The Cradle

The Cradle is a first-person horror game in which you play as Alex, a curious journalist investigating the disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six months ago, the employees went mad at once and carried out a bloody massacre. The official explanation is mass psychosis, but Alex discovers a more terrifying truth in the abandoned office where time seems to have stopped.

The office complex

You explore rooms ranging from ordinary workspaces and the director’s luxurious office to an underground laboratory and hidden rooms on the second floor. Desks are smashed, personal belongings and suicide notes are scattered around, and shadows move on their own. Each room holds secrets and part of the story behind the tragedy.

Investigate the incident

You collect notes, audio diaries and reports to piece together what happened. Your investigation reveals the “Silence Protocol,” the identity of “The Acoustician,” and the outcome of the director’s desperate experiment. You also search for keys, unlock doors, find passages and solve puzzles.

Silence and survival

You manage your fear and noise level; sometimes your best option is to freeze and hold your breath. You explore the dark office with a flashlight and collect batteries to keep it working. Darkness, the unknown and sounds from the void contribute to the horror, while screamers form part of the narrative.