
With near-perfect execution, MiSide is a must-play for any adventure fan.
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98%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% positive from 137K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Standout indie gem
Limited professional critic coverage
MiSide is an adventure game developed by Russian indie development team AIHASTO. It was initially published as a demo on August 18, 2023, before being fully released on Steam on December 11, 2024. The game begins on a light-hearted tone where the player downloads a mobile game and starts hanging out with their new anime-styled virtual girlfriend by playing various mini-games with her. Soon, the player finds the story taking on a metafictional horror narrative.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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I've played a ton of horror games over the years, so it takes a lot to actually scare me, but MiSide genuinely terrified me. It's easily one of the best psychological horror experiences I've played recently. The story is an absolute mind-trip. The way the narrative unfolds and constantly plays with your expectations is brilliant. The twists caught me completely off guard, and that ending genuinely left me speechless. It takes the whole concept to a level I honestly didn't see coming. The game does a great job of messing with your head. The contrast between the cute aesthetic and the deep, unsettling dread is handled perfectly. It doesn't rely on cheap jumpscares it builds real tension and makes you feel completely trapped. If you want a horror game with a story that actually gets under your skin, play this. 100% recommend!
Game is great, a little janky but so is everygame. had a blast playing through it then soon after, getting 100% completion, leaving a negative review since weve all been waiting for peaceful mode for a year and its still not arrived.
I honestly hate horror games but going into this game blindly gave me a ton of scares but the story was very good and really makes you think about what makes life boring or not. Some people may find a simple life enjoyable but others may want more than just work and then sleeping so our decisions matter on how we find joy in life. And Crazy Mita its bad asf.
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