- This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwards - 2 July 2026
Dark, disturbing, and controversial, I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is one of those essential touchstones of PC gaming history. It's an experience to be recommended with caution - a refrain you could apply to many classic adventure games - but one that ardent point-and-click enthusiasts will want to see. If you've yet to tread Harlan Ellison's twisted dystopia, the Epic Games Store is giving you the chance to do so for free, and it's even throwing in the stylish, brash beat-em-up River City Girls 2 to clear your head afterwards. Read the full story on PCGamesN: This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwards
- IHNMAIMS Definite Update Patch 1 is available now - 21 November 2025
Hello everyone,We have a small update available now for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream which addresses the following issues:A crash cause by an asset conflict has been fixedUnimportant leftover build files have been removed from the gameThe PC version now has 128 save slotsA situation where the player could not acquire the Gorrister's Heart achievement has been fixedA black screen issue caused by pressing New Game or Load Game too quick after pressing one or the other has been fixedAttempting to save the game in any language other than English will no longer failIncorrect information about the save load system has been corrected in the manualWhen starting a new game on the Mac version, the audio issues have been fixedLinux ScummVM has been updated to 2.9.1 Thank you for identifying these issues and sending them along for us to address.Happy 30th birthday to the original game!Daniel…
- Nightdive release definitive PC update for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream - 16 October 2025
Nightdive Studios announced the definitive update for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream has now landed on PC with Linux support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/nightdive-release-definitive-update-for-i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream/
- I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream - Definitive Update - 16 October 2025
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream has been updated on Steam and GOG for PC, Mac, and Linux!PATCH NOTESAdded modern menu options, allowing players to customize their experience as they prefer (screen size adjustments, background image selection, visual filters, aim sensitivity).Added in-game bonus content, including a fully localized manual and jukebox with the complete I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream soundtrack.Improved controller support, added pre-set shortcuts for smoother and more intuitive gameplay.Added an achievement system to encourage exploration and extend replayability.Added cloud saves, game progress is now stored and linked to the player’s account, allowing the game to continue being played across different devices.
- I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream is free on GOG right now - 24 December 2021
The latest free game giveaway in GOG's winter sale is an unexpected one for the festive season, but perhaps a game which captures the feeling of being trapped at a seemingly endless Christmas lunch with awful relatives: I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream . Nothing says 'bad family Christmas' like being tortured for 109 years by a sentient supercomputer which nuked humanity and keeps only five people alive to torment. The 90s point 'n' click adventure game is a grim one (so grim!), but one which does have its fans. Read more
- The Ancestor Bundle contains some PC classics for pennies - 4 February 2019
Our audience may skew towards us old fogeys who remember the days of DOS memory management. Some of you are still young, or just late to the party. The Ancestor Bundle over on Fanatical costs as much as a cup of coffee – cheap cafeteria stuff, not Starbucks – and gets you a bunch of immersive sims including both System Shock Games, Strife (the 90s one, not the MOBA) and the more recent Spirits of Xanadu. You also get dark point-and-click adventure I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, N64-era platform explore-o-shooter Shadow Man and recently re-released mech RTS Metal Fatigue. (more…)
- Update #9 available now - 4 January 2018
Hello Everyone, A new update is available now for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream which contains the following improvements on Windows, MacOS and Linux: Updated ScummVM to ScummVM 2.0.0 which also contains an update to Simple DirectMedia Layer 2 (SDL2). This should improve compatibility with a lot of monitor setups and resolve mouse issues, Fixed Linux Launch Steam Text. Upgraded Linux Executable to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64-bit SAGA Engine Improvements: Fixed crash when using the 'Give' verb on an actor, Fixed Gorrister becoming invisible and stuck when reloading at mooring ring, Fixed the conversation panel background colour. You can learn more about ScummVM at ScummVM.org Enjoy the update! Daniel, Night Dive Studios
- Update #9 available now - 4 January 2018
Hello Everyone, A new update is available now for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream which contains the following improvements on Windows, MacOS and Linux: Updated ScummVM to ScummVM 2.0.0 which also contains an update to Simple DirectMedia Layer 2 (SDL2). This should improve compatibility with a lot of monitor setups and resolve mouse issues, Fixed Linux Launch Steam Text. Upgraded Linux Executable to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64-bit SAGA Engine Improvements: Fixed crash when using the 'Give' verb on an actor, Fixed Gorrister becoming invisible and stuck when reloading at mooring ring, Fixed the conversation panel background colour. You can learn more about ScummVM at ScummVM.org Enjoy the update! Daniel, Night Dive Studios
- Update #8 available now - 31 March 2017
Hello Everyone, There is an update available now for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream which includes the following updates and changes: Updated the ScummVM engine from 1.8.0 to 1.9.0.2: SAGA: Fixed user interface colors in the French and German versions of I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. SAGA: Improved AdLib music support Translation files updated, Steam Cloud Save support has been enabled. Saves will be synced, and can be played across, Windows, Mac, and Linux, Updated internal depot configuration, Updated Source Code. Enjoy, Daniel, Nightdive Studios.
