Info about SCP – Containment Breach:

Official game description:
SCP - Containment Breach is a free survival horror game written in Blitz3D. The events of the game take place in a containment site of The SCP Foundation, a secret organization dedicated to containing and researching anomalous artifacts and entities that threaten the normality of the world. You're thrown into the boots of a Class D test subject, one of the Foundation's disposable human guinea pigs.
Not long after receiving your first assignment, the facility undergoes a massive containment breach, leaving you alone in the darkness with the escaped entities roaming around the facility.
Your goal is to make it out alive. You can also search the facility for documents and other clues to figure out what led to the breach, and even attempt to do your part in fixing the situation.
The main antagonist of the game is SCP-173, an animate concrete sculpture that kills all living things on sight, moving toward its victims at a speed of several feet in one blink of an eye and snapping their necks with irresistible strength and lethal precision. Fortunately, SCP-173 has one key weakness: it is frozen in place as long as someone is looking at it.
To make things more interesting, SCP - Containment Breach has a blinking mechanic that forces the character to blink regularly (which often has fatal consequences in the vicinity of SCP-173).
One of the key elements of the game is the procedurally generated map - no playthrough is the same, and you can never know for sure what is going to happen next. There are plenty of obstacles to make the way out of the facility less pleasant. Decontamination gas that makes you blink faster, locked doors that require a key card with a sufficient security clearance or a specific access code to open, timer switch controlled doors, and of course, several escaped SCPs.
Escape the SCP Foundation as a Class D in this free survival horror. Outrun SCP-173—a killer statue that strikes when you blink. Every run is unpredictable. Survive or die trying.
Made with ❤️ by a group of dedicated fans, this release is filled to the brim with community-created fixes, quality of life improvements and extensive Steam integration. Support for DirectX 9 allows the game to run smoothly on modern systems and screen resolutions, while the dedicated modding & workshop support makes it easier than ever to create, share and play community-created modifications. To this end, the fan-favorite open-source Containment Breach Room Editor Extended (CBRE-EX) is bundled, making room creation an enjoyable experience! This is the definite way to enjoy this horror classic!

Release date: Feb 20, 2026

Categories: Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Procedural Generation, Exploration, Stealth Gameplay, Atmospheric Horror, Found Footage Style, Nonlinear Progression

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 15; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally runs well on Linux/Proton with some users reporting graphical distortions and potential Wayland issues. However, many users have had a smooth experience with no issues, indicating good overall compatibility.
- Steam Deck: score 30; verdict: Good with Minor Issues; summary: The game generally runs well on the Steam Deck with reports of stable performance and no memory access violations. However, there are requests for controller support to improve playability. Proton compatibility is mixed, with some users experiencing graphical distortions while others report no issues.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game performs well across most hardware configurations, with significant improvements in optimization and stability. Even lower-end systems report satisfactory performance and fewer crashes.
  - Sample size: 55 (7% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 37 reports): Players report good performance and optimization, with fewer crashes and high frame rates even on lower-end systems.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 5 reports): Players are satisfied with the game's performance and stability, noting massive improvements and fewer memory access violations.
  - Caveats: 55 of 770 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 4.0h
  - Story completion: 2.0h
  - Session length: 8.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote suggests that a typical game completion time for new players is around 4 hours. The second quote indicates that a player spent nearly 15 hours to achieve two different endings, suggesting a longer playtime for more comprehensive completion. The third quote mentions a specific play session that took 8 hours, which can be considered an extended session length. The fourth quote translates to 'It took me two hours to complete the game,' indicating a story completion time.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a challenging start but becomes more enjoyable as players progress and learn the basics. Customization and playing with friends enhance the experience.
  - Stance: Fun after learning curve
  - Anchor: Progressing through the early game and learning the basics
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Challenging early game
  - Unlock drivers: Progressing through the game; Finding helpful items
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Using Steam Workshop for customization
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and emotional connection to the SCP franchise.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game for its nostalgic value and often compares it to past versions and experiences.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: SCP fan; horror enjoyer
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer; SCP: Directors Cut; Ultimate Edition
  - Newcomer Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Exploring the game for the first time and experiencing its unique horror elements.
    - Playstyle: Approaches the game with fresh eyes, often seeking guidance and recommendations.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: new player; first-time player
    - Reference games: Undertale
  - Adrenaline Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking intense and challenging horror experiences.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game for its difficulty and the thrill it provides, often playing on higher difficulty settings.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: horror game enthusiast; thrill-seeker
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Performance and stability improvements (weight 0.8): The game has seen significant performance upgrades, including better load times, smoother framerate, and fewer crashes. These improvements enhance compatibility with newer systems and provide a more optimized gaming experience.
- Steam Workshop and mod support (weight 0.62): The game supports Steam Workshop and modding, making it easy to use and enhance with mods. This integration allows for a more customizable and enriched gaming experience.
- Highly praised horror experience (weight 0.61): Players consistently praise the game as one of the best horror experiences, highlighting its scary atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay. It is often cited as a favorite among horror game fans.
- Excellent sound design (weight 0.16): The game features expert use of music and sound design, contributing to its immersive atmosphere. Players highlight the ambience and sound effects as standout features.
- High replayability (weight 0.16): The game offers a great amount of replayability, making it highly engaging for players. This feature adds to the game's longevity and enjoyment.
- SCP theme and visibility (weight 0.15): Players express their love for the SCP theme and appreciate the better visibility of SCPs in the game. This aspect is highlighted as a significant positive.

