CRUELTY is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from 838s Maniacs with a 74% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, tense, psychological horror, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- 838s Maniacs
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.99
- Review signal
- 74% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows10
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Yes
VR Support: No - Recommended
- OS: Windows11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Yes
VR Support: No
From Steam reviews
Review notes
CRUELTY is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, emotional story, controller friendly, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
[/spoiler] PROS: * Game has multiple auto-saves throughout * Controller friendly * Great sound design * Text does not auto scroll *…+ The atmosphere in this game is superb, its like Saw mixed with Silent Hill.Pity it wouldn't stop crashing around chapter 8 though.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by dark, tense, psychological horror.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.