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Top 10 Survival Tips
Master these essential tips to improve your survival chances in Cobb Can Move:
1. Read Before You Move
Always read the level text before your first action.
The game tells you exactly what Cobb can do. This information is free—use it. Scan for keywords: