Cry of Fear
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.
- Released
- 2013
- Developer
- Team Psykskallar
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unsupported
- Download
- Not stated
What is Cry of Fear?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 24 April 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Team Psykskallar |
| Publisher | Team Psykskallar |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie |
| Languages | 7 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Cry of Fear received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unsupported |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Cry of Fear
24 games overlap with Cry of Fear on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are No More Room in Hell, Deceit and Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour.
Common questions about Cry of Fear
What platforms is Cry of Fear on?
Cry of Fear is available on PC. It first released in 2013.
Is Cry of Fear free?
Yes. Cry of Fear is free to download on Steam.
Do players recommend Cry of Fear?
89% of 86,945 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Cry of Fear work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Cry of Fear as unsupported on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Cry of Fear?
Cry of Fear was developed by Team Psykskallar and published by Team Psykskallar.