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Coldwake is a single player casual simulation game with mystery, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by MadLeap Games and was released on February 13, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Coldwake is a text-driven mystery set in the icy aftermath of a global collapse. Armed with nothing but an old terminal and your curiosity, you’ll dig through corrupted logs, hidden directories, and fragmented memories buried in a forgotten facility. Every command you type is a key—one that might unlock a lost file, a piece of a shattered mind, or a chilling secret about what really happened benea…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story11 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Engaging and emotionally impactful story that draws players in quickly.
  • Well-executed text-based gameplay with terminal interface and puzzles involving cipher decoding.
  • Short, polished experience with immersive audio and customizable terminal aesthetics.
  • Relatively short length leaves some players wishing for more content.
  • Certain puzzles, especially cipher-based ones, can be challenging or unclear without external help.
  • Limited replayability and few gameplay mechanics beyond reading and keyword searching.
  • story

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's story is emotionally compelling, thoughtfully written, and unfolds through puzzles and fragmented logs that engage players deeply despite its short length. Many praise its impactful, relatable narrative and unique delivery, though some wish for a longer experience to explore the intriguing plot further. Overall, it is considered a beautifully crafted and memorable tale that resonates strongly with players.

    • “The story itself is emotionally compelling, the character writing feels very genuine, and its presentation only adds to the narrative instead of just being something tacked on.”
    • “While the retro-terminal aesthetics are also very nicely done, and the soundtrack is excellent, the story is really where the game shines – it packs quite a bit of emotional impact, much more than I would have expected given the length of the game.”
    • “The story is amazing, the ending is so sweet... honestly the best 2.4 hours of my life playing games.”
    • “I almost feel as though the story capped off right when it was getting good and I found myself craving more.”
    • “This game... god I wish there was more like it, at first you start off like 'something isn't quite right' then you find yourself being drawn into the subtle story hidden in hidden logs.”
    • “I love this kind of storytelling and only wish there was more.”
  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is mechanically simple, centered around typing commands and scouring logs for keywords to advance the plot. While it includes some puzzles and cyphers, it may feel slow or unengaging for players seeking more stimulating mechanics, but it effectively guides players to important commands and appeals especially to those who appreciate a narrative-focused experience.

    • “Don't worry too much about missing key lore due to the command typing mechanic; the game has an inbuilt mechanic to help direct you to important commands and keywords eventually.”
    • “Really sweet game, with fun gameplay, a few cyphers and puzzles.”
    • “If you are used to more stimulating gameplay then you might find this downright boring.”
    • “Mechanically simple, the game uses this to tell the story of what happened until this point.”
    • “Suffice to say, mechanically-speaking, you scour logs looking for the keywords needed to advance the plot.”
  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and compelling story with genuine character writing, enhanced by a well-crafted presentation and excellent soundtrack that accentuates key moments. Its retro-terminal aesthetics and customizable features add charm without detracting from the narrative, which stands out for its surprising emotional impact despite the game's short length.

    • “The story itself is emotionally compelling, the character writing feels very genuine, and its presentation only adds to the narrative instead of just being something tacked on.”
    • “While the retro-terminal aesthetics are also very nicely done, and the soundtrack is excellent, the story is really where the game shines – it packs quite a bit of emotional impact, much more than I would have expected given the length of the game.”
    • “The music is also pretty good, and helps accentuate those emotional moments while serving as a good backdrop to the reading experience.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-crafted and effectively enhances the emotional moments, providing a fitting backdrop to the game's storytelling. The excellent soundtrack complements the retro-terminal aesthetics, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.

    • “The music is pretty good and helps accentuate emotional moments while serving as a good backdrop to the reading experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is excellent and complements the retro-terminal aesthetics very nicely.”
    • “The music adds emotional impact and enhances the overall story experience.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics effectively capture a "console mystery" vibe with simple, retro-terminal aesthetics and minimal animation. While not highly ambitious visually, the intuitive interface and well-executed style complement the game's storytelling and atmosphere.

    • “While not as graphically ambitious as Stories Untold or Hypnospace Outlaw, it effectively achieves the "console mystery" feel with only a few moving parts and a very intuitive interface.”
    • “The retro-terminal aesthetics are very nicely done, complementing the overall presentation.”
    • “The soundtrack is excellent and pairs well with the graphics to enhance the atmosphere.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a strong narrative experience but lacks significant replayability or hidden content to encourage multiple playthroughs.

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Coldwake is a casual simulation game with mystery, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. Common tags for Coldwake include indie, emotional, artificial intelligence, 2d, female protagonist and others.

Coldwake is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Coldwake was released on February 13, 2026.

Coldwake was developed by MadLeap Games.

Coldwake has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Coldwake for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Coldwake is a single player game.

Similar games include No Case Should Remain Unsolved, Lost Wiki: Kozlovka, Analogue: A Hate Story, Heaven Does Not Respond, Tacoma and others.