Cold Fear™ similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
In a ferocious Arctic storm, distress signals are sent from a mysterious Russian whaler. As leading Coast Guard veteran Tom Hansen, you board to investigate and discover unthinkable horrors lurking beneath the ship's bloodstained decks.
What works
- Unique storm and ship rocking mechanics
- Atmospheric and immersive horror setting
- Varied weapons and environmental combat options
- Nostalgic survival horror gameplay
- Low price and short, engaging campaign
Things to keep in mind
- Clunky controls and camera issues
- Lack of map and manual saving
- Short game length and limited replayability
- Basic story and character development
- Technical issues on modern systems without patches
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feel the closest overall
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Resident Evil 2
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DOOM 3
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Resident Evil
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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
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Metro Awakening
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Dead Space
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Amnesia: The Bunker
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Nightmare of Decay
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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
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Wolfenstein: The New Order
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Dino Crisis
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
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Total Chaos
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INCISION
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Zortch
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Tormented Souls 2
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
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Metro 2033 Redux
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Lumina Veil
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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
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Quantum Break
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Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
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Remorse: The List
Less value-seeking
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More expressive
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Less violent
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Last update: 06/10/2026