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Cradle of Nightmares

Cradle of Nightmares overview

Genius Mendaxxx | Aug 7, 2024 | game

Released

0players observed · 11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC

CasualIndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)776
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,235
  • Review score88% positive

Cradle of Nightmares dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak3
  • Units sold (VGI)776
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,235
  • Review score88% positive
  • Total reviews8
  • Release dateAug 7, 2024
  • DeveloperGenius Mendaxxx
  • PublisherGenius Mendaxxx

Genres: Casual, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Genius MendaxxxPublisher: Genius Mendaxxx

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Game overview

Overview

Cradle of Nightmares comes from Genius Mendaxxx and is published by Genius Mendaxxx. It arrived on Steam on Aug 7, 2024, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Cradle of Nightmares's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC, with a tracked peak near 3. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 88% positive across 8 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Cradle of Nightmares is available in 2 languages including:

EnglishRussian languages with full audio support

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent4 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 265 with 2 GB of VRAM (DirectX 11 support)500 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 11Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better8 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 with 4 GB of VRAM500 MB available space
macOSMinimumAnyAny8 GB RAMAny500 MB available space
macOSRecommendedAnyAny8 GB RAMAny500 MB available space
LinuxMinimumAnyAny8 GB RAMAny500 MB available space
LinuxRecommendedAnyAny8 GB RAMAny500 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Cradle of Nightmares has sold up to 776 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,235. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Cradle of Nightmares overview details

Cradle of Nightmares combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Russia, alternative 2000s. In one of the old abandoned manors hidden deep within Russia, a secret order known as Nostra Edemas operates in the shadows. Thanks to a unique technology called the Chronotron —a legendary fusion of magic and science—their agents can travel through time to arrest and deliver justice to deviants: the most dangerous murderers of the past, both infamous and forgotten by history. Cradle of Nightmares is the first episode in a gripping franchise with an original setting and a haunting atmosphere. You will play as Vasiliy Beiner , a chronagent of the secret organization Nostra Edemas , known by his codename Faust 21 . Your mission is to travel back in time to track, neutralize, and put on trial deviants whose crimes must be uncovered and avenged. You will find yourself in the lair of a maniac, where you must explore dark environments, uncover key items, and solve intricate puzzles. Game Features: • Atmosphere and Deep Narrative The story is inspired by the writings of renowned psychiatrist Vasiliy Beinarovich , whose persona is adapted in the game as the main character— Faust 21 . • Real Figures and Events In Cradle of Nightmares , you will encounter historical figures and serial killers whose crimes once struck fear into the hearts of many. In future episodes of the franchise, you will also meet legendary detectives who hunted these murderers. • Easter Eggs for Sharp-Eyed Players The game includes references to pop culture that only the most observant players will be able to find. • Unique Mechanic — “Carousel of Madness” At certain points,…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Cradle of Nightmares is listed as a game with $1.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC, a tracked peak of 3, and 88% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameCradle of Nightmares
Steam App ID3068060
Typegame
Release dateAug 7, 2024
DeveloperGenius Mendaxxx
PublisherGenius Mendaxxx
Price$1.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresCasual, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish, Russian * * languages with full audio support
WebsiteNot available

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak3
Positive reviews7
Negative reviews1
Total reviews8
Positive percent88%
Review type8 user reviews
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateAug 7, 2024
Official Steam feed update (UTC)3 October 2025 - 11:40:59 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC

Content descriptors

The game contains scenes of violence, cruelty and crime. There is also nudity in some scenes.

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Chronogent #21No description
The Main CookieNo description
The Scary StorytellerNo description
The Foul Illusion!No description
Magoths...No description
CookieNo description
Welcome to Japan!No description
DuckNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLNot available
Legal noticeNot available

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3068060
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3068060/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3068060
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Cradle of Nightmares

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Cradle of Nightmares?

Cradle of Nightmares's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 00:59:14 UTC, with a tracked peak of 3 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Cradle of Nightmares growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Cradle of Nightmares?

The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (16.9%), China (16%), Russia (7.5%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (18.6%), China (17.5%), Russia (7.6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (16.9%), China (16%), Russia (7.5%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Cradle of Nightmares?

Cradle of Nightmares currently sits at 88% positive across 8 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 7 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as 8 user reviews.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Cradle of Nightmares have?

Cradle of Nightmares currently has about 45 tracked Steam followers as of 17 April 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Cradle of Nightmares?

Cradle of Nightmares is currently listed at $1.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

8 user reviews

88% positive, 7 positive, 1 negative

Price and discount

$1.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing

Achievements

8

Platform releases
  • Steam 7 August 2024

DLC and packages

Cradle of Nightmares: Tsutomu MiyazakiIn Chapter 2, Faust travels to Japan to infiltrate the lair of child-killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, where he kept victim photos and terrorized parents of murdered girls. The hero must gather evidence exposing the maniac. We reveal the “Nostra Edemas” organization, its justice, new characters, locations.dlc #3534120$1.99
Cradle of NightmaresBuy Cradle of Nightmares #1090278$1.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 265 with 2 GB of VRAM (DirectX 11 support) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 with 4 GB of VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: Any Additional Notes: Monitor: 16:9

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