The Medium

In short: The Medium is an action game released in 2021 by Bloober Team, available on PC and Xbox. Our score: 7.5/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $11.75.

Explore two realities simultaneously in this psychological horror.

The Medium features a unique dual-reality gameplay where you exist in both the real and spirit world simultaneously. A psychological horror with a haunting soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka.

Game details

• Developer: Bloober Team
• Publisher: Bloober Team
• Release year: 2021
• Platforms: PC, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

A dual-reality horror game with a haunting soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka. The split-screen mechanic is innovative but the gameplay is limited.

Pros

• Innovative dual-reality mechanic
• Akira Yamaoka soundtrack
• Great atmosphere
• Interesting story

Cons

• Limited gameplay
• Walking simulator segments
• Performance issues
• Short

FAQ

Is it scary?

It has psychological horror elements rather than jump scares.

More about this game

• Is The Medium worth buying?
• The Medium guide
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Last updated: 01/04/2026