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Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

A Point-and-click game by Phoenix Online Studios, released in 2013

72/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMac

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun. Jump into Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, the exciting four-part series that brings Erica face to face with the deranged demons of her past. A serial killer is loose in Boston -- one who seems to be leaving deliberate clues that only Erica, with her unique post-cognitive abilities, can uncover. Is she finally on her way to solving Scott’s murder? Or, blinded by vengeance, is she falling into a trap that could cost Erica her life? And how does this new killer know her secret? Developed by Phoenix Online Studios (makers of the King’s Quest spin-off The Silver Lining), with contributions from veteran game designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter) and comic book artist Romano Molenaar (Batman, X-Men, The Darkness), Cognition is a thrilling adventure that grips you and won’t let go.

Single player

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Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Download Size

The official download size for Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller is 7 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.42 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

7GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.42USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

9 mins

Is Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
1Players Online

There are currently 1 people playing Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\CognitionAnEricaReedThriller\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/CognitionAnEricaReedThriller/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/CognitionAnEricaReedThriller/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.

Is Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 6 user configs ↗

Can I Run Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a ATI or NVidia with 1 GB RAM** or equivalent GPU. Plan for 7 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSXP/Vista/7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.0 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUATI or NVidia with 512 MB RAM**
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSXP/Vista/7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.0 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUATI or NVidia with 1 GB RAM**
  • 💾
    Storage7 GB available space
Download Size
7 GBSmall

Is Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

72
Rated 72 out of 100
Mixed Reviews0 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

opinion on Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller is divided. While it offers some unique point-and-click mechanics, the score of 72 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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