Chasmal Fear

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Chasmal Fear is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by MystiveDev and was released on April 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ABOUT THIS GAME Chasmal Fear is a first-person tactical shooter survival horror game that puts players in a mysteriously empty sci-fi underwater facility where something has gone terribly wrong. Ammo is scarce. The odds are stacked against you. Choose wisely between fighting or sneaking past the monstrosities which once killed might mutate into something even worse. Unlock hidden areas and solve…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features an immersive atmosphere with excellent graphics and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
The enemy variety and mutation feature create intense and unpredictable encounters, keeping players on edge.
The developers have shown great commitment to improving the game post-launch, addressing bugs and balancing issues effectively.

The game suffers from frustrating save mechanics, often forcing players to replay large sections after dying.
Controls can feel unresponsive and awkward, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with enemy behavior and interactions.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, featuring a gloomy underwater city that enhances the sense of fear through effective sound design and visual elements. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create tension with claustrophobic environments and unexpected jump scares, contributing to a thrilling experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect, enriched by lore and backstory that deepen player engagement.
- “The atmosphere and the ambiance are what did it for me; I love the vibe of a gloomy and dark underwater city. It feels scary on its own, but the sounds and the graphics add another layer to that.”
- “Atmosphere is phenomenal: claustrophobic corridors, cool sound design, and monsters that actually feel dangerous.”
- “The atmosphere is superb, and there is much lore and backstory to enhance immersion.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning quality and atmospheric design, particularly in creating a dark, immersive underwater city. Players have noted the absence of bugs post-update and commend the game's performance, even on mid-range PCs, allowing for high resolutions and smooth frame rates. Overall, the combination of visuals and sound enhances the horror experience, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.
- “The graphics were amazing, and I haven't seen any bugs since the update. The consistency of the developers is impressive, and I am looking forward to seeing what they do next.”
- “The atmosphere and the ambiance are what did it for me. I love the vibe of a gloomy and dark underwater city; it feels scary on its own, but the sounds and the graphics add another layer to that.”
- “So if you like horror and awesome graphics, you have to check this game!”
- “Decent graphics”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its tight mechanics, tense monster encounters, and effective resource management, successfully capturing the survival horror essence. Thoughtfully placed jump-scares enhance the experience, although some players note existing issues that they hope will be resolved in future updates.
- “With tight mechanics, tense monster encounters, and smart resource management, the game nails the survival horror vibe.”
- “Jump-scares are not there for the sake of a cheap thrill; they're thoughtfully placed into the gameplay at just the right moments!”
- “I will keep an eye on the game and will repurchase when those issues are resolved, as I like quite a lot of the mechanics (such as the insanity, for instance).”
- “Gameplay has issues here: https://www.youtube.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is engaging and enriched by a rich lore and backstory that enhances immersion, complemented by a superb atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety and mutation features of enemies, along with effective jump scares that contribute to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is superb, and there is much lore and backstory to enhance immersion.”
- “The story for the game is great, and the jump scares are plentiful.”
- “The story is interesting, the variety of enemies is amazing, as well as the mutate feature of enemies.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from significant stability issues, being described as a "buggy mess" with frequent glitches and a problematic save system. Players have reported difficulties with controls, particularly with the point of view shifting unpredictably, which hampers gameplay.
- “Trash on release, completely buggy, not a fan of the save system either.”
- “It's a buggy mess, though, and the POV slips around everywhere, making it hard to control where you aim.”
- “I am not sure what the reviews mean when some say it's a buggy mess.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is highly praised, particularly for its performance on mid-range PCs, thanks to its development in Unreal Engine 5. Users report an impressive experience with smooth gameplay and efficient resource management.
- “The game is made in Unreal Engine 5, and the performance was amazing on my mid-range PC.”
- “Performance-wise, the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The game struggles with performance optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of optimization; even on high-end hardware, the game runs poorly.”
- “The optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and unresponsive controls.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game effectively creates a constant sense of tension, contributing to a highly emotional experience throughout.
- “This game really made me feel tense all the time!”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the story that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users anticipate that the co-op mode will provide exciting challenges and a mix of humor and scares, suggesting a fun and engaging experience when playing with friends.
- “I haven't tried the co-op mode yet, but I trust it will provide exciting challenges and funny/scary memories with my buddy.”