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Wounded sheriff James Cooper searches a monster-filled hospital, solving puzzles and fighting to escape a 15-minute death loop.
Released 30 Jan 2026
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Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.
Developed by TacoEaters · Published by PlayWay S.A., TacoEaters
Sheriff James Cooper wakes wounded in Saint Heritage Hospital while pursuing a serial killer. Trapped in a cycle that begins again after death, he searches for a way out and tries to understand what is happening, with deputy Rose Watters offering help over the radio.
Explore the hospital’s floors and basement, find keys and other useful items, solve environmental puzzles, and fight monsters with a police baton and firearms. Notes, recordings, and radio conversations reveal pieces of the story as you investigate.
Cooper’s 15-minute countdown represents his dwindling life, and enemy attacks reduce the time remaining. The loop encourages learning the layout and trying different routes; abilities can be developed, and revisiting areas can reveal paths and items that were previously out of reach. Early choices and your route through the loop affect dialogue.
Players often praise the oppressive hospital atmosphere, exploration, puzzles, and survival-horror structure, with some also enjoying the story and the tension of the countdown. Opinions differ on how much the time-loop mechanic adds: some find it creates pressure and makes each attempt matter, while others say it has little practical impact. Reviews also frequently mention rough voice acting and technical or presentation issues.
Chasing a relentless serial killer, you wake up in a hospital you've never seen before. Your body bears a grievous wound that will kill you in fifteen minutes if you do nothing. Yet even in death, you rise again, carrying the memories of everything you've endured.
Gain experience, adapt, and survive the time loop in this third-person survival horror - Fear the Timeloop.
Despite your critical condition, you must face an even greater threat: bloodthirsty monsters. The hospital is surrounded by mysterious figures, ready to kill anyone who steps outside.
The only person who can help you is Sheriff’s deputy Rose Watters. But neither she nor you know what horrors lurk in the dark corners of Saint Heritage Hospital - or which memories from the past might come rushing back.
Key Features:
A time loop at the core of both story and gameplay mechanics.
A flexible ability system that can be tailored to your preferred playstyle.
A branching dialogue system that reacts to your early choices and the path you take through the loop.
Metroidvania-inspired elements that let you revisit previously inaccessible areas to unlock new abilities and discover valuable items.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 37 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
