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Fear Therapy, is a multiplayer(1-4) and single player psychological horror game.Try to complete the quests and leave the horror house before it is too late! Satan getting angrier every second and nothing holding it back.
Fear Therapy is a horror, multiplayer and psychological horror game
developed and published by Black Flag Studios.
Released on December 24th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 16 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Norwegian, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Greek and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 4,651 reviews of which 3,140 were positive and 1,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 or new-gen i3 / AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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Fear Therapy, developed and published by Black Flag Studios, is a cooperative horror experience that leans heavily on atmosphere, unpredictability, and psychological tension. The game places players in a sprawling haunted environment filled with demonic threats, occult symbols, and unsettling noises that never quite let you relax. From the outset, its concept feels familiar to fans of multiplayer horror—players must work together to complete a ritual and escape a cursed location—but Fear Therapy distinguishes itself with its emphasis on randomization and the constant threat of supernatural intervention. Each session unfolds differently, with item placements, environmental events, and enemy behavior shifting to ensure no two runs feel identical. It’s a formula that aims to evoke both chaos and camaraderie, using fear as the glue that binds players together. Visually, Fear Therapy achieves an uneasy middle ground between realism and nightmare. The game’s lighting design does much of the heavy lifting, creating a suffocating atmosphere of darkness pierced only by dim flashlights, flickering candles, and blood-red sigils. The environments—typically large houses, churches, or ritual chambers—feel dense and claustrophobic, filled with eerie details like half-burnt scriptures, scattered bones, and arcane writings on the walls. These touches convey a sense of dread that grows more palpable the deeper you explore. Sound design is equally vital to its impact: distant screams, demonic whispers, and sudden crashes echo unpredictably through the halls, often causing players to panic long before a real threat appears. When it works, the atmosphere is genuinely unnerving, pulling players into a loop of fear, curiosity, and survival instinct. Gameplay revolves around exploration and task completion, with each player taking on the role of an investigator seeking to perform a ritual to banish an evil entity. To do this, players must collect specific items scattered randomly across the map—holy water, ritual texts, candles, and other occult paraphernalia—while evading or confronting the demonic presence that hunts them. The randomness of item locations means that every session requires adaptability, forcing players to communicate constantly and split responsibilities. This procedural approach keeps the early hours fresh and maintains tension through unpredictability. However, it also introduces moments of frustration when the randomness makes objectives obscure or progress overly dependent on luck. The structure invites teamwork but also thrives on panic; when the entity attacks, strategy often collapses into chaos, which, depending on the group, can be either exhilarating or exhausting. One of Fear Therapy’s more unique features is the inclusion of a mode where one player assumes the role of the Satanic force itself. In this setup, the player acting as the demon gains abilities to stalk, terrify, and sabotage others, transforming the experience from cooperative survival into psychological warfare. This addition dramatically alters the tone of the game, injecting moments of paranoia and betrayal that heighten the unpredictability of each match. The sense of vulnerability is amplified when players realize the threat is not just AI-driven but controlled by another human with intent to manipulate their fear. It’s a clever mechanic that adds replay value and variety, even if its balance sometimes feels uneven. When executed well, these sessions can create memorable, adrenaline-filled encounters that linger long after the match ends. Despite its ambitious premise, Fear Therapy struggles with consistency. The gameplay loop, though entertaining in bursts, can become repetitive once players grow accustomed to its tricks. The initial horror of the unknown eventually gives way to pattern recognition, and the scares lose some of their potency over time. Technical limitations also dampen the experience. Graphical fidelity is inconsistent, with textures and animations sometimes appearing unfinished. Bugs and performance issues—such as clipping, stuttering, and collision problems—occasionally interrupt immersion. While the developers have made efforts to update the game since its release, the pace of improvements has been sporadic, leading some players to feel that development has stalled. These rough edges are reminders of its Early Access state, where the concept remains more compelling than the execution. Community response to Fear Therapy has been divided, reflecting its dual nature as both an ambitious horror experiment and an unpolished work in progress. Some players praise it for its tense atmosphere, unpredictable scares, and thrilling multiplayer dynamics, often describing it as a hidden gem when played with friends. Others criticize it for lack of depth, technical instability, and the repetitive nature of its objectives. The Steam reviews capture this split sentiment: the majority lean positive, but many acknowledge the game’s limitations and the need for more content and refinement. Those who enjoy spontaneous, player-driven chaos tend to overlook the flaws, while players seeking a more structured or narratively rich horror experience often walk away disappointed. It is a game that rewards tolerance for imperfection and a willingness to embrace its volatility. At its best, Fear Therapy succeeds in what its name implies—it weaponizes fear as both punishment and release. Its unpredictable design keeps players on edge, while its oppressive aesthetic ensures that even moments of safety feel fragile. The randomization mechanics, cooperative tension, and occasional player-versus-player twists make it an ideal choice for groups seeking shared adrenaline rather than intricate storytelling. Yet, it remains a work of potential more than polish, an unfinished experiment that gestures toward greatness without fully realizing it. For those who crave raw, unscripted terror and can forgive rough technical seams, Fear Therapy delivers a surprisingly intense experience. For others, its repetition and instability may dilute the fear it so carefully builds. Either way, it stands as a bold attempt to turn chaos and dread into a communal form of play, proving that sometimes, fear is best shared. Rating: 6/10
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I’m a horror game addict, I love getting scared and watching others get scared too. Running around on edge while completing objectives is seriously thrilling. If you’re looking for a horror game to enjoy some fun moments with your friends, this one’s definitely worth it. Grab it, play, have fun, and let it sit in the corner, come back to it whenever you and your friends want some more :D
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This game is incredibly fun to play with friends. Can't believe its only 4 euros, considering there are many other horror games that are completely ass compared to this games content and it's price.
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It’s a good and fun game to play with friends, but it needs a storyline, more maps, and a greater variety of ghosts on each map so that it's not just one or two ghosts on each map.
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Honestly if you’ve got a good group of friends to be a bunch of goblins with, it’s pretty fun! We had a blast looking for stuff and when the ghost popped up, shooting the hell out of em lol. The game has some interesting mechanics and ideas that could be super cool if implemented better, but we had a blast either way!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fear Therapy is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
Fear Therapy is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.
Fear Therapy received 3,140 positive votes out of a total of 4,651 achieving a rating of 6.61.
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Fear Therapy was developed and published by Black Flag Studios.
Fear Therapy is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Fear Therapy is not playable on MacOS.
Fear Therapy is not playable on Linux.
Fear Therapy offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Fear Therapy offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Fear Therapy does not currently offer any DLC.
Fear Therapy does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Fear Therapy does not support Steam Remote Play.
Fear Therapy is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Fear Therapy.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
10
Developer
Black Flag Studios
Publisher
Black Flag Studios
Release
24 Dec 2021
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