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Experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s.
Released 18 Nov 2025
Experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s. Amidst the daily struggles and overbearing loneliness, she often sees things that others do not. However, as the imaginary begins to seep into reality, she realizes she may not be as crazy as she once thought.
Developed by Nightmare Emporium · Published by Nightmare Emporium









Imaginary Friend Institution has about 58 positive and 2 negative player reviews out of a total 60. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
In this psychological horror game, experience the not-so-ordinary life of a young institutionalized woman in the 1950’s.
Annabelle Walker lives out her dark fate at Grimwell State Institution for the Mentally Insane, and amidst the daily struggles and overbearing loneliness, she often sees things that others do not. However, as the imaginary begins to seep into reality, Annabelle realizes she may not be as crazy as she once thought.
Key Features:
Average playtime of 2+ hours
Immersive storytelling, dialogue, cutscenes, and lore
Voice acting
Collectable outfits
Elements of exploration, stealth, platforming, and mystery
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |