The Land of Pain news & patch notes

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been a little while since the last update, so I wanted to share how things are progressing behind the scenes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/9d041009ea414bdf726b5882586a1b446b9c8487.jpg Cosmic Fear’s development has taken a bit longer than expected, but I want to create my best horror game yet. Compared to The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube, this will be a significant evolution in every aspect. My goal is to craft a tense and atmospheric experience, blending Lovecraftian horror with a mysterious, otherworldly presence that grows as the story unfolds. This atmosphere emerges right from the beginning, as the protagonist’s investigation leads to reports of strange lights, disappearances, and a disturbing ceremony, hinting that something not entirely human is involved. Progress So Far The locations are already complete, and the world of Cosmic Fear is now very close to what I envisioned. There’s still work to do in the coming months, including translation, voice acting, testing, and optimization, but everything is progressing smoothly and I’m really happy with how it’s all coming together. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/28398f317ad3ae508505e01722059440111f8baa.jpg When Is the Game Coming Out? The game is currently on track for a possible summer release. I’m not announcing a specific day yet, but I’ll reveal the final date once the development is in its last stages. Thank You In the meantime, I’ll keep making sure the final experience stays true to the trilogy that began with The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube. More reveals and updates are coming soon as we move closer to release. Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey! ✅ Wishlist Cosmic Fear and Play the DEMO ✉ Subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date

Greetings Lovecraftian horror enthusiasts! The story of The Alien Cube and The Land of Pain continues with the third game of the series, Cosmic Fear. Check out the demo now and wishlist the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3533150/Cosmic_Fear_Demo/ If you enjoy the demo, please consider leaving a review. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/c7e2f639436fc6c16665871734d04471c7f1098a.jpg To celebrate this event, The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube are taking part in the Lovecraftian Days with a huge discount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ While you get ready to step through the gates of insanity, follow me on social media for the latest updates, and subscribe to the newsletter to join the beta testing program. Ready to face the unknown?

The countdown begins—Cosmic Fear Demo is officially launching soon! Cosmic Fear is a story-driven first person horror adventure that expands the story behind the previous games The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube. It blends atmospheric exploration, Lovecraftian horror, and stunning visuals to create a very immersive experience. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/f77fdc62735c60612cdf817202fbfbbe96a9174e.png This demo offers a taste of the terrifying journey that awaits you in the full game. Play one of the first chapters of the game, where all your nightmares begin. Explore the eerie shadows of the forest, find clues, and face the biggest challenge of your life. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/fc861a3109cc8ec1b0eb312e376b6f4905e78501.jpg Make sure to wishlist both Cosmic Fear Demo and Cosmic Fear game, so you’ll get a notification when they launch! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3306920/Cosmic_Fear/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3533150/Cosmic_Fear_Demo/ Thank you so much for your amazing support so far. Stay tuned for more updates!

Hey everyone! The Land of Pain is on sale until January 26th! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/acb6dde4029a1f4367799a91bbbbf7d86b5d629e.jpg Get ready to delve into the truth of unspeakable secrets in this first person Lovecraftian horror adventure! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/98626fc5cb05474aeed053d60aaffb5044b26707.jpg After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land. You can get the whole Cosmic Horror Bundle with a huge discount: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ Don't forget to wishlist my upcoming game, Cosmic Fear, where you will expand The Land of Pain's story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3306920/Cosmic_Fear/

Hey everyone! I wish you all an exciting 2025! To celebrate the New Year I want to share some more about my upcoming game. First, remember that Winter Sale is about to end soon, so don’t miss the chance to get the Cosmic Horror Bundle on sale! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ Here is another sneak peek of Cosmic Fear: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/e7708f235470a39c124eeb6589c5cfe0475d627c.jpg Get ready to embark on a journey through eerie forests, forsaken buildings, and subterranean tunnels, unearthing ancient secrets long buried. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/6d5434f20c3d0f19dc9eaf6d1a410c824455c88e.jpg For a great start to the new year, add COSMIC FEAR to your WISHLIST: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3306920/Cosmic_Fear/ Thank you all for your support and have an amazing 2025!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another devlog for my upcoming game, Cosmic Fear. I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates on the progress as I continue to bring this Lovecraftian horror adventure to life. I've been crafting new environments that will take you deeper into the unknown. The latest environments are inspired by some of the eeriest corners of the universe, blending Lovecraftian horror with breathtakingly beautiful yet haunting landscapes. I’m paying close attention to every detail, from the creepy soundscapes to the dynamic lighting effects, to ensure that each environment feels unique and contributes to the overall atmosphere of dread. Here's a sneak peek at what I’ve been working on: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/c7e2f639436fc6c16665871734d04471c7f1098a.jpg I’m excited for you to explore these new areas and uncover the secrets they hold. In addition to the world building, I’m also working on the save system: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/95a12baf238c0f385012891dbc0557980ffb4091.jpg Join me on Youtube! I’m often live on my Youtube channel where you can join me while I play games, as well as dive deep into game development discussions, share tips and tricks, and interact with you. It's a great way to stay connected, and I can't wait to see you there and chat with you all in real-time! Don't forget to grab the Cosmic Horror bundle on sale! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Exciting news, everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the Steam page for my new game, COSMIC FEAR, is now live! Make sure to WISHLIST the game and help grow our community by sharing this exciting news. COSMIC FEAR - WISHLIST NOW!

