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Mostly Positive — 74% positive (19 reviews) · 9 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Cerebral is a short psychological horror game where every mistake hurts your memory. Save your mind or surrender it to the system. What remains of you either way?
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Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More under £5 games
Experience the tension of Cerebral as you meticulously solve puzzles that test your memory. Developed by Youviverse and set in a psychological horror adventure, every decision impacts your mental state.
About this game
Waking from a nightmare, Sophie finds herself in an ever-changing dorm, with no memory of how she ended up there, while a mysterious entity tries to corrupt her mind and manipulate her identity. Can you lead Sophie out with her sanity intact?
KEY FEATURES
Immersive Narrative: A deep narrative that unfolds through environmental storytelling across multiple playthroughs.
Twisted Gameplay: Face mind-bending trials where observation, choice, and caution determine your fate.
Replayable Terror: Unpredictable events and multiple endings keep every playthrough tense. Will this be the one where you finally escape?
Slow-Burn Psychological Dread: No cheap jumpscares - only dread, mystery, and mind-bending unease that lingers long after the screen fades to black.
Note: Cerebral is an experimental psychological horror with unconventional puzzles. Not for traditional horror fans. If you enjoy strange, abstract, and unsettling experiences, this game was made for you.
If you like it, please consider leaving a Steam review, it helps a lot.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 460
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
- Processor: 2.8 GHZ
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Cerebral - Now Available!
First of all, thanks to everyone who checked out Cerebral, shared it, or supported the launch. It really means a lot as a solo developer.I also want to mention something important about the game itself.Cerebral is a very unusual experience. It’s an experimental psychological horror with unconventional puzzle design and minimal guidance. It doesn’t follow the rules of traditional horror or classic puzzle games. Some players will love that. Some won’t... and that’s OK!If you enjoy strange, abstract, and unsettling games that reward observation and patience, this game was made for you. If you prefer more traditional horror, it may not be your style.So if you enjoyed the game, please consider leaving a Steam review. It helps more than you might think.I’ve already started working on my next project, aiming to make it much better while learning from this release.Thank you again for giving this game a chance.- Youviverse Developer of CerebralRead full article on Community Announcements (youviverse)AnnouncementsOfficial
Cerebral Demo by Youviverse - Now Available!
After months of testing, sleepless nights, and way too many headaches in Unity, the Cerebral demo is finally out.This demo introduces the opening chapter of Cerebral, a psychological horror experience inspired by P.T. and Exit 8, but with a unique twist: every mistake affects your sanity and memory. The more you fail, the more the game learns about you.Follow the link below to download the demo now: What to ExpectAdaptive Horror: Your actions shape how the nightmare unfolds.Shifting Spaces: Nothing stays the same, even your safest choices.Mind Damage System: Every mistake leaves a mark on Sophie’s memory.Replayable Fear: Each run reveals new fragments of truth.This is only the beginning of Sophie’s story, a taste of what’s to come in the full version. If you play, share your thoughts, bugs, or theories. I’m reading every single one.Thank you for giving this project a chance.- Youviverse Developer of CerebralRead full article on Community Announcements (youviverse)
