Many players liked Cryostasis because of its scary atmosphere and strong story. The cold and damaged icebreaker ship made the game feel tense and lonely, which survival horror fans enjoyed a lot. Players also praised the “Mental Echo” feature, where they could relive past events to solve mysteries. Many felt this made the story more interesting and immersive.
However, some reviews said the combat and movement controls felt awkward and hard to use at times, which could break the flow of the game. Some players also thought the game was slow, especially when exploring the ship, and felt that a few puzzles were confusing without hints.