Plot:

Cosmic Fear is a disturbing Lovecraftian horror adventure where you find yourself investigating on strange phenomena that occur in a nearby forest. This time the episodes are weirder than usual and it looks like you're not the only one who's keeping an eye on them. As a solo developer, this is a massive project that I've been working on for years after my second title The Alien Cube. I've transitioned from CryEngine to Unreal Engine 5, using the latest technologies to deliver cutting-edge graphics, an immersive atmosphere, and a deep, engaging story. Cosmic Fear expands the narrative of The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube, introducing significant improvements and a broader, more immersive experience. The way the Lovecraftian theme was brought to life in my previous games was much appreciated, and with Cosmic Fear I'm confident this new adventure will captivate you even more. The dread and wonder of Lovecraft's universe will be more intense than ever. Each step you take will pull you further into the chilling depths of this cosmic horror experience. Help me reach more people! Every single share is crucial, and any help is greatly appreciated. I've also set up a newsletter on my website where you can sign up to receive the latest news and you’ll also have a chance to join the beta testing program. Thank you all for your amazing support! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/

Dear fellow cosmic horror enthusiasts, I’m thrilled to announce you that the Lovecraftian Days are here! During this otherworldly event I will stream a timelapse video about my upcoming game, with behind-the-scenes glimpses into the game's creation.

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE ON THE ALIEN CUBE' S STORE PAGE:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

Q&A

During the livestream I will be available to answer your questions and talk about the development. Feel free to talk with with me in the broadcast chat! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35841416/8af4cce7d7db31bc58478531e355ee58ef5b54e6.jpg

Unreal Engine 5

I am developing the game with Unreal Engine 5, that allows to reach next-gen graphics through cutting-edge features such as: - Lumen Global Illumination: dynamic lighting that adapts to your every move, creating stunningly realistic scenes. - Nanite Virtualized Geometry: a system which allows to obtain an incredible level of detail for every object in the game. Nanite to obtain an incredible level of detail without sacrificing performance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35841416/8b353054f57aa452ea9aed4ef4b9bb2902a83bf4.jpg

About my new game

This is going to be a cosmic-horror game focused on story and mystery, with realistic graphics and an immersive atmosphere. In this chilling adventure you will have to face the inevitability of fate while exploring disturbing places, finding clues and studying ancient mysteries. Like my previous games, The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube, the game is inspired by Lovecraftian literature.

🔮 Why Lovecraft?

H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror legacy continues to captivate and terrify. His influence echoes through the ages, inspiring authors, artists and game developers from all over the world. Lovecraft’s macabre imagination has been inspiring for my works too, in particular his ability to place emphasis on the terror of the unknowable and incomprehensible. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35841416/3fe9069448ed1c43d98492cf130e6b3462c36245.jpg

Stay Tuned

Follow our social media channels for updates, teasers and exclusive content. Last but not least, the Cosmic Horror Bundle will be on sale for the entire duration if the event! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/

Hey everyone! Today it’s The Land of Pain’s 6th anniversary and I’m celebrating with a huge discount and a sneak peek of my next game’s work in progress! I am using Unreal Engine 5 and its latest technologies that allow to build detailed environments and obtain realistic lighting. Vegetation has always been important in my projects and in my new game I am reaching new levels of realism that will make the player feel totally immersed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/e73ec81a11a8a82de64039432938c3385597ce1d.jpg This is going to be a horror adventure, so the beauty of nature will contrast the constant feeling of being watched and the increasing fear that the events trigger in the protagonist. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/eb1f99b6c6e3958d0f754784d61549e0cefb83bb.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ To be up-to-date, don’t forget to follow me on my socials and on my Steam Developer Page! Twitter Instagram Youtube

