CRYO

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CRYO is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Valko Game Studios and was released on October 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

CRYO is a cooperative action horror game set in the icy depths of Antarctica, where players face terrifying mutated creatures while working together to survive. Combining intense AI-driven enemies with a spectacular atmosphere, it offers both single-player and multiplayer co-op modes. Strategy, teamwork, and quick decisions are crucial to escaping the chilling nightmare.

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Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly immersive and terrifying, with a well-crafted atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
The monster AI is impressively designed, creating a challenging experience as they actively hunt players and respond to sounds.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it both fun and chaotic, with plenty of moments that lead to laughter and screams.

The game currently has limited content, with only one map and a few monsters, which may lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
Audio issues have been reported, including problems with microphone recognition and sound design that can detract from the experience.
Some players find the monster AI to be overly aggressive or inconsistent, leading to frustrating encounters that can feel unfair.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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73%
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The gameplay is characterized by a strong foundation that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and horror elements, with mechanics that show promise but also room for improvement. While some players appreciate the immersive sound design and visuals, others express disappointment with certain mechanics, such as the underutilized throwing mechanic and unclear monster interactions. Overall, the gameplay loop is engaging and reminiscent of similar titles, but players desire more depth through features like perks and clearer objectives to enhance the experience.
- “What’s important is that the mechanics feel promising and the game already delivers a creepy, engaging experience, especially if you enjoy slower, atmospheric exploration with horror elements.”
- “The gameplay carries a familiar feel reminiscent of Labyrinthine, yet the storyline and underlying mysteries are even more engaging and well crafted.”
- “Cryo takes some of the bunker's core concepts and distills them into a tighter gameplay loop in which organically learning to navigate the environment and escape the monster through repeated runs and failures feels rewarding, thrilling, and stressful in all the best ways.”
- “His unique throwing mechanic was barely seen, and I wish we saw it move as we just ran most of the time with zero threat.”
- “The spiders were kind of pointless throughout the gameplay as they were more of an annoyance and cheap jump scare.”
- “These broken monster mechanics make some runs borderline unplayable.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
16%
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The atmosphere in Cryo is widely praised for its strong, engaging, and creepy elements, effectively combining tension and immersive exploration. Reviewers highlight the game's unique setting, impressive graphics, and sound design, noting that it successfully creates a captivating survival-horror experience, even in its early access phase. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances gameplay and community engagement.
- “What’s important is that the mechanics feel promising and the game already delivers a creepy, engaging experience, especially if you enjoy slower, atmospheric exploration with horror elements.”
- “Holy.. the atmosphere is amazing.”
- “Even in its early release, the game nails that rare mix of tension, teamwork, and atmosphere that makes survival-horror so addicting.”
- “This game feels entirely different from atmosphere, pacing, and gameplay!”
- “It’s a massive step forward in pacing and atmosphere, and you can tell the devs really listened to the community.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of spooky and hilarious, particularly when played with friends, leading to moments of unexpected hilarity and adrenaline. While some find the humor initially funny, it can become annoying over time, especially if players take the game too seriously. Overall, the game's comedic elements, including slapstick moments and the potential for betrayal, contribute to a fun and entertaining experience.
- “It’s scary and hilarious.”
- “Spooky and hilarious with friends, good times.”
- “Just a funny game as long as you don't take it too seriously.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story is characterized by a sense of mystery and fear, with players uncovering its layers through multiple playthroughs and missions. While the narrative is engaging and well-crafted, some reviewers suggest that introducing monsters gradually could enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience. Overall, the storyline adds depth to the gameplay, encouraging exploration and teamwork.
- “The viewer can piece it together with each playthrough, evolving the story behind the curtains.”
- “There's a sense of mystery and fear around every corner, with several missions to keep the game engaging.”
- “The gameplay carries a familiar feel reminiscent of labyrinthine, yet the storyline and underlying mysteries are even more engaging and well-crafted.”
- “Maybe it would be better to introduce the monsters one by one in a way that both makes sense story-wise and explains possible counter-play for each monster, so that a player can get accustomed to each threat step by step.”
- “The viewer can piece it together, with each playthrough evolving the story behind the curtains.”
- “Story: damn”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics are generally praised for their modernized look and solid quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances gameplay. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are complemented by effective sound design, creating a tense and engaging experience. Overall, players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and cooperative gameplay dynamics.
- “The visuals are stunning, and the cooperative teamwork required to progress adds an exciting and immersive dynamic.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics are great.”
- “Graphics, sound, and gameplay are all so good for early access.”
- “The graphics are modernized, and while they may not blow your socks off, I thought the game looked solid overall, with two minor exceptions.”
- “Cryo was pretty decent overall — cool atmosphere, solid tension, and some decent visuals for what it is.”
- “The ambiance of music, sounds, warnings, and visuals will keep you in a constant state of heightened tension.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, creating a sense of tension and urgency as it subtly builds when danger approaches. However, some players feel that the audio cues are not sufficient for evasion, as the monsters are often spotted before players can react. Overall, the combination of music and sound design contributes significantly to the immersive experience.
- “You know it is there, somewhere, because the music is quietly picking up in the background when it gets close, but once you see it, it has already seen you as well.”
- “The monsters need more than a slight music pick up to be able to hide in time because if you see it, it's already too late because it sees you too...”
- “The ambiance of music, sounds, warnings, visuals, will keep you in a constant state of heightened tension.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players noting that it runs smoothly on lower-end systems, though some experience occasional stuttering and frame rate dips. While performance is solid for an early release, minor issues like micro stutters during large area loads have been reported.
- “As an early release, it is polished and runs smoother than many other early access games I've encountered.”
- “Performance has been very good, with maybe a micro stutter when loading in a huge area.”
- “What I can't really defend is the performance, however.”
- “I was pretty consistently stuck around 80 FPS with a few dips and some stuttering here and there, which should not be an issue for my machine, alas.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability, enhanced by randomized items and ongoing updates from the developers. While some players feel there is currently limited content, the potential for future expansions and the ability to play with friends contribute to its overall replay value, making it a solid choice for horror game enthusiasts.
- “It's very well polished for early access, and the devs are constantly updating when bugs are found, and the items in the game are randomized, leading to hours of replayability.”
- “If you're into horror games that you can play with friends and are looking for one that's tense, fun, and has great replayability, this is a great choice!”
- “Good game, although at the moment there isn't much replayability.”
- “With more content in monsters, maps, and collectibles for replayability, I think the price is fine, but obviously that's the point of early access.”
- “Decent replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates impressive stability for an early access title, with fewer bugs than typically expected in such releases, leading to a more enjoyable experience.
- “Runs great, especially for early access.”
- “The game has been remarkably stable, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it feels polished and reliable.”
- “Most early access games I have played are very buggy and don't live up to the hype they talk it up to be.”