With its colorful anime look, MiSide does not appear at first glance to be a classic horror game – or the highest rated game on Steam 2024. And yet, both statements are true.
What kind of game is it? MiSide is a psychological horror game by indie developer Aihasto. The game was released on December 11, 2024, on Steam and has received astronomical ratings there.
What is the game about? Your nameless protagonist is drawn into the world of his favorite game. There he is greeted by Mita: the charming but somewhat lonely mascot of the game. Wouldn’t it be for the fact that this is still a horror game.
Over time, the cozy facade begins to crumble and doubts arise. So, you search for clues that reveal more about the events and engage in dialogues with Mita, where you must make one or two important decisions. Alternatively, you can pass the time with a series of mini-games and stay a little longer in the supposed idyll.
You can watch a trailer for the game here:
Top ratings for story and atmosphere
How is the game being received so far? MiSide is the highest rated game on Steam for 2024 (via steamdb.info). It ranks even above the deck builder Balatro, which received the award for “best indie game” at the Game Awards.
Of over 50,000 reviews on Steam, 98% are positive. Praised alongside the good technical condition are the story, the immersion, and the horror aspects of the game. Many people have discovered the game through YouTube videos.
Negative reviews criticize “boring gameplay” with multiple “unsatisfying endings” and “uninspiring dialogues.” One user questions in their review whether the game even deserves the Steam tag for psychological horror. However, such reviews constitute only a small fraction.
Is there a demo for the game? Yes, there is. So, if you want to try MiSide, you don’t have to spend money right away. You can also find the free demo on the shop page on Steam.
If you are looking for more horror titles, the Chinese role-playing game Depersonalization might interest you. According to the developers, they were inspired by Call of Cthulhu role-playing games. Depersonalization also boasts very good ratings, more on this in our article: Role-playing game on Steam has fantastic reviews, perfect for fans of horror and anime
