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Siege Industries · Published by Clique Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
Scared by Squares is an experiment in horror. Can you create fear without ghosts, zombies, creepy dolls, or the usual tropes? What if all you had was the least scary thing in the world: a simple cube? The result might surprise you.
Action, Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Explore the eerie corridors of Scared by Squares, an innovative horror experience from Siege Industries where the least scary thing becomes the most terrifying. Can you craft dread with nothing but a humble cube?
About this game
DEMO AVAILABLE NOW!
Experience the entirety of Floor 1 with the free demo! Can you brave the unknown dangers of The Cube?
This demo will cover the entirety of Floor 1 and is available on standard (flatscreen) mode.
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WARNING: Do not play if you’re scared by squares.
Scared by Squares is an exploration experience built entirely from cubes. Use your senses to navigate each room as you solve puzzles, survive platforming challenges, and hunt anomalies. What secrets will you uncover?
This game runs in both standard and VR modes.
Uncover the Mystery
You have been sent into The Cube, a digital prison made of perfect squares, to investigate reports of corrupted geometry. Your mission: locate and cleanse all anomalies and restore balance before they consume everything.
Test Your Skill
Between mind-bending puzzles, hidden traps, and cubic enemies lurking around each corner, every room you enter offers a new challenge. Harness all your will, focus, and courage to make it through.
Adapt & Overcome
Ongoing developments bring new challenges to your experience within The Cube. More floors and puzzles, new anomalies, and features such as multiplayer will be added as The Cube continues to expand.
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better
- Memory: 8000 MB MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5000 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card
- VR Support: Oculus Rift, Meta Quest (via Link), Valve Index, HTC Vive
- Additional Notes: Designed for immersive VR play. Standing and room-scale supported. Not recommended for players sensitive to psychological horror or disorienting spaces.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Scared By Squares Joins Steam Next Fest 2026
Get ready for squares and scares!We’re excited to announce that Scared By Squares will be included in this year’s Steam Next Fest for February 2026! This liminal horror experience will be spotlighted during the festivities from now until March 2.Steam Next Fest is all about discovering new games, and there’s no better time to delve into the secrets within The Cube. Play the free Scared By Squares Steam demo now, which covers the entire first floor and is available for PC (flatscreen) for the first time!Don't forget to wishlist Scared By Squares now!Read full article on Community Announcements (Clique_justin)Patch NotesOfficial
Scared By Squares Demo Available Now!
Scared By Squares Steam Demo Available Now!What will you discover within The Cube? Dive into the free demo for Scared By Squares and find out...if you dare!The Scared By Squares demo covers the entirety of Floor 1, and is available on standard (flatscreen) mode.Check out the demo and wishlist Scared By Squares today!Read full article on Community Announcements (Clique_justin)
