Cradle of Nightmares: Time-Traveling Justice in Alternate Russia

8/29/2026, 10:35:05 AM

Release date: 8/7/2024

Tags: #horror #psychological-horror #text-based #puzzle-platformer #adventure #casual #exploration #arcade

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Score: 88%8 user reviews
Review Count: 8 reviews
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¥ 235 (JPY)

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$1.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Explore an alternate 2000s Russia as a time-traveling chronagent in Cradle of Nightmares, a text-based horror adventure blending magic and science to deliver justice.

Who this is for

A unique text-based horror adventure recommended for those who enjoy time-spanning pursuits and a chilling atmosphere.

Details

Overview

Step into an alternate 2000s Russia where a clandestine organization, Nostra Edemas, wields a unique blend of magic and science. Their cutting-edge Chronotron technology allows agents to traverse time, apprehending history's most dangerous deviants. Cradle of Nightmares, the inaugural episode of a gripping franchise, plunges players into this haunting world as Vasiliy Beiner, a chronagent codenamed "" known for his role in delivering justice across eras.

Highlights

This text-based adventure game features a unique setting in an alternate 2000s Russia.
Players assume the role of Vasiliy Beiner, a chronagent tasked with apprehending dangerous criminals throughout history.
Developed and published by Genius Mendaxxx, the game offers a blend of horror, psychological horror, and puzzle-platforming elements.

Who It's For

Cradle of Nightmares is designed for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences with a dark, atmospheric twist. Fans of psychological horror, text-based adventures, and puzzle-platformers will find themselves drawn into its unique premise and haunting world. Those intrigued by unconventional settings and stories exploring justice across time will also appreciate this title.

Game Info

Cradle of Nightmares is a single-player adventure game that emphasizes narrative and puzzle-solving. Its core gameplay revolves around exploring its atmospheric world and unraveling its mysteries. The game is available in English and Russian, with support for Steam Achievements and Family Sharing. Developed by Genius Mendaxxx, it falls under the Horror and Psychological Horror genres, with elements of Puzzle Platformer and Casual gameplay.