- Update #8 available now - 31 March 2017
Hello Everyone, There is an update available now for I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream which includes the following updates and changes: Updated the ScummVM engine from 1.8.0 to 1.9.0.2: SAGA: Fixed user interface colors in the French and German versions of I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. SAGA: Improved AdLib music support Translation files updated, Steam Cloud Save support has been enabled. Saves will be synced, and can be played across, Windows, Mac, and Linux, Updated internal depot configuration, Updated Source Code. Enjoy, Daniel, Nightdive Studios.
- Update #7 available now - 31 March 2016
Hello Everyone, A small update is available now for IHNMAIMS. ScummVM ( http://www.scummvm.org ) has been updated from the 1.8.0Git build to the official 1.8.0 release. Source Code updated. Enjoy. Daniel, Night Dive Studios
- Update #7 available now - 31 March 2016
Hello Everyone, A small update is available now for IHNMAIMS. ScummVM ( http://www.scummvm.org ) has been updated from the 1.8.0Git build to the official 1.8.0 release. Source Code updated. Enjoy. Daniel, Night Dive Studios
- Update #6 available now - 19 March 2015
Hello Everyone. A new update is out now for IHNMAIMS which contains the following changes and fixes: Added a new launch option. People will non 100% OpenGL supported hardware can use it and should now be able to play the game without experiencing a black screen on start-up. The Steam Overlay will not function in this mode. Updated ScummVM ( http://www.scummvm.org ) to 1.8.0Git (Released on March 16th 2015, source code provided) which contains a fix for Ellen disappearing from the screen when loading a save game. Saves that are affected by this bug will not be retroactively fixed and a previous save will have to be loaded. Enjoy the update. Saleck, Night Dive Studios
- Update #6 available now - 19 March 2015
Hello Everyone. A new update is out now for IHNMAIMS which contains the following changes and fixes: Added a new launch option. People will non 100% OpenGL supported hardware can use it and should now be able to play the game without experiencing a black screen on start-up. The Steam Overlay will not function in this mode. Updated ScummVM ( http://www.scummvm.org ) to 1.8.0Git (Released on March 16th 2015, source code provided) which contains a fix for Ellen disappearing from the screen when loading a save game. Saves that are affected by this bug will not be retroactively fixed and a previous save will have to be loaded. Enjoy the update. Saleck, Night Dive Studios
- Update #5 available now - 16 August 2014
Hello Everyone, A new update for IHNMAIMS is now available which contains the following: Updated ScummVM from 1.6.0 to 1.7.0 across Windows, OS X and GNU/Linux. opengl_nearest is the new display renderer. This provides really sharp looking graphics and also re-enables the Steam Overlay for Windows. It runs at your monitors current resolution. I have completely re-written the shell launcher for GNU/Linux and implemented a new libraries system. This should allow for many more users of GNU/Linux to play the game and not just people on the latest versions of Ubuntu and Mint. The scummvm-ihnmaims.ini file has been hugely reduced in content which should allow for the most vanilla start to the game in ScummVM anyone could ask for. Launch parameters have changed. Instead of "ihnmaims" being used, it is now simply the ScummVM default "ihnm". This also allows users to save and load using the Scum…
- Update #5 available now - 16 August 2014
