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Play an emerging clown phobia in a boy’s mind, fighting his fears and unlocking routes through a surreal metroidvania.
Released 20 May 2021
Become a Clown Phobia
Explore Max’s Mind
Battle Max’s Fears
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Developed by Redblack Spade · Published by Redblack Spade









Fearmonium takes place in Max’s mind after a frightening encounter with clowns at a fair. You play as the clown phobia taking shape there, moving through memories, anxieties, and other fears.
Explore interconnected, surreal areas by running, jumping, and fighting enemies that represent Max’s fears. Combat includes combo attacks and special abilities, alongside puzzles and occasional challenge sequences.
Finding abilities and items opens routes into new areas and lets you revisit earlier parts of the map to look for secrets. Exploration and encounters with bosses move the story forward as the phobia grows.
Players who enjoy Fearmonium often point to its unusual psychological premise, hand-drawn cartoon look, and exploration-driven progression. Some also praise the area music and the way new abilities open paths through the map. Reviews are mixed on the story and feel of play: several find the writing compelling, while others consider it too heavy-handed, and complaints about sluggish or awkward controls recur.


| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 23 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |