Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a Adventure, RPG game from Schmidt Workshops with a 89% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, turn-based, dungeon crawler, pixel art.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Schmidt Workshops
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 89% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012, 32 Bit or 64 Bit
Processor: AMD Athlon or Intel Pentium
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 64 MB video card
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: Yes, if you want to hear anything. - Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Server 2008 / Server 2012, 32 Bit or 64 Bit
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 or Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz
Graphics: 256 MB video card
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, cosmic horror, exploration, and stealth.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, cosmic horror, pixel art, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
cosmic-horror
SettingThe darker pull is eldritch, strange, or cosmic rather than ordinary horror.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
Steam review snapshots
Both for people familiar or unfamiliar to the genre and Lovecraft alike.That being said, the atmosphere and feel of Cyclopean is stellar.Sanity affects when characters flee.Despite its small scale the wonderfully crafted 2D gameworld is rich in thematic activities that invite exploration.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, rpg filtered by dark, turn-based, dungeon crawler.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.