Hi everyone, The Land of Pain celebrates the Lovecraftian days with a discount and with a new language! Thanks to Gökhan Kocaman and Ahmet Emre Kapdan, Turkish players can now enjoy the game in their native language! Follow my Steam Developer Page and my socials: STEAM DEVELOPER PAGE TWITTER INSTAGRAM Thank you all for your amazing support ːsteamhappyː - Alessandro https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/

The Land of Pain is now fully supported on Steam Deck! ːsteamhappyː You can play this Lovecraftian horror adventure on Steam Deck together with its spiritual sequel The Alien Cube. To celebrate this event, both games are on sale, so don't miss the Cosmic Horror Bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ Stay tuned on my socials as big news on my next game are coming soon! TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE STEAM DEVELOPER PAGE

Italy is known worldwide for food, art, design, fashion and cars. Yet, Italy is also the home of many video games. Works of international scope, winners of numerous prizes and awards. The Alien Cube, The Land of Pain and many other videogames from Italian development studios, are joining a special promotion that will last until 18th December! Explore beautiful places and enjoy stunning landscapes while you try to survive from the cosmic horror that is haunting you! https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ Discover other amazing Italian videogames here at the event page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesinitaly

I'm happy to share with you this cool interview that I've done with Crytek and CRYENGINE guys! ːsteamhappyː I talk about The Land of Pain Enhanced, and my story as a solo developer. I also reveal about my next project, a first-person mysterious horror adventure with connections to The Land of Pain and The Alien Cube. There will be a university student with a passion for ancient mysteries, creepy places to explore and an old legend to unravel. Read the interview here: https://www.cryengine.com/news/view/land-of-pain-remaster-launches Stay tuned on my socials as I'll share some pics soon! TWITTER YOUTUBE STEAM DEVELOPER PAGE Happy Halloween! ;)

Thegether with The Alien Cube, The Land of Pain gets into the Halloween mood! From October 25th to November 1st, you will have the chance to find some Jack-o'-lanterns in different areas of the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/97721e15e99b7d4045718a518de5d45083e71c7e.jpg Explore and look for all the hidden pumpkins. How many of them will you find? Write in the comments! https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/0d718ad61badb340b44800f3a0a95b098619b577.jpg Hello everyone! A big update for The Land of Pain is now live! On September 13th The Land of Pain will celebrate its fifth anniversary and I decided to make some nice improvements! Here are some of the major changes: - Enhanced graphics with better rocks, fog and lights. - Some puzzles improvements. - Less backtracking. - Ultrawide support has been improved. - New secrets added. Also some minor bugs have been fixed. ** Please note that the previous savegames are not compatible with this version; but don’t worry, you can continue from your last checkpoint by using the previous version: - On Steam Library, right-click on the game - Select “Properties” and choose the 2021 version from the “beta” tab Now I’d like to share with you a comparison before and after the graphics improvement: BEFORE: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/bb71fe87b19384417b0e093d1482a3e9cc40e730.jpg AFTER: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/69feafdad01af0e362f23fdd09a84999c25683f4.jpg BEFORE: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/acb6dde4029a1f4367799a91bbbbf7d86b5d629e.jpg AFTER: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/41e1541174b8fa75a4db0d13757324b135f95fd2.jpg I improved the lights and adjusted the fog. I also implemented new rocks and natural elements to add realism to the game. And for those of you who love to explore, you’ll be rewarded by finding more hidden artifacts! Here’s a sneak peek of one of the secrets. Will you be able to find it? ;) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/452286f387025d07faa75b6fa528a285c079bc08.jpg Lastly, I want to thank you all for your amazing support! The Land of Pain was my very first game and your feedback has been really helpful throughout the years. Make sure to check also the spiritual sequel The Alien Cube while waiting for my next game, a first person mysterious horror game! I can’t reveal too much for the moment, but soon I’ll share some news on my socials. Stay tuned ;) TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE STEAM DEVELOPER PAGE

Hi everyone, The spookiest time of the year is almost here and The Land of Pain transforms with new Halloween-themed visuals! Find out the Halloween drawings hidden in the game and share them with the community! Will you be able to find them all? https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ The Land of Pain’s sequel is OUT NOW! Play The Alien Cube: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND THE LAND OF PAIN PROTAGONIST!

