Fearmonium
Released May 2021
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
85% positive · 561 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation
Fearmonium launched on May 20, 2021 as a self-published solo project by developer Slava Gris. Following launch, the developer was active in improving the game: a first bug-fix patch arrived within days of release (May 24, 2021), a major balance and controls overhaul shipped on July 17, 2021, and a further feature update (version 1.0.5) landed on January 30, 2023, adding language support and additional balance refinements.
Since January 30, 2023, no further updates to Fearmonium have been posted. The developer's most recent communication — a May 1, 2025 announcement post — confirms that work on Fearmonium is finished: the developer explicitly describes Fearmonium as a completed prior project ("after finishing Fearmonium") and has moved on to a new game called Fevercide. The sole DLC listed is the official soundtrack, which released alongside the game on launch day. No future content for Fearmonium has been announced or hinted at.
The game shipped as a complete single-player experience and has received no content additions beyond post-launch balance patches. With the developer now publicly focused on a new title and having described Fearmonium in the past tense, the game is complete.
Evidence
Developer announces a new game (Fevercide) and explicitly refers to Fearmonium as a finished prior project, stating 'after finishing Fearmonium' — confirming development on Fearmonium is complete.
Version 1.0.5 released, adding new languages and further balance fixes. This is the last update to Fearmonium on record.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Redblack Spade
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
The whole game will unfold in the inner world of a boy who once saw several clowns at a fair. Their images secured by support of Depression are making their way into the depths of his consciousness through the nightmare, meeting Max’s memories on their way, anxieties and bright images. Will the clowns be able to supplant all objective fears of Max and take the place of his main horror?

- A huge map of Max’s consciousness, woven from abstract images and half-forgotten memories;
- Classic and hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation;
- Dynamic battles with combo attacks and a variety of unique abilities;
- Information about the process of the formation of new phobias and the nature of human consciousness;
- Memorable enemies, whose images reflect what Max saw in the real world;
- The answer to the question: does a phobia always cause irreparable harm, or can its presence change life for better?

The game is developed by one person - Slava Gris, inspired by music from Expecte Amour. Fearmonium is a mix of skills of self-taught artist who has received the master's degree of Psychology.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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