Cosmic Fear

Cosmic Fear is a first-person horror adventure inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft. It is made by the creator of The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube, and it is presented as a new chapter in the same series. The player takes the role of a researcher who believes that unexplained phenomena throughout human history are connected. After a ceremony begins in the woods at night, the player investigates evidence of an ancient presence and works to uncover a forgotten part of humanity’s past.

The game combines exploration, investigation and puzzle solving. Players search environments for clues and solve puzzles in order to progress, while dealing with hostile surroundings and unpredictable dangers. Each level also contains hidden alien statuettes. Some can be seen from a distance and require the player to work out how to reach them, while others are placed in darker, more concealed locations. Collecting them leads to a final reward that provides further background on the game’s story and setting.

Cosmic Fear is built with Unreal Engine 5 and uses photogrammetry to create detailed environments. Its visuals include dynamic lighting, shadows and volumetric fog. The audio design uses a layered soundscape in which small noises are intended to signal that something may be nearby.