Patient 001

Patient 001 is a horror game in which you play a police officer investigating strange experiments at a mental asylum. The experiments have turned patients into nightmarish creatures, and you must escape the asylum by fighting zombies, repairing things and solving puzzles. As you go deeper, the boundary between the game and reality begins to blur, and a guide addresses you directly.

Two horror modes

The game has two parts. The first is a survival horror experience inspired by classic Resident Evil style. In New Game+, you unlock a psychological horror mode that breaks the fourth wall, in which the enemy takes control of your entire game.

Survive the asylum

Inventory space is limited, so you choose what to collect and can sell or trade items. You craft ammunition and use ribbons to save your progress. Ammunition is scarce, making weapon choice important; the game recommends aiming for headshots.

Items, enemies, room access, clues and passwords are procedurally generated. You solve puzzles and uncover secrets to progress through the asylum. Your decisions shape the world and lead to multiple endings.