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Cognitive Displacement

H-86 · Published by H-86

1 user reviews — 100% positive (1 reviews)

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Cognitive Displacement is a simple game about a manager operating a research facility.

Early AccessDJCTQ 6

£1.69

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5 Sept 2026Lowest: £1.69 · Highest: £1.6911 Oct 2026

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

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Minimum

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

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

English

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