Hello Everyone, A new update for IHNMAIMS is now available which contains the following: Updated ScummVM from 1.6.0 to 1.7.0 across Windows, OS X and GNU/Linux. opengl_nearest is the new display renderer. This provides really sharp looking graphics and also re-enables the Steam Overlay for Windows. It runs at your monitors current resolution. I have completely re-written the shell launcher for GNU/Linux and implemented a new libraries system. This should allow for many more users of GNU/Linux to play the game and not just people on the latest versions of Ubuntu and Mint. The scummvm-ihnmaims.ini file has been hugely reduced in content which should allow for the most vanilla start to the game in ScummVM anyone could ask for. Launch parameters have changed. Instead of "ihnmaims" being used, it is now simply the ScummVM default "ihnm". This also allows users to save and load using the Scum…
- Update #4 available now - 3 May 2014
Hello Everyone, A new update is out now. It includes the following: New Bonus Content! - Read the original short story by Harlan Ellison that inspired the game itself. You will find the content in your 'Bonus Content' folder inside your IHNMAIMS installation. All users now have access to both the MP3 AND the OGG versions of the Soundtrack. More effecient depot management! - Backing up and restoring backups on a different OS should go much smoother now. It also allows us to put out updates much more effeciently. The original SDL.DLL has been restored for Windows. This should fix reported mouse stuttering issues on some computers. Enjoy the new content :)
- Update #4 available now - 3 May 2014
Hello Everyone, A new update is out now. It includes the following: New Bonus Content! - Read the original short story by Harlan Ellison that inspired the game itself. You will find the content in your 'Bonus Content' folder inside your IHNMAIMS installation. All users now have access to both the MP3 AND the OGG versions of the Soundtrack. More effecient depot management! - Backing up and restoring backups on a different OS should go much smoother now. It also allows us to put out updates much more effeciently. The original SDL.DLL has been restored for Windows. This should fix reported mouse stuttering issues on some computers. Enjoy the new content :)
- Update #3 available now - 19 February 2014
Hello Everyone, An update is out now for IHNMAIMS which includes the following changes: Engine Change for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X - DOSBox has been replaced with ScummVM 1.6.0. This also comes with the following bugfixes (spoilers ahead): When loading a save game, the music played is still the music which was playing in the previous scene before the save game is loaded When picking up or using objects in a scene, sometimes a "ghost" object is created in the top left corner of the screen Chapter 1 (Gorrister): After reading the note in the starting room, the hotspot for the note moves to the upper-left corner, so you can read it again and again Chapter 1 (Gorrister): Gorrister's heart is not supposed to have a "use" phrase attached to it (it's not used anywhere, it's only given), but when "used", an incorrect reply is given to the player ("It's too narrow for me to pass", said when G…
- Update #3 available now - 19 February 2014
Hello Everyone, An update is out now for IHNMAIMS which includes the following changes: Engine Change for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X - DOSBox has been replaced with ScummVM 1.6.0. This also comes with the following bugfixes (spoilers ahead): When loading a save game, the music played is still the music which was playing in the previous scene before the save game is loaded When picking up or using objects in a scene, sometimes a "ghost" object is created in the top left corner of the screen Chapter 1 (Gorrister): After reading the note in the starting room, the hotspot for the note moves to the upper-left corner, so you can read it again and again Chapter 1 (Gorrister): Gorrister's heart is not supposed to have a "use" phrase attached to it (it's not used anywhere, it's only given), but when "used", an incorrect reply is given to the player ("It's too narrow for me to pass", said when G…
