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SCP: Control Error

$2.99
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Developer:
Chieftain Artworks
Publisher:
Goonswarm Games
Platforms:
Windows Linux
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About This Game

SCP: CONTROL ERROR is a short, first-person psychological horror game set in 1985

You are Barry Gittings - a man who volunteered for a classified experiment inside the Vortex Complex, a remote underground facility established during the Cold War.

You don’t know what’s behind the next door.
You don’t know who’s watching.
You only know the doors opened, the voice welcomed you, and the test began.

Explore sealed research chambers. Solve strange cognitive trials. Read internal reports and documents left behind by those who came before - or maybe didn’t leave at all.
No jump scares. No gunfights. Just you, the test, and something you can’t quite see.

This isn’t a branching narrative. It’s a live experiment. And it keeps evolving based on what players choose - beyond the screen.

Players decide. Not developers.

Key Features

  • A short, tightly focused first-person horror experience (30–45 minutes)

  • Explore a Cold War-era research facility with a dark secret

  • Solve immersive environmental puzzles and cognitive trials

  • You’re not told what’s happening - only shown what was recorded.

  • A community-influenced narrative - shaped by real player choices, just like how the SCP Foundation grows through every member’s contribution.

The Game was created by Chieftain Artworks - a mysterious solo developer who remains in hiding. Only one thing we know - he is a part of the SCP community.

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User Reviews

Mixed
7 user reviews
43%
Positive
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

The trailer shows you just about the entire game. $2.54 is too much for this experience I believe. if youre curious what scp this game is about spoiler is below. it runs 1080p with native xbox controller support on steam deck. Was not too fun to play. spoiler: they make their own scp VX-161. its a gas that you walk through that ages you and makes you weaker. (Game mechanics like run and crouch are limited for rest of game.)

6 helpful
23 min at review
Not Recommended

The concept sounds promising, but the execution falls short. The puzzles are simple, yet often confusing. For instance, there’s a color-based puzzle where the colors are mislabeled. Or another “spot the differences” puzzle where the differences only appear after a while. Overall, I’d describe it as a simplistic yet confusing experience. I don’t enjoy giving negative reviews, especially knowing how much effort likely went into creating this game. However, I also wouldn’t want others to go through the same frustrating experience I had. Hopefully, the next project will turn out better.

4 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Kinda feels like somebodies homework that they put off till the last minute Probably not worth spending money on. hope keep trying to make games though

2 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

It's short. In the beginning I did not know what to do, because everything looked too easy. So I did EVERYTHING. Wasn't much possible to do. Then I found out, yes, it really IS that easy. Beside the comparing puzzle. I still have absolutely no clue, what I have done to "solve" it. ...two times. But as long as I finished the experiment it's fine. Not many people could finish it (according to the Op). But maybe it would be a good idea to fix the gap in the floor, soon? ;) Unluckily I can't tell anything about that "the community decides"-thing, since I don't have discord, x, insta, or whatever spyware. I dunno if it is worth 3 euros. But for 1,50 in sale.... yahh why not?! It has SCP in its name and the "ingame infos" are nice to read.. :)

46 min at review
Recommended

Great atmospheric puzzle game that will keep your brain in tonus. Great choice who likes to find not linear solutions and who wants to be pleasantly surprised by final twist.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64bit)
  • Processor: CPU 2100 MHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 210 or similar
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64bit)
  • Processor: CPU 2400 MHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 420 or similar
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 MB available space

FAQ

How much does SCP: Control Error cost?

SCP: Control Error costs $2.99.

What are the system requirements for SCP: Control Error?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64bit) Processor: CPU 2100 MHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 210 or similar DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64bit) Processor: CPU 2400 MHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 420 or similar DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 MB available space

What platforms is SCP: Control Error available on?

SCP: Control Error is available on Windows PC, Linux.

Is SCP: Control Error worth buying?

SCP: Control Error has 43% positive reviews from 7 players.

When was SCP: Control Error released?

SCP: Control Error was released on May 30, 2025.

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