Psychonauts 2005 · Double Fine Productions
Enter imaginative mental worlds whose visual ideas and platforming challenges reflect the characters who inhabit them.
GAMEBOX SCORE
93
Provisional GAMEBOX editorial ratings. These are not verified facts or aggregate review scores.
/ 100
Retro Score 94
Hidden Gem 85
Revival Potential 85
GAME DNA
experience Experimental · Narrative-driven · Discovery-led
genre Platformer · Action
mood Playful · Hopeful
gameplay Platforming · Discovery
difficulty Medium
era 2000s
pacing Balanced
perspective Third-person
structure Hub-based DISCOVER BY GAME DNA Game DNA is GAMEBOX editorial classification; era comes from the sourced release year. Ratings are separate editorial judgements.
ABOUT THE GAME Enter imaginative mental worlds whose visual ideas and platforming challenges reflect the characters who inhabit them.
Enter imaginative mental worlds whose visual ideas and platforming challenges reflect the characters who inhabit them.
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RETRO HISTORY First listed release: 2005. Explore the cited source for the game's release and development history.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
2005
Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
Majesco
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Checked 2026-10-08.
GAME INFO
DEVELOPER
Double Fine Productions
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STRONG MATCH
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GOOD MATCH
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GOOD MATCH
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PARTIAL MATCH
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