Fears to Fathom® - Scratch Creek

Adventure

Casual

Indie

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Steam Achievements

Family Sharing

Fears to Fathom® - Scratch Creek

Adventure

Casual

Indie

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Steam Achievements

Family Sharing

After noticing bone-chilling similarities to an episode of Fears to Fathom, Tessa and Marcus decide to share their own experience. Scratch Creek is an exclusively online co-op experience.

Developers: Rayll

Publishers: Rayll Studios

Release Date: 10 Jun, 2026

Price (USD): 8,15€

Current Players: 96

Links: Steam Store SteamDB

Mostly Positive(73%)

cooperative play

atmospheric storytelling

texting mechanic

jumpscares

unique experience

voice acting

coop aspect

isolated

immersion

bugs

lack of direction

chase sequences

frustrated.

gamebreaking

Cooperative play and atmospheric storytelling were positively received, providing a unique and immersive experience for players. However, the game is heavily criticized for its technical bugs and frustrating chase sequences that lack clarity. The voice acting divided players, with some appreciating it while others felt it detracted from the immersion. Overall, while the concept was praised, the execution was marred by significant gameplay flaws, leading to a mixed reception.

Positive Points

Many players enjoyed the cooperative play and found it well-integrated, offering a unique experience of splitting tasks and experiencing different perspectives.

The atmosphere and environmental storytelling were praised, with bright spots in moments of immersion and atmosphere, reinforcing horror elements.

Players noted the phone and texting mechanic as a standout feature, enhancing communication between separated characters.

Some players found the jumpscares effective, providing unexpected thrills during gameplay.

Negative Points

The game appears to be plagued with numerous bugs, such as soft locks, disappearing objects, and glitches during critical sequences, impacting gameplay negatively.

Players criticized the lack of direction and guidance, especially during the chase sequences, resulting in repeated trial-and-error gameplay that breaks immersion.

The ending and chase sequences received significant criticism for being unintuitive and frustrating, leading many to experience repeated failures before finding the correct path.

Mixed Points

The voice acting received mixed reviews; while some appreciated it, others found it detracted from the immersion.

The coop aspect was both praised for its innovation and criticized for diminishing the horror elements, as having a friend lessens the sense of isolation.

Common Themes

Bugs and technical issues frequently disrupt gameplay and progression, causing frustration among many players.

The ending sequence, particularly the chase scene, is universally noted as a point of dissatisfaction due to poor guidance and multiple necessary retries.

Updated 6/15/2026, 12:01:08 AM UTC

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