

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## Key features

- Amnesiac protagonist
- Morbid and creepy universe
- Puzzle solving
- Complex plot
- Touch and pad controls
- New inventory system
- Achievements

## What do users think of Sanitarium?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and entertaining visuals
- 🕹️ Unique and bizarre adventure
- 🎬 Excellent atmosphere
- ⏰ Long gameplay with cool cutscenes
- 🕵️‍♀️ Compelling story and creepy atmosphere
- 🎨 Retro game charm

**Cons**

- 🤖 Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔇 Poor audio balancing and dialogue issues
- 🔍 Difficulty interacting with objects and environments

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes in certain levels
- Dialogue skipping and desynchronization issues
- Unresponsive interactions and missing prompts

**Most requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Improve touch controls and UI for mobile
- Provide more instructions and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 166)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitarium/id1008783470/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Blast from the past

*2026-05-10*

Had a ball playing this again. My mom introduced me to it when it came out, and I never forgot how intriguing and clever it was. I was thrilled to find it here available for the iPad. 

The touch controls are finicky sometimes, leading to some confusion, so I’d say it’s like a 4.5/5 just because of that. But the hint system is good and the story and puzzles hold up. Thanks for making an iPad version after all these years!

### 5/5 — Favourite retro horror puzzle game

*2026-02-18*

I had this game on PC in 1998 I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for something niche, horror, and retro! One of the best

### 1/5 — Impossible navigation and too much dialog

*2026-02-04*

I gave it a good 15 minutes. It’s extremely difficult to move around and the first thing you have to do is to have long, tedious conversations with non-playing characters that reveal nothing. I tried to get a refund, but I guess it’s non-refundable. Flushing $4 down the toilet would have been less frustrating and much more fun.

### 5/5 — Спасибо

*2025-11-23*

Огромное спасибо за порт игры и как же хорошо что на английском в оригинале’жаль что максимум только 5 звезд можно ставить´

### 5/5 — Love the nostalgia

*2025-08-21*

I haven’t played this since it came out around ‘98. I can remember playing in the dark (pc was in the basement) and feeling freaked out. Would be great if controller support was added because my big old man thumbs make it hard to see and navigate. Overall still very worth it and a blast to play.

### 3/5 — English version??

*2025-04-07*

Pas de version originale ? Le doublage est épouvantable…

### 5/5 — Enthralling experience

*2025-02-11*

Excellent atmosphere, nostalgic and entertaining visuals (especially for its time), a bizarre adventure. Loved it! I must also recommend I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream if you want more like this!

My only complaint would be the controls were a bit clunky. Sometimes the click detection was really off. Luckily the hint system makes it easier to interact. There were a few bugs but nothing really game breaking - just make sure to save often!

### 5/5 — Zamanın eskitemediği enfes bir oyun

*2024-03-10, version 1.1*

Oyun kesinlikle hikayesiyle olsun oynanışıyla olsun oldukça güzel. Mutlaka deneyim edilmeli

### 5/5 — İNANILMAZ

*2024-02-02, version 1.1*

Çok eski ve grafikleri yeni oyunlarla karşılaştırılamaz diyecekler olabilir. Amsterdam kelimeyle mükemmel bir oyun, kategorisinin bir numarası.
Uzun süre oyunu oynamak için eski platformlara mahkum kaldım. 
Emeği geçen herkese çok teşekkür ederim

### 5/5 — ¡Buenísimo!

*2023-11-27, version 1.1*

Excelente juego clásico y recomendadísimo. No lo desprecies sólo porque tiene más de 20 años de vida, los juegos retro son los mejores. Sanitarium tiene una historia profunda y bien contada, música súper adecuada para cada momento y escenas en donde no sabrás qué rayos está pasando y que te dejarán con la boca abierta.

## Frequently asked questions about Sanitarium

### What is Sanitarium about?

Sanitarium is a point-and-click adventure game where you play as an amnesiac who wakes up in a creepy asylum. You must solve puzzles and unravel a complex plot to escape and discover your identity in a morbid universe.

### What are the new features in the mobile version?

This mobile version has been recreated with new features including touch and pad control options, an easy-to-use interface, an automatic save system, a dynamic hint system, a new inventory system, 20 achievements, and the choice between full screen or original display modes.

### Is Sanitarium suitable for beginners?

Yes, Sanitarium is described as a masterwork suitable for point-and-click beginners, experts, and anyone who enjoys captivating storylines and horror games. The enhanced mobile version also includes a dynamic hint system to assist players.

### What languages are supported?

The mobile version of Sanitarium is available in three languages: English, French, and German. Both the voices and the text are localized in these languages.

### What platforms is Sanitarium available on?

This analysis is for the mobile version of Sanitarium, which has been authentically recreated for mobile devices. The original game was released in 1998 for PC.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2021-10-18

Updated version to fix some issues and Os compatibility

### 1.0 — 2015-10-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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