Conarium is a fascinating dive into Lovecraftian horror, offering an eerie and atmospheric experience that kept me engaged. The game’s setting—a desolate Antarctic research base—perfectly captures the isolation and creeping dread that define Lovecraft’s works. The visuals are stunning, with detailed environments that make exploration genuinely unsettling. The story, inspired by At the Mountains of Madness, unfolds in a mysterious and intriguing way, keeping me invested in uncovering its secrets.

The sound design is another highlight. The ambient noises, unsettling whispers, and haunting soundtrack create an immersive experience that constantly kept me on edge. The puzzles, while not overly complex, fit well within the narrative and add to the sense of discovery.

However, Conarium isn’t without its flaws. The gameplay can feel slow at times, with long stretches of wandering without much happening. While the atmosphere is fantastic, the horror elements rely more on unease than actual scares, which might not satisfy players looking for a more intense experience. Some interactions feel clunky, and certain mechanics, like movement and object handling, could have been smoother.

Despite these issues, I found Conarium to be a compelling experience. It’s not a traditional horror game, but rather a slow-burning, atmospheric journey into the unknown. If you enjoy Lovecraftian horror and don’t mind a more methodical pace, it’s definitely worth playing.

Crashes to desktop using Windows 11 after 2 minutes.
Developers are deaf and blind apparently.
Steam won't refund.

Loss of money, don't go there.

cool

no combat, puzzle, i personally like the game. lots of story. got stuck in a silly moment were i had to just crouch. good game don't need to know the lore of the H.P Lovecraft to in joy the game. its a mystery type of game were you learn as you go with the protagonist.

bought a new system after my house burned down. now this game don't work on anything thats 10th gen or newer cpu.

but anything older than 11th gen isn't suported by intel anymore.

workaround include changing system variable handling how the cpu encrypt the kernel.

what the ♥♥♥♥ ?

One of the few games which got Lovecraftian atmosphere right

Short, fun and as many has said:
"Psychological horror"
"walking simulator"
"puzzles"
Nice looking, atmosphere spot on.

7¾ / 10

You might as well ask someone to hide your keys at an IKEA store while blasting a high pitched noise and you'll get the same (or even better) experience as this game.

Now if that's what you are into, and you want to buy a search drawers/ try to open doors that cant be opened/ tinnitus simulator then by all means go ahead and buy it.

It's pretty good as far as Lovecraftian video games go, I'd say a little more on the pulpy end of that spectrum but not to an extreme. Story feels pretty legitimate but dialog is a bit shaky, not sure if that's a translation issue or what. Be aware that there are some annoying bugs, collision is sometimes over-fussy (easy to get snagged on terrain or stuck in some places) and there's at least one repeating issue which I encountered on revisiting a certain area in black "void" areas I often had to turn around and walk backward because forward didn't work there but I don't know if this affects everyone or if it's a case of YMMV.

A couple of parts kinda dragged a bit but overall interesting enough of a game. Maybe buy it on sale.