ColdSide similar games & best alternatives

ColdSide

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

ColdSide is a psychological horror first-person game. It takes place in an abandoned underground laboratory that studied anomalous phenomena.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric horror and tension
  • High quality graphics and lighting using cryengine
  • Good sound design and music by mikko tarmia
  • Multiple endings and collectibles for replayability
  • Accessible gameplay with simple puzzles and exploration

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with some pacing issues
  • Fragmented and sometimes confusing story
  • No voice acting, only text dialogue
  • Limited gameplay variety and linear progression
  • Save system limited to chapter starts only

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Last update: 13/09/2026