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Wavekit Software · Published by Wavekit Software
Content notice: "The game contains scenes with blood, gore, and characters in undergarments. These elements are used to enhance the psychological horror and hospital atmosphere."
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Last updated 6 Sept 2026
Mikhail Markov, lives in the city of Nesgrad in Virelia in the 1990s. The city's old maternity hospital, "Riverside Maternity Hospital," has been closed, and many stories and paranormal claims circulate among the public about its whereabouts.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
In the freezing mountains of Virelia, deep within the city of Nesgrad, lies a forgotten tragedy: Riverside Maternity Hospital. Sealed by the state in the 1990s and strictly forbidden to enter, this facility has left behind decades of dark, unanswered questions.
Independent investigator Mikhail Markov decides to uncover the truth hidden behind these rusted, sealed doors. But the moment he steps inside, he realizes one terrifying truth: some doors are sealed not to keep people out, but to keep what is inside from escaping. In these corridors where science ends and the paranormal begins, Mikhail’s only hope for survival is to find the source of the cry at the heart of the hospital.
Key Features:
True Survival Horror: You are vulnerable. With limited resources, you must rely on your wits to survive the darkness.
Exploration & Investigation: Explore every corner of Riverside, from sealed wards to abandoned operating rooms, and piece together the hospital's dark history.
Paranormal Threats: You are not alone. Use your environment and think strategically to evade the paranormal entities hunting you through the halls.
A Compact, Intense Experience: A high-tension narrative journey that lasts between 30 to 60 minutes depending on player choices and exploration.
Age Restrictions & Content Ratings
Wavekit Software's Assessment: 18+ (Mature)
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD RX 550
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
🚀 The Birth Cry - Official Full Release & v1.20 Update!
Dear Players & Community,The wait is finally over! Today marks the most significant milestone in our journey: The Birth Cry is officially leaving Early Access with Update v1.20!What started as a humble solo project has evolved into a complete, atmospheric psychological horror experience thanks to your continuous feedback, bug reports, and patience.🔑 What’s New in Update v1.20?Expanded Narrative (Sewer Shelter Facility): The storyline has been substantially expanded! Explore the all-new Sewer Shelter facility—uncover deeper secrets and face new horrors hidden beneath Nesgrad.New Info Points System: Got stuck on a tricky puzzle or section? Newly placed interactive Info Points will now guide you through challenging areas without breaking your immersion.Atmospheric Audio Rework: Resolved key audio bugs and completely overhauled environmental soundscapes for maximum tension and immersion.Texture & Visual Fixes: Applied major texture overhaul passes, fixing seamless material glitches and visual artifacts across all environments.Gameplay Flow & Technical Stability: Resolved critical technical bugs and gameplay flow issues to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted playthrough from start to finish.Full 4-Language Support: In-game localization has been fully polished! The game now officially supports 4 languages (Interface & Subtitles) with zero missing text.👁️ Early Access Graduation & The FutureSince the single-player storyline is now fully realized, polished, and feature-complete, The Birth Cry is officially exiting Early Access.Leaving Early Access doesn't mean the end of our journey—it means the foundation is rock solid. Thank you all for supporting a solo developer through every patch, technical hurdle, and update.Step into the Sewer Shelter if you dare... and welcome to the Full Release!- Wavekit SoftwareRead full article on Community Announcements (prod.kutilbay)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ The Birth Cry - Update v1.10 is Live!
Dear Players & Community,First of all, I would like to thank every single one of you who played The Birth Cry, shared their feedback, and supported the game during this launch period!As a solo developer, I am working hard to improve your experience step by step. Today, I'm excited to share Update v1.10, which focuses on performance, stability, and quality-of-life improvements.📝 Patch Notes (v1.10)Story Mode Fixes: Resolved several minor issues and bugs reported in the narrative flow to ensure a smoother playthrough.Updated Settings Menu: Reorganized the settings interface for easier customization and better accessibility.Enhanced Optimization: Applied deeper optimization passes across lighting and environmental assets to boost FPS stability on lower-end systems.Expanded Resolution Options: Added broader and more detailed resolution scaling options to support a wider range of display setups.💻 A Quick Technical Note from the DeveloperDevelopment on The Birth Cry has always been a humble journey—built entirely on a single, low-spec laptop with 4GB of RAM.Recently, I encountered severe hardware issues and a breakdown with this machine, which temporarily slowed down the workflow and made testing quite challenging. Despite these technical hurdles, I am fully committed to supporting and expanding the game. Thank you so much for your patience, empathy, and understanding as I navigate these hardware limitations!👁️ A Hidden Door Has Opened... (Secret Infrastructure)With this update, the foundational architecture for future online / multiplayer functionality has officially been laid under the hood!While true co-op is still in development for the long run, I've left a secret doorway hidden inside the current build...🔍 A Tiny Hint for the Curious: Keyboard shortcuts can sometimes unlock secrets where you least expect them... If you hold three specific keys together in the main menu—perhaps involving Ctrl, Alt, and a certain mark X—you might just step into the proto-lobby yoursel...Read full article on Community Announcements (prod.kutilbay)
