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Coderade Games · Published by Coderade Software
Content notice: This game contains depictions of short, non-detailed violence from the protagonist’s point of view. Blood is only represented briefly when the screen turns red for a few seconds before death. The story also involves the forced production of a fictional drug under cartel pressure. No real-life formulas or substances are used, but the themes of drug manufacturing and addiction are present.
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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Early 2000s. You are a kidnapped chemistry professor forced to survive a single night. Enemies close in, paranoia rises, every second counts. Cook before time runs out… and maybe, just this once, let him cook.
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Simulation, Early Access · 2025 · More under £5 games
In Crystal of Death, you play a chemistry professor forced to cook for survival amidst rising paranoia and encroaching danger. Every move counts in this tense early access simulation from Coderade Games.
About this game
You Have One Night
It’s 22:00. Until dawn, you will both stay alive and finish “the job.”
On the edge of the city, dangers press into a three-room house. The ones waiting outside are impatient. The ones inside, drawn by the smell, are worse. Everything is compressed into a single night.
Story
In the early 2000s, you were a regular chemistry professor when you were abducted.
This house is your new life: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom.
The night starts at 22:00 and ends near sunrise… or ends you.
The objective isn’t simple, but it’s clear: survive and complete the production.
Crystal (Production Loop)
Stage by stage: Use the kitchen equipment to produce. Every step takes time, space, and generates sound/smell.
Risk vs. reward: Rush and your error rate spikes. Go slow and the night catches up to you.
Disaster chance: A wrong move can blow the mixture to pieces. Wear the mask, follow the order.
Resource management: Generator fuel, fuses, door locks, shutters… each one can shorten or prolong the night.
Don’t Die (Hide, Listen, Stay Quiet)
This house isn’t safe. It only offers temporary hiding spots.
Hiding: Under the bed, in the tub, in shadowed corners. Breathe in the wrong place and it’s over.
Perception model: Enemies react to light and odor. Report positions by radio; don’t waste movement.
One mistake is enough: This is challenge horror. If you die, there’s no save. The night resets.
Move (The Outside Is Watching You)
Standing still isn’t an option.
Observation: Peek through the blinds to scan for approachers; check the backyard.
Route planning: Time your room transitions. Leave doors unlocked and you invite trouble in.
Lock discipline: Unlock when you go out, lock when you return. A simple lapse ends the night.
Key Features
One-night structure: Continuous tension from 22:00 to dawn.
Dynamic threats: Distinct enemy behaviors from inside and outside.
Systemic fear: Sound, light, smell, time… all work against you.
Risk-driven production: Tiered minigames; gain speed, raise the chance of error.
True challenge design: Permadeath, tight resource management, clear punishments.
Early Access: Regular updates to visuals, audio, and mechanics. Your feedback shapes the game.
How Do I Progress?
There’s no “leveling up,” only mastery. The smarter you play the same night, the farther you go. Achievements, tactic discovery, practice… it’s all on you.
Content Warning
Contains drug themes, intense tension, and depictions of violence.
Support
Multilingual UI and subtitles. Keyboard/mouse-first play. During Early Access, improvements will target accessibility and optimization.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 / AMD Radeon RX 550
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600M
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Interactive Tutorial Update
Patch Notes – Update: Tutorial System AddedWe’ve introduced a brand-new interactive tutorial to help new players understand the basics of production and survival.When you start a new game, there’s now a note on the table in front of you. Reading it will begin a step-by-step tutorial, guiding you through a complete production cycle — from gathering materials to finishing the process.Each time you perform an action, a new instruction appears at the top of the screen, helping you progress smoothly and understand the game’s core mechanics without breaking immersion.This update makes your first night clearer, smoother, and more immersive, while still keeping the tension and danger you love. We’ve also fixed and improved the curtain-peeking mechanic for smoother movement and better visibility when checking outside.Read full article on Community Announcements (Coderade Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Game Update – General Fixes
Fix Announcement – General Improvements General improvements have been made in our game. Based on your feedback, due to font-related issues, we had to temporarily remove the following languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Bulgarian and Korean. We will add these languages back as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and support.You can report other bugs and issues to us via Discord.Read full article on Community Announcements (Coderade Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Latest Update: New Settings & Fixes
Patch Notes – Latest UpdateCooking: Balance issues have been fixed; gas release and gas mask now work correctly.Recipe Book: Produced recipes are now listed properly and duplicates have been corrected.Aim Indicator: Appearance has been updated for better usability.Generator: Fuel addition bug has been fixed; adding fuel before it runs out no longer works. (In the previous version, adding fuel before it was empty did not affect the generator’s operating time.)Chemical Notebook: Tick mark bug has been resolved; completed recipes are now recorded correctly.Texture Quality added: Users can choose Low, Medium, High for LOD and streaming quality.Screen Resolution added: Users can select different resolutions.Display Mode (Fullscreen/Windowed/Borderless) added.Audio Settings Menu added: Users can adjust game sound levels.General Improvements: Menu and settings system optimized for better user experience.Read full article on Community Announcements (Coderade Games)






