# Sanitarium

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008783470](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008783470)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1008783470`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** DotEmu
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (131 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-18
- **First published:** 2015-10-29
- **Size:** 887 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-02
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sanitarium/id1008783470)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/sanitarium.game.official](https://www.facebook.com/sanitarium.game.official)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.dotemu.com/legal/](http://www.dotemu.com/legal/)

## Description

Sanitarium is a moody, amnesiac protagonist trapped in a morbid asylum, delivering a true horror puzzle experience. This mobile edition preserves the chilling atmosphere of the 1998 classic while adding modern conveniences.

Key enhancements for mobile include a choice of touch or pad controls, a touch-friendly interface, an automatic save system, a dynamic hint system, a revamped inventory, 20 achievements, and display options (full screen or original mode). It supports English, French, and German and invites you to discover or rediscover one of the scariest games of all time, anywhere.

- 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)

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Sanitarium's moody atmosphere, strong story, and nostalgic appeal, plus substantial puzzles and a faithful iOS port. However, recurring crashes, stubborn controls, and various bugs that block progress mar the experience, with dialog quirks and input issues further hindering play. Positive notes emphasize the game's enduring atmosphere and length, making it a must for fans of classic adventure titles, while negatives warn that the mobile port can be unstable and frustrating. Overall, it's a beloved, albeit imperfect, retro puzzle-adventure on Apple devices.

### Pros

- Strong, eerie atmosphere and well-written story.
- Nostalgic appeal for fans of classic games.
- Substantial puzzle content and long gameplay.
- Positive port to iOS devices, bringing a classic to mobile.
- Engaging, mind-bending plot with memorable cutscenes.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues on devices.
- Cumbersome or unresponsive touch controls and input.
- Glitches that can block progression (e.g., level 3, dialogs).
- Dialog and interaction can be finicky or inconsistent.
- Some visuals and UI feel dated on modern devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008783470)