Common complaints:
- Visual and NPC bugs (weight 0.31): Players report various visual bugs, including issues with inventory icons and NPCs. These bugs range from minor to significant, affecting gameplay.
- Game difficulty and complexity (weight 0.16): The game is noted for being very difficult and complicated to learn. Some players also find it scary, which adds to the challenge.
- Keter mode frustration (weight 0.16): Keter mode is considered unfair and frustrating by many players, adding to the game's difficulty.
- Memory access violation errors (weight 0.13): Players encounter memory access violation errors, which can cause the game to crash. Some of these pop-ups are fake, adding to the confusion.
- Navigation difficulties (weight 0.13): Players often struggle with navigation, frequently getting lost and not knowing where to go, which can be frustrating.
- Annoying SCPs (weight 0.13): Certain SCPs, particularly SCP-966, SCP-049, and SCP-969, are found annoying by players due to their behavior and interactions.
- Aging graphics (weight 0.12): The game's graphics are showing their age, which detracts from the overall experience for some players.
- Buggy port and general bugs (weight 0.1): The game is described as having a buggy port with numerous bugs affecting gameplay.
- SCP spawning issues (weight 0.09): There are issues with SCPs spawning incorrectly, such as appearing inside walls, which disrupts gameplay.
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.09): The game can become repetitive, especially without mods, which reduces its long-term appeal.
- Getting stuck in the game (weight 0.09): Players report getting stuck in the game with no way to escape, which can be very frustrating.
- Confusing and infuriating mechanics (weight 0.09): Players find certain aspects of the game incredibly infuriating and very confusing, leading to frustration.
- Map generation issues (weight 0.09): There are problems with map generation and collision, which can affect gameplay negatively.
- SCP-173 behavior issues (weight 0.09): SCP-173 is reported to sometimes break and choke more often than expected, affecting gameplay.
- Lack of new content (weight 0.09): There is no real new content in recent updates, which disappoints players looking for fresh experiences.
- Copyright-related content removal (weight 0.08): Some images and textures have been removed or replaced due to copyright issues, affecting the game's content.
- Elevator bugs (weight 0.08): Players encounter bugs with elevators, describing them as jank and problematic.
- SCP functionality issues (weight 0.08): Some SCPs are not working properly, leading to player dissatisfaction.
- Achievement bugs (weight 0.08): Certain achievements, such as 'Rapid Eye Movement,' are bugged and do not trigger as expected.
- No Japanese language support (weight 0.08): The game lacks Japanese language support, which is a drawback for Japanese-speaking players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Survival horror with psychological elements (weight 0.29): The game incorporates survival horror mechanics and psychological horror elements to create a tense and frightening atmosphere.
- SCP spawns and encounters (weight 0.27): Players will encounter various SCPs, including specific mentions of bugs related to SCP spawns, such as issues with SCP 049.
- Unique SCP behaviors (weight 0.22): SCP entities in the game have unique behaviors, making encounters unpredictable and challenging.
- Keter difficulty mode (weight 0.19): The game offers multiple difficulty levels, including a challenging Keter mode that increases the game's difficulty.
- SCP documents for insights (weight 0.17): Players need to read SCP documents to gain insights and codes, which are crucial for understanding the game's lore and progressing through the game.
- Procedurally generated maps (weight 0.17): The game features randomly generated layouts and procedural map generation, adding variety to each playthrough.
- Dark and chaotic atmosphere (weight 0.16): The game has a dark and foreboding atmosphere, with chaotic scenarios adding to the tension and unpredictability.
- Containment procedures and breaches (weight 0.13): The game features special containment procedures and scenarios where players must deal with containment breaches involving SCPs.
- Protagonist and lore discovery (weight 0.09): The protagonist is a Class D personnel, and the game's lore is gradually revealed through documents, cutscenes, and SCP objects.
- Trial and error gameplay (weight 0.09): The game encourages a trial and error approach, where players learn through repeated attempts and experimentation.

