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A Step From Insanity

NubCake14, drecrash · Published by Snowsphere Studios · Official site ↗

Content notice: In a Pixelated Style, There Are Depictions Of: -Violence and Death -Blood -Unapproved Medical Use of Drugs, Such as Morphine and Fictional Drugs -Alcohol Usage -Game Themes Revolving Mental Illness -Suicide

Positive — 87% positive (23 reviews) · 26 achievements

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

A Step From Insanity is a 2D platformer-shooter where you play as a man with many psychological illnesses searching for the end to his insanity. Guided by an unfamiliar friend, search for the mysterious sanity powders told to be able to cure any mental illness.

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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More free games

Explore a 2D platformer-shooter world where navigating through challenges and unlocking sanity powders is key. Join A Step From Insanity, developed by NubCake14, as you aid a mentally ill protagonist in his journey for healing.

About this game

A Step From Insanity


A Step From Insanity (ASFI) is a 2D platformer-shooter where you play as a man suffering from several psychological illnesses, searching for the end to his insanity. Guided by an unfamiliar friend, search for the mysterious ϐӘɲ°ı≤ ”æ†≥˘´ϐ, told to be able to cure any illness. Meet friends and foes along the way, become stronger, t̷̃̈́r̵̗͝u̴͆͛s̸̒̓t̶̿̐ ̴̛͠B̵́illy, and don't go insæϐӘˆᵛ𝈇ɲ.

InSanity:
Maintain your sanity through means of your own choosing. Shall you consume a mysterious alcoholic substance, or will you take the lives of others to enrich your own? Fight your own demons, or lose it all.

Gameplay:
Enjoy the luxury of mechanics from your favorite platformers, along with a 2D click-and-shoot system and a fully manageable inventory. Expand your arsenal, and make life-dependent decisions on what is needed, and what is better off left behind.

Story:
Who is Billy? What is his connection to the ∏˘´˘˘¿°ı ∏æ´”æ´Әı°æɲ? And why is he desperate to find a ≥ϐ𝖡°? Discover all of these, while trying to discover yourself along the journey.

WELCOME TO THE CITY:
Want a break from the ̶a̶d̶s̶ chaos? Relax and have fun in the expansive city! Equipped with an arcade, library, bar, and much more. Just don't get too comfy, he's always watching.



Please, help me find the way out of my mind

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1000MB Video Card or Any Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: You can probably run this game

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Endless Mode Update

    1.1.0 changelog: -added endless gamemode with 1 map (maybe more will come soon) -fixed "mass genocide" achievement not activating in steam -fixed "dre style" and "resource saver" achievements not working -added icons to menu buttons
    Read full article on Community Announcements (snowspherestudios)

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