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Crux Game Studios

Story-rich, narrative driven sci-fi and horror video games.

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About

Crux Game Studios is an independent game studio specializing in deep, story-rich, narrative-driven video games with a focus on sci-fi and horror.

Our releases have reached tens of thousands of players worldwide. We are currently developing new sci-fi horror projects that push the boundaries of interactive storytelling.

  • 4+
    Games released
  • 75k+
    Plays & Downloads
  • 4.7★
    Avg. rating
  • Narrative
    Horror & sci-fi
Concept art showing a desolate, snowy landscape with a lone figure, capturing the atmospheric tone of Crux Game Studios' games.

Concept art / in-engine capture.

Games

Cover art for the psychological horror game Within.
Horror

Within

A first‑person, psychological horror adventure with a terrifying premise and themes of guilt, grief, and loss.

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Cover art for the sci-fi survival horror game Decrypt.
Sci-Fi Horror

Decrypt

A first‑person sci‑fi survival‑horror set in the far future on board an abandoned interstellar freighter.

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Coming Soon

Promotional banner for the upcoming sci-fi horror game DRIFT from Crux Game Studios.
Coming Soon

DRIFT

An all-new sci-fi horror experience from Crux Game Studios, coming Q2 2026.
Far from Earth, aboard the Orbital Survey Station Anvesha IV, one man must navigate isolation, failing systems, and his own treacherous mind to uncover a horrific truth buried deep in the station's circuits.

In the Press

“...well-crafted ...an interesting story and some great scares. The voicework and visual design are particularly impressive.”
— FreeGamePlanet.com

What players are saying

“Excellent production value and intriguing story. I love games that can evoke dread without actually endangering the player character.”
— soldancer
“...the perfect blend of storytelling, exploration and intense scares where they mattered. Excellent work.”
— ValuedPrism64
“Absolutely incredible. One of the best games on this platform. Thanks for a fantastic experience!”
— ValuedPrism64
“One of my FAVORITE horror games to play! Scary, stressful, and thrilling—I loved every bit of it.”
— RaineOfLore
“Alien and Event Horizon vibes. Cool atmosphere, very well‑crafted sound design, and interesting notes. Bravo!”
— Gamenastica Studios
“The VA work is fantastic, the story is delivered effectively, the scares are clever, the tension is well maintained… visuals are impressive.”
— Corvo Apollo
“This was phenomenal! The scares, the voice acting, the eerie atmosphere at all times! 10/10!”
— StrawberryCreeps
“Outstanding production, tremendous atmosphere, unbearable tension, and voice acting that could have been in any big company production. 10/10 for me, superb work!!”
— spooky009
“Quite possibly my favorite game that I've ever narrated. Absolutely love the story and the mixed art styles.”
— Sebastian Volkov
A visually striking in-game scene from the sci-fi horror game Decrypt.

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