Cry of Fear
Released Apr 2013
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.
88% positive · 88K reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Cry of Fear is a free standalone horror game that launched on April 25, 2013, originally developed over four years as a Half-Life 1 mod before being released as its own game on Steam. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience with a defined feature set: a full single-player campaign, co-op mode, multiple endings, unlockables, and a bundled modding suite with 12 custom campaigns included.
The only post-launch developer communication on record is a patch from November 1, 2020, which added the MP5 weapon (previously exclusive to Steam Group members) as a broadly accessible unlock and resolved some build and save data issues. This was a minor feature patch, not a signal of ongoing major content development.
There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps, no announcements of planned expansions, and no developer statements about future content. The last developer communication was on November 1, 2020, and there has been no activity since. Given the game's origins as a free mod and its presentation as a finished product since launch, it was designed and delivered as a complete package. The November 2020 patch appears to have been a maintenance and minor quality-of-life update rather than the beginning of a new content cycle.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete, standalone experience with a defined, fixed feature set — full single-player campaign, co-op, unlockables, and 12 bundled custom campaigns. No mention of future content or ongoing development.
MP5 weapon made accessible to all players via Steam Group membership and post-game unlock; build and save data issues resolved. This is the most recent — and only — developer communication on record.
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Developer
Publisher
Team Psykskallar
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
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.
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
Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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