Cry of Fear

Cry of Fear

Team Psykskallar · April 25, 2013 · Horror, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror

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About Cry of Fear

✦ AI summary

Descend into madness in this psychological horror game where you unravel the dark secrets of a Scandinavian town while battling grotesque creatures and your own fractured mind. With multiple endings, solo and co-op campaigns, and a haunting atmosphere spanning 8+ hours, this free indie gem delivers a cinematic survival horror experience that will haunt you long after the credits roll.

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

Cry of Fear — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op
PC Game Pass
Not included

Cry of Fear in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise this free horror game for its excellent graphics, engaging gameplay, and compelling story that compares favorably to Resident Evil, with many calling it the best free horror game available. However, common complaints include broken online functionality, poor voice acting, and technical bugs particularly affecting Linux users, which somewhat diminish the overall experience.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026
The scariest and the saddest game I've ever played.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
very tuff game icl
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
really good story, fun playthrough, and decently scary lol
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Swedish Silent Hill running on the Half Life engine.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
very scary
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
this game is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ larped but i still love it.

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