Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

Squid god eats your brain. Your AI watches.

Publisher Nacon
Developer Big Bad Wolf
Release Apr 16, 2026
Retail Price $39.99
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About Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a debut first-person investigative horror adventure, rooted in the Lovecraftian thriller genre. Players embody Noah, an agent of Ancile, a secret Interpol division, tasked with investigating the disappearance of miners in the Pacific Ocean's depths. Navigate the vast, sunken city of R'lyeh, a labyrinthine ancient prison, and resist the creeping madness induced by Cthulhu's influence. Unravel mysteries by following leads, gathering scattered clues, and solving complex puzzles to uncover hidden truths.

An AI companion, Key, assists in the deep-sea exploration, guiding the investigation. The journey challenges sanity as players confront cosmic abominations, pushing their mental limits. The narrative offers branching routes and secret passages for discoveries, with player choices and understanding directly shaping Noah’s fate. Cinematic storytelling delivers a gripping plot with complex characters. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game renders mind-bending environments that defy physics, establishing it as a technologically advanced reinterpretation of the Lovecraft mythos.

System requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 - 11
CPU
Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM
12 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8 GB
Storage
16 GB available space
Additional Notes
HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with performance upscaling enabled.

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
CPU
Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
RAM
16 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 12 GB or Intel Arc B580, 12 GB
Storage
16 GB available space
Additional Notes
HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with performance upscaling enabled.