The Cosmic Horror Bundle is available now together with The Alien Cube, spiritual sequel to The Land of Pain! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23128/Cosmic_Horror_Bundle/ Make sure to complete the series with The Alien Cube to discover the story behind Edgar, The Land of Pain's protagonist! Explore horrifying places and survive the perils your will encounter in these Lovecraftian horror adventures! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/4d35485f0b054f26437be86be7f61d69bb16cb41.jpg

Hi Everyone! Tomorrow the spiritual sequel of The Land of Pain, The Alien Cube, will take part in the Steam Next Fest ːsteamhappyː

The Steam Fest will start on October 1st, 7:00 PM CEST, just a couple of weeks before the game release! During the event you can try the Demo and chat with me! There will be also a live event where I will show you some gameplay of the full game version! To celebrate here is the new RELEASE DATE TRAILER: Let's have fun together on October 1! ːsteamhappyː Alessandro

Hey there The Land of Pain fellows! I'm very happy to announce that on October 14th I will release the spiritual sequel to The Land of Pain: The Alien Cube!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35841416/5f554da9653c5d4007ca0e39eb8030f52ff4343b.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ Discover the background of The Land of Pain's protagonist, Edgar. Find out his past and explore his apartment, together with other mysterious locations! New trailer and gameplay will come soon, stay tuned and don't forget to wishlist! Thank you all for your support during the years! Alessandro

Hi everyone! I'm pleased to announce that The Alien Cube is launching in September! The Alien Cube is the spiritual sequel of The Land of Pain and you will investigate on your uncle Edgar, The Land of Pain's protagonist. More news on the release day are coming soon. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ Here is a new sneak peek: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/0755edfb0452794f802918f9625a7b1eafc9dd3f.gif Keep up to date on my socials: TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE STEAM DEVELOPER PAGE

Hi everyone! This year is coming to an end and I want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas time! I am really thankful for your enthusiasm and this year I decided to add a few upgrades in The Land of Pain. I have improved the AI to have a better enemy chasing experience. This allows to have more dynamic situations, where players can better hide themselves and avoid dangerous situations if they play carefully. I also wanted to include new languages to allow more people in the community to fully enjoy the game, so I have added Spanish and Russian translation. Finally the texts visualization in the game has been improved. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/7f7c3353929d267188bd76970a824a225238bffd.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27862879/1a32f78c1267a39ecd6710fa102f7b5f8b8ccc82.jpg If you haven’t played The Land of Pain yet, grab it now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ I want to thank you all for the support over the years, so a new article will be out soon on The Alien Cube’s Steam page with unseen screenshots and videos! In the meantime don’t forget to add it to your wishlist! ːsteamhappyː https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ Happy Holidays! ːsteamhappyː

Hi everyone, The spookiest time of the year is almost here and The Land of Pain transforms with new Halloween-themed visuals! Find out the Halloween drawings hidden in the game and share them with the community! Will you be able to find them all? https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ The Land of Pain’s sequel is coming this year! Try out The Alien Cube DEMO and wishlist the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to announce that Spanish-speaking players can finally enjoy The Land of Pain in their own language! A big thank to Gabriel Dìaz who helped me with the Spanish localization. https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ Don’t forget to join me at the Steam Game Festival Autumn Edition on Friday the 9th at 8pm CEST! I will be live to show you The Alien Cube’s demo and a lot of new features from the full game. You can chat with me so... ask me anything! ːsteamhappyː You can find more info and set a reminder here: https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/1099220/view/2870439853356509960 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

Hi everyone, I’m really happy to announce that The Land of Pain has been improved with a new AI and Russian localization! -Improved AI: Now the enemy AI is more advanced and the chasing experience has been improved. This will also allow to have more dynamic situations, where you can better hide yourself and avoid dangerous situations if you play carefully. IMPORTANT NOTE: to make the new AI system work, you need to start a new game. -Russian localization: There were many people in the Russian community who were waiting for this and now the game is available in Russian! -Texts improvement: The texts visualization in the game has been improved for a better reading experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Land of Pain’s sequel is coming this year! Try out The Alien Cube DEMO and wishlist the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm over the years! I hope you’re all safe and healthy and that you’re doing well during these days at home. - Alessandro

Hi everyone, I'm so happy to say that The Alien Cube DEMO is now available for everyone! Play it now and feel free to give me jour feedback! The demo contains the first part of the game, in the full game you will be able to explore many more insane enviroments and discover the true horror :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/ To celebrate this event The Land of Pain has now an amazing discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/

Hi everyone, I'm happy to announce that The Alien Cube DEMO will be available on Friday 20th December 2019! ːsteamhappyː Save the date and get ready to play the first part of the full game! Please feel free to share the game on your socials. Thank you all for allowing this to happen ːsteamhappyː https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

Days are getting colder and Steam Autumn sale is live! It’s the right time to uncover the dark secrets hidden in The Land of Pain’s woods: https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ The Alien Cube’s demo is approaching, so don’t forget to check out its Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/

Halloween Sale has started! Grab The Land of Pain 70% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/568930/The_Land_of_Pain/ Check also my upcoming game The Alien Cube: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099220/The_Alien_Cube/