Inscryption
by Daniel Mullins Games · published by Devolver Digital
Released October 19, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards... In Inscryption you will... Acquire a deck of woodland creature cards by draft, surgery, and self mutilation Unlock the secrets lurking behind the walls of Leshy's cabin Embark on an unexpected and deeply disturbing odyssey
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800); AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 550 Ti (3072 VRAM); Radeon HD 6850 (1024 VRAM) |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200); AMD FX-4350 (4 * 4200) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 2048 VRAM; Radeon RX 460 4096 VRAM |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
Inscryption FAQ
When did Inscryption come out?
Inscryption was released on October 19, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Inscryption on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Inscryption launched on PlayStation 5 on August 30, 2022.
Is Inscryption on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Inscryption launched on Xbox Series X|S on April 10, 2023.
Is Inscryption on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Inscryption has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Inscryption?
Inscryption is developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Devolver Digital.
Is Inscryption multiplayer?
No. Inscryption is single player only.
How much does Inscryption cost?
Inscryption costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Inscryption good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 97% of 149,125 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Inscryption?
The minimum GPU is GeForce GTX 550 Ti (3072 VRAM); Radeon HD 6850 (1024 VRAM). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Inscryption system requirements page.
