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The Calamity Trials

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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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The Calamity Trials is a single player arcade platformer game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by Deme Nowa and was released on January 15, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Complete platform parkour featuring multiple unique weapons and obstacles while IT chases you. These weapons will increase speed, or become another obstacle you must overcome.

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique combination of first person parkour and horror creating an unsettling and engaging atmosphere.
  • Fast-paced, challenging parkour gameplay that rewards learning and mastery through repetition.
  • Interesting weapon mechanics that affect speed and strategy rather than just combat, adding depth to gameplay.
  • Gameplay difficulty can be frustrating and punishing, with frequent respawns and strict retry limitations.
  • Early Access state means incomplete story and some systems feel underdeveloped or buggy (e.g., grappling hook, wall running consistency).
  • Long respawn times and forced backtracking to previously completed stages reduce pacing and player motivation.

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story is currently minimal and mysterious, serving mainly as a setup for upcoming content. While it feels unfinished, the initial premise is intriguing and adds some context to the gameplay. Players anticipate that future updates will expand and enhance the narrative.

    • “The story starts with me being locked into a chair after choosing these trials instead of a death sentence, and I am then forced to enter a strange world through a screen.”
    • “The story is also quite mysterious at the moment, with the setup promising more than the current content can really explain.”
    • “It is clearly unfinished and I think the game will benefit a lot from the additional stages and story planned for the future, but even in its current state I had fun learning the courses and trying to get further.”
    • “☑ no story”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is initially unusual but becomes rewarding as players improve, complemented by an enjoyable environment.

    • “I love the environment and the gameplay.”
    • “Mechanics feel very weird at first but rewarding when you get good.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”

  • music

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

    The music enhances the game's unique atmosphere, complementing the sense of urgency and overall feel, and is generally well-received by players.

    • “The feel of the game is unique along with the atmosphere, music, colors, and I love the urgency to hurry and finish a stage.”
    • “The music is really good too.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are widely praised for their detailed and vibrant visuals, providing an immersive and visually appealing experience. Users appreciate the high-quality textures and smooth animations that enhance gameplay. Some note occasional minor glitches but overall find the graphics impressive and well-executed.

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is notably demanding, often requiring extensive time and effort, to the point where players feel the need for additional resources or opportunities to continue progressing.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and immersive feel, enhanced by distinctive music and vibrant colors, which together create a compelling sense of urgency and excitement to complete each stage.

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The Calamity Trials is a arcade platformer game with horror and science fiction themes. Common tags for The Calamity Trials include free to play, first-person, 3D, realistic, runner and others.

The Calamity Trials is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Calamity Trials was released on January 15, 2026.

The Calamity Trials was developed by Deme Nowa.

The Calamity Trials has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Calamity Trials for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Calamity Trials is a single player game.

Similar games include Phantom Abyss, Cyber Hook, ALTF4, DeadCore, Cloudbuilt and others.