Performance notes:
- Improved performance and optimization (weight 0.62): The game has seen significant performance upgrades, including faster load times, increased stability, and higher framerates. Players report smoother gameplay and better optimization overall.
- Bug fixes and stability (weight 0.38): Many bugs and performance issues have been fixed, leading to a more stable gaming experience. Players note fewer crashes and visual bugs, contributing to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Support for modern hardware and resolutions (weight 0.26): The game supports modern hardware and higher resolutions, including 4K. This ensures that players with up-to-date systems can enjoy the game with enhanced visuals.
- Compatibility with low-spec hardware (weight 0.16): The game can now run on low-spec hardware, including weak computers and low-spec laptops. This makes it accessible to a wider range of players.
- Compatibility with Linux and Steam Deck (weight 0.16): The game runs well on Linux and Steam Deck, with reports of smooth performance and compatibility through Proton. This expands the game's accessibility to Linux users.
- Graphical glitches and distortions (weight 0.11): There are reports of graphical glitches and distortions, particularly on Linux. These issues can detract from the visual experience of the game.
- Audio issues (weight 0.05): Some players have experienced audio crackling, which can affect the overall gaming experience.
- Synchronization issues (weight 0.05): There are reports of synchronization issues, which can impact gameplay negatively.
- Specific room crash (weight 0.05): The game crashes every time near the 966 room, which is a specific issue affecting gameplay.
- Pause menu bug (weight 0.04): There is a bug with the pause menu, which can be a minor inconvenience for players.
- Alt-tabbing issues (weight 0.04): Some players have reported issues with alt-tabbing, which can be a minor inconvenience.
- Loading saves results in black screen (weight 0.04): There is an issue where loading saves results in a black screen, which can disrupt gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.2): Many players strongly recommend trying the game, especially for those who haven't played it yet. It is frequently described as a must-play experience.
- Future updates and releases (weight 0.15): Players express hope for future content, such as console releases, workshop content, and new versions like SCP: Containment Breach Reborn and SCP: Containment Breach 2.
- Play with friends (weight 0.13): The game is often recommended to be played with friends, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment.
- Good for new players (weight 0.13): The game is suggested as a great experience for new players, with guides available to help them get started.
- Free to play (weight 0.13): Several reviews highlight that the game is free, making it an accessible option for many players.
- Vanilla style gameplay (weight 0.09): Recommended for those looking to play SCP: CB while keeping the vanilla style, offering a classic experience.
- Try different versions (weight 0.08): Some reviews recommend trying specific versions like SCP: Directors Cut, Ultimate Edition, or the original 1.3.11 with mods for an expanded experience.
- Use wiki for help (weight 0.08): New players are advised to use a wiki for help and to read through documents carefully to understand the game better.
- Recommended for SCP fans (weight 0.05): The game is highly recommended for fans of the SCP universe, offering a rich and engaging experience.
- Explore the lore (weight 0.05): Players recommend exploring the lore and reading through any available documents to enhance the gaming experience.
- Target audience (weight 0.05): The game is suitable for teens and adults, making it a versatile option for a wide range of players.
- Best release of 2026 (weight 0.05): Some reviews highlight the game as the best release of 2026, indicating its high quality and impact.

Other player notes:
- Early access keys (weight 0.08): Some players received early keys to access the game, including beta keys.
- Game completion time (weight 0.05): Players reported achieving 100% completion of the game in approximately 24 hours.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.16): Players are thrilled about the game's release on Steam, which brings improved performance, mod support, and workshop capabilities. The game's chaotic scenarios, high replayability, and the ability to create and share custom content have also generated significant excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Players experience frustration due to various bugs, game mechanics, and difficulty issues. Specific SCPs, such as SCP-173 and SCP-049, are mentioned as particularly annoying or difficult to deal with. Additionally, issues like memory access violations, disappearing items, and unclear game mechanics contribute to the frustration.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.13): Many players feel nostalgic as they recall playing the game during their childhood or school days. The game's release on Steam has brought back memories of watching YouTubers play it and the overall ambiance of the classic indie horror game.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Players are satisfied with the game's improvements, optimizations, and smooth performance on modern systems. The addition of workshop support, better modding capabilities, and overall stability have contributed to a positive experience.
- Fear (weight 0.06): The game's horror elements, including SCPs like SCP-939 and SCP-106, create a genuinely scary experience. Players mention the tension, psychological horror, and scary gameplay as reasons for their fear.
- Love (weight 0.05): Players express love for the game due to its nostalgic value, aesthetic, and horror music. The game's longevity, the team's efforts in modernizing it, and the overall SCP theme contribute to this emotion.
- Gratitude (weight 0.05): Players are grateful for the game's revival, the community's efforts in preserving it, and the developers' work in bringing it to Steam. The improvements and support have been well-received.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Some players feel disappointed due to the lack of new content, localization issues, and the game not matching previous editions. The absence of certain SCPs and unexpected content have also led to this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy the gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The game's entertainment value, graphics, and the thrill of evading SCPs contribute to a positive experience.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's contribution to the SCP community, the developers' receptiveness to feedback, and the unique approach to integrating lore and gameplay. The community efforts and improvements are also highly valued.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy from repeated playthroughs, positive experiences with the game, and its smooth performance. The ability to beat the game and still enjoy it contributes to this emotion.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Players are happy about the game's official release on Steam, seeing the original modernized, and recalling fond memories of late-night gaming sessions.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's craftsmanship, depth, and status as a unique historical artifact. The game's design and history are highly regarded.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's stable and moddable Steam version, preservation project, and overall positive experience. The game's features and positive sentiment contribute to this emotion.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's high FPS performance, its ability to scare despite its age, and the improvements and fixes made.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for more updates and potential fixes in the future, showing optimism for the game's continued development.
- Respect (weight 0.01): Players respect the developers and the game's status as an ancestor of many indie horror games.}