Astrophobia

Astrophobia is a narrative-focused exploration game inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s novella At the Mountains of Madness. In 2001, astronauts Ben Dyer, the player character, and Henry Danforth are sent to the Moon on a secret mission called Project Kadath. They investigate ancient megalithic architecture built by a civilization that did not survive, while something else remains.

Story and locations

The story unfolds through dialogue and environmental storytelling across several locations, including a moon base, the Moon’s surface and a monolithic city beneath the ground. Exploration focuses on finding key items to progress, with set pieces throughout the locations.

Retro presentation

Astrophobia uses PSX-era visual effects and design, including affine warping, vertex snapping, distance culling, pixelated textures and low-poly models. Optional CRT visual effects are available. The game also features horrific monsters based on Lovecraft’s mythos and creature design, an original soundtrack and low-gravity hops.

Playtime and saves

A playthrough takes about 45–60 minutes, depending on your pace; seeking all achievements can extend that time. The game is intended to be experienced in one sitting, but an automatic save activates at the beginning of each level.