Uncanny Tales: Cold Road

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Uncanny Tales: Cold Road is a single player survival simulation game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by VYASTUDIO and was released on April 16, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror series where the scariest things aren’t monsters or the supernatural, but people themselves. Each episode tells a new chilling story inspired by real-life fears and unsettling situations. ❄️ Uncanny Tales: Cold Road – The first episode of the series. A late evening, a snowstorm, the eve of the New Year holidays… The protagonist is traveling to her parents’ h…

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Strong atmospheric and immersion elements with a chilling winter setting and realistic sound design that build genuine tension.
Short, straightforward gameplay that is easy to complete with 100% achievements obtainable in one playthrough.
A decent introduction to a horror series with potential for future episodes, appreciated by fans of similar games like Fears to Fathom.

Extremely short playtime of about 15-30 minutes, leaving the story and gameplay underdeveloped.
Minimal gameplay mechanics and limited player interaction, making it feel more like a walking simulator or demo.
Bugs and design issues such as inconsistent key spawning and unfair chase mechanics that impede completion.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
11%
The story is generally noted as short and straightforward, often completing within 20 minutes, with mixed reception: some praise its eerie atmosphere and effective storytelling reminiscent of creepypasta or psychological horror, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped, predictable, and lacking character depth. Many reviewers appreciate the unique focus on realistic, human-driven fear but feel the narrative could benefit from deeper exploration and longer gameplay.
- “The atmosphere of winter isolation and quiet, human horror draws you in from the very first minutes, leaving behind the aftertaste of a disturbingly realistic story that you'll want to see continued.”
- “The storytelling is amazing, the ambiance is perfect, and the graphics are phenomenal!”
- “I think it does a really good job at storytelling and I enjoyed the pacing of it.”
- “The story is trash, the gameplay is junky, not much to do, very short.”
- “Character development is minimal, and the plot unfolds in a straightforward, predictable manner.”
- “There are glimpses of a darker and more nuanced story beneath the surface, but they remain largely unexplored.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being extremely short, repetitive, and lacking depth, mostly involving simple exploration and basic interactions with minimal challenge. Many reviewers found it poorly designed, unengaging, and more like a brief experience than a full game. Overall, the gameplay offers little variety or meaningful content, leading to a generally negative reception.
- “Gameplay is equally minimal, focusing almost entirely on basic exploration and simple interactions.”
- “There's only one bit at the end that constitutes actual gameplay; the rest is idly sitting or walking.”
- “Bad game, poorly designed gameplay; when the assassin is there, he sees everything even when I'm not running or turning on the light, finds me always making it impossible to beat the game 0/10.”
- “Its got rough visuals, cheap jump scares, and really repetitive gameplay, so it's not a fun experience overall.”
- “There are no meaningful puzzles, branching paths, or mechanics that challenge the player beyond moving through the environment and triggering scripted events.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The game delivers a chilling and immersive atmosphere rooted in winter isolation and human horror, effectively building tension through realism and subtle dread rather than jump scares. Its haunting, uncanny environment captivates players with a grounded, slow-burn horror experience that resonates strongly despite the game's brevity. Overall, the atmospheric design is widely praised for enhancing the unsettling narrative and mood.
- “The atmosphere of winter isolation and quiet, human horror draws you in from the very first minutes, leaving behind the aftertaste of a disturbingly realistic story that you'll want to see continued.”
- “A chilling winter mystery where the real horror isn’t the snowstorm, but the people you meet on the road - atmospheric, grounded, and genuinely unsettling.”
- “The snowy isolation and creeping dread create a haunting atmosphere where the real horror comes from the people around you, not jump scares - highly recommend for fans of slow-burn horror.”
- “Short, sweet and relaxed with a winter atmosphere.”
- “What stands out early on is the atmosphere.”
- “Creepy as hell atmosphere.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the cohesive, immersive art style and effective ambiance, while others find the visuals rough or weak. Overall, the design supports the horror theme well, though it may not meet expectations for modern graphical fidelity.
- “The story telling is amazing, the ambiance is perfect and the graphics are phenomenal!”
- “The visual design maintains a cohesive, slightly muted aesthetic—not a single object, texture, or light source breaks the overall consistency, which works brilliantly for immersion.”
- “The good: the graphics, pacing and atmosphere are all solid.”
- “Its got rough visuals, cheap jump scares, and really repetitive gameplay, so it's not a fun experience overall.”
- “I forgot the last one is the graphic, kinda weird.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its poor stability, with frequent bugs, glitches, and lag negatively impacting the gameplay experience.
- “Unfortunately, the game is really buggy and glitches when the killer is hunting you.”
- “The game was laggy and buggy, unfortunately.”
- “Very buggy game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects are praised for enhancing the game's immersive and tense atmosphere, complementing the convincing setting and overall art style. The soundtrack is described as pleasant and fitting.
- “The art style is good, the setting is convincing, the music and sound effects are great, and even the player movement speed makes you feel vulnerable and in danger.”
- “The soundtrack is nice.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is intense and time-consuming, often requiring multiple attempts or additional resources, making progression challenging without extra effort.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is occasionally funny, blending lighthearted moments with a slightly scary tone.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is minimal, resulting in a straightforward and predictable plot with limited depth in character progression.
- “Character development is minimal, and the plot unfolds in a straightforward, predictable manner.”

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Uncanny Tales: Cold Road is a survival simulation game with horror and violence themes.

Uncanny Tales: Cold Road is available on PC and Windows.

Uncanny Tales: Cold Road was released on April 16, 2025.

Uncanny Tales: Cold Road was developed by VYASTUDIO.

Uncanny Tales: Cold Road has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Uncanny Tales: Cold Road for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Uncanny Tales: Cold Road is a single player game.

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