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H-86 · Published by H-86
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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Cognitive Displacement is a simple game about a manager operating a research facility.
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Adventure, Indie, Early Access · 2025 · More under £5 games
Navigate the mysteries of Cognitive Displacement as you oversee experiments that blur lines between sanity and madness.
About this game
Cognitive Displacement is a simple, small-scale management game where you take on the role of a junior manager running a remote research outpost. Oversee daily operations, keep your staff working smoothly, and guide the facility through its early development.
The game is currently in Very Early Access, built with community feedback in mind.
Your suggestions, ideas, and complaints help shape development in real time.
Current Gameplay Loop
- Queue Research to Gain Resources
- Wait for it complete (More minigames coming soon)
- Oversee the Defence every night
- Allocate Resources to Strenghten Defences
- Survive Until day 30 (30 minutes per day)
Key Features
Assign research projects and watch progress unfold over time.
Downtime matters: sit back and monitor progress, or jump into the small Tablet minigame to pass the shift.
Simple upgrades and trinkets unlocked by completed research.
Focused, minimalist gameplay that emphasizes pacing and decisions over micromanagement.
📌 Important Notes Before You Buy
Saving is still under active development, Game may require restarting each launch Fixed
The game may require restarting between major updates Should'nt be a problem now.
Features, mechanics, and visuals will continue to evolve based on community input
Cognitive Displacement is only a fraction of the planned final version — but it will grow, improve, and be refined continuously to the best of my abilities.
If you like small experimental management games and enjoy watching a project evolve, this early stage is for you!

System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon HD 7770 / Intel HD Graphics 530
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 560 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Music Update
28+ songs Redrawn Abridged Player sprites Added a Background for Asteroid DodgerRead full article on Community Announcements (hazmat049)Patch NotesOfficial
Saving is Now on the Menu
Game automaticaly Saves at the start of every day (during raid stage), Opted to use a simple .Json file, I believe it will help loading data after updates to minimize data loss.Read full article on Community Announcements (hazmat049)Patch NotesOfficial
Chance's Snek Fix
minor UI fixes for AsDodg Disabled Window Resizing and Made it borderless to avoid shenanigans, This is a temporary fix I will revert later with proper resoulution settings.Read full article on Community Announcements (hazmat049)






