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Cradle of Nightmares

Genius Mendaxxx · Published by Genius Mendaxxx

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

8 user reviews — 88% positive (8 reviews) · 8 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

You play as Faust, an agent of the secret organization Nostra Edemas. Using technology in time, you must bring to justice the brutal killers of the past - both known and real, atrocities remained in the shadows of history.

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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £1.69 · Highest: £1.699 Oct 2026

Indie, Casual · 2024 · More under £5 games

Embark on Faust’s mission as an agent of Nostra Edemas, navigating the shadows of history to confront past killers. Use temporal technology to unravel mysteries and bring justice in Cradle of Nightmares.

About this game

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, the maniac enters a state of madness. The environment is plunged into darkness, and he begins to move unpredictably around the house, hunting for you. Can you survive the nightmare?

⚠️ Warning:
This game contains scenes of violence and brutality. Intended for players aged 18 and older.

System Requirements

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Minimum

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

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

Supported Languages

English, Russian*
*languages with full audio support

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