CRYO
Release date: Oct 24, 2025
Developers: Valko Game Studios
Publishers: Valko Game Studios
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese

What is CRYO? CRYO is a cooperative horror game that combines various horror elements seen in many beloved horror titles, into a brand new experience set in the harsh landscape of Antarctica. In CRYO, you and your team are technicians, sent to various locations within the antarctic circle at the behest of the powerful genetics company, ANGENEX. But these aren’t your run of the mill inspections. Communication has stopped and now, something sinister awaits. The cold is the least of your worries as terrifying, mutated abominations stalk the halls, hunting your every move. You’ll need to work together, strategize, and use your wits to survive and escape. Every decision matters, and every second counts in this high-stakes, cooperative horror experience. Will you make it out alive, or become just another frozen experiment? The choice is yours. Features AI. Monsters in CRYO are driven by a complex AI system that will use various sensory and environmental cues to help it hunt. Stealth. Use lockers and crouching to sneak around to avoid being detected.  Multiple Monsters. Each game, a new monster is selected at random. Monsters behave differently to one another, some rely on brute force where as others will utilise the environment to sneak around. Objectives. You must complete your primary objectives on a map, this can involve puzzles and finding items. These objectives randomise each time so you may have to visit new areas each time you play. Procedural item placement. Items are placed around the map each round in various logical locations. They can be hidden in cupboards and drawers, on desks or even behind locked doors. Environmental Hazards. The antarctic is an unforgiving landscape. Players will need to plan ahead if they wish to succeed. Escape Routes. Should you wish to succeed, you will need to find a way out. There are multiple options of escape each map, however, many will have limited spaces... Difficulty. CRYO has multiple difficulty options that scale both the scarceness of items but also increase the intelligence of the AI. Teamwork and quick thinking will serve you well. Co-op at heart. While playable solo, teamwork will make your life easy. Everything is designed with cooperative play in mind. Play with 1-4 players per lobby! Tools. Various tools are available in CRYO, from music players and cameras to motion detectors. How you choose to use them is up to you. 


Notes: Contains gore and frightening scenes. Some assets may affect those with trypophobia.