Cold Fear— Guide, genres & similar games
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. Brave dangerous waters: Rocked by huge breakers, you must ste
Cold Fear is a horror game developed by GOG, 2005. It delivers vibe dark gameplay with melee combat combat set in a horror setting world. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 76/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
iRank Score
76/100 ↗Rating
👍 81%
131 votes
Type
Horror, Survival, Third-Person Shooter
Released
2005
Updated June 2026
Developer
GOG
Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
Avg. playtime
~1h
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Cold Fear official trailer
Cold Fear screenshots
About Cold Fear
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. Brave dangerous waters: Rocked by huge breakers, you must steady your nerves — and aim — to evade a watery grave. Keep your bearings: Battle against increasingly mutated enemies in treacherous, unstable environments. Unleash a torrent of weapons: Create fatal traps and use shotguns, flame throwers, or any object you can find to survive.
Setting
Mode
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