Cronos: The New Dawn vs Reanimal
Time-travel survival horror versus co-op surreal dread — both haunt differently, but one demands a partner.
Bloober's strongest original IP yet — Cronos pairs 1980s Krakow with post-apocalyptic dread and the kind of sound design that earned them Silent Hill 2.
Worth $40 for its atmospheric co-op horror and striking art direction, but the short runtime stumbles for solo players.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Apr 2026 peak CCU 384 ↑ 3% MoM
All-time peak 5,212
Reanimal
Apr 2026 peak CCU 1,820 ↓ 72% MoM
All-time peak 19,446
Key differences
Co-op vs solo
Cronos is single-player only, with no online or couch co-op options.
Reanimal is built from the ground up for two-player co-op, solo play feels incomplete.
Time travel mechanic
Cronos uses time travel as a core gameplay loop, altering past and future encounters.
Reanimal has no time travel; instead, players explore a surreal island with puzzles.
Pacing and length
Cronos has deliberate, slow-burn pacing with a longer campaign (10+ hours).
Reanimal is shorter (around 6-8 hours) and critics warn solo players may feel rushed.
Which one is for you?
Pick Cronos: The New Dawn if
- You prefer a solo atmospheric horror with time-travel mechanics.
- You want a longer, slow-burn experience over a short co-op run.
- You enjoyed Silent Hill 2 Remake and trust Bloober Team's horror design.
Pick Reanimal if
- You have a partner for couch co-op and love surreal horror.
- You value strong art direction over combat depth.
- You prefer psychological tension over jump scares and time loops.
Bottom line
Choose Cronos for a solo, time-bending survival horror ride; pick Reanimal if you have a co-op partner and want a striking, short horror adventure.