Free To Play · August 1, 2017
The Monster Inside (2017)
A private investigator works his way through a world of lurking beasts, powerful magic, and a string of unusual crime scenes while trying to keep a handle on his strange illness. Uncover the truth in this short but biting tale of lust, instinct, and deception. A haunting film noir soundtrack accompanies four unique diorama-like environments in this simple text adventure. Features Seven story chapters with achievements Six permit violation notices Five immersive noir music tracks Four treatment pills every morning Three mysterious deaths Two-packs-a-day smoking habit One high-functioning alcoholic Click your way through this audio-visual novella and let your mind wander through dangerous streets. Also available to play directly in your browser. Listen to the soundtrack on SoundCloud
Position in Free To Play
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 82% — this title sits in top 44% |
| Engagement hours | 1 h average | Top 81% for session depth among Free To Play |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 67
- Indie · 42
- Visual Novel · 37
- Detective · 37
- Noir · 35
- Mystery · 34
- Short · 21
- Horror · 18
- Singleplayer · 16
- Atmospheric · 13
- Great Soundtrack · 7
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
1h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
1h
Typical completion time
Achievements
7
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 1, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Random Seed Games |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Free To Play releases from 2017
5 Free To Play titles launched in 2017 — top 4 by review volume.
Content Notes
The Monster Inside is a visual novel. All mature themes and content are presented in text only.
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