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Cry of Fear

Cry of Fear is a first-person psychological survival horror game centered on Simon, a young man searching for answers as he moves through a deserted city and a nightmarish world. The story unfolds through his encounters and surroundings. Explore streets and buildings, solve puzzles, and face hostile creatures with firearms and melee weapons. Ammunition, health items, and inventory space are limited, making it important to choose what to carry and when to fight or avoid danger. The single-player campaign features multiple endings and unlockable content, including an extra campaign. A separate full-length campaign supports up to four players in co-op; custom campaigns are also included.

Guide Simon through a deserted Scandinavian city, fighting grotesque creatures, solving puzzles, and rationing supplies.

Released 25 Apr 2013

89%positive of
87k player reviews

Free

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Horror

Free to Play

FPS

Mod

Navigate by Phone Light

Manage Scarce Supplies

Fight Grotesque Creatures

Developed by Team Psykskallar · Published by Team Psykskallar

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The Story of CRY OF FEAR

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Players Praise Most

Oppressive Atmosphere
Psychological Story
Haunting Soundtrack
Unsettling Scares

Common Player Critiques

Confusing Navigation
Clunky Controls
Crashes and Bugs
Frustrating Puzzles

89%

positive of 87k player reviews

From the Devs

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness. With a strong emphasis on cinematic experience, immersion and lateral thinking, players will be taken on a nightmare rollercoaster-ride through the grim streets of Fäversholm and beyond. Not everything is as it seems...

Cry of Fear originally started out as a Half-Life 1 modification, set in the same vein as the classic survival horror games of old. 4 years in the making and picking up several modding awards on the way, it is now a free, standalone game for anyone to enjoy. Beware though, it's not for the faint of heart.

Key Features:

Huge single-player campaign with over 8 hours of gameplay
Multiple endings and over 20 different unlockables to keep you playing
Full length co-op campaign with up to 4 players
Strong modding support with 12 custom campaigns and examples included, with requests from modding community listened to and implemented
Terrifying and unforgettable atmosphere
24 different and unique weapons to choose from
Unlockable extra campaign after beating single-player
Original soundtrack comprises over 5 hours of haunting, melodic music

Awards & Kudos

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows
Players	1–4
Play modes	Online co-op Co-op campaign LAN play
Other modes	Separate co-op campaign Survival mode Custom campaigns Doctor mode Nightmare mode
Multiplayer	Cry of Fear supports single-player and a separate online co-op campaign. The official description states the co-op campaign supports up to 4 players. Reviews indicate co-op is a distinct campaign with its own story, and that online setup can be difficult, often requiring LAN/VPN tools such as Hamachi or port forwarding.
Multiplayer & mods	The game has strong modding support, including custom campaigns and mapping tools. Reviews suggest mods may improve the multiplayer experience, but no provided text confirms mods are required for multiplayer functionality itself.
Controller required	No
Website	Official website