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Cognitive Displacement
Cognitive Displacement is a simple game about a manager operating a research facility.

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Features
Single-player
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game is Bare bones, And it is nowhere near the completion I have in mind, I will keep working on it, and in the meanwhile Id like to recieve feedback from the Community to make it better for the players, This is the First Entry in the H-86 Franchise that will be made, and ı want to get it right.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 2-3 months if no Problems arise,”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The game is Rather Bare bones, With only one Minigame, I plan to expand the minigames in the game, be it pointless, or help you speed up research, Side stories MAY appear for certain characters, Maybe with dialouge and Some sort of reputation system with the present Division.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Its Barren, Nothing much to do than read Research files and play your Single tablet game, and walk around a bit, waiting for research to finish, Nights passing with Tower Defence”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, I plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will be in Contact with them via a Discord server and Steam, I value their opinions. Be it small bug fixes, Adding Fan made Minigames, to Maybe an overhaul of a system if the demand for it is enough.”
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Planned Release Date: Dec 8, 2025

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About This Game

Cognitive Displacement is a simple, small-scale management game where you take on the role of a junior manager running a remote research outpost. Oversee daily operations, keep your staff working smoothly, and guide the facility through its early development.

The game is currently in Very Early Access, built with community feedback in mind.
Your suggestions, ideas, and complaints help shape development in real time.

    Current Gameplay Loop
- Queue Research to Gain Resources
- Wait for it complete (More minigames coming soon)
- Oversee the Defence every night
- Allocate Resources to Strenghten Defences
- Survive Until day 30 (30 minutes per day)

    Key Features

  • Assign research projects and watch progress unfold over time.

  • Downtime matters: sit back and monitor progress, or jump into the small Tablet minigame to pass the shift.

  • Simple upgrades and trinkets unlocked by completed research.

  • Focused, minimalist gameplay that emphasizes pacing and decisions over micromanagement.

    📌 Important Notes Before You Buy

  • Saving is still under active development, Game may require restarting each launch

  • The game may require restarting between major updates

  • Features, mechanics, and visuals will continue to evolve based on community input

Cognitive Displacement is only a fraction of the planned final version — but it will grow, improve, and be refined continuously to the best of my abilities.

If you like small experimental management games and enjoy watching a project evolve, this early stage is for you!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon HD 7770 / Intel HD Graphics 530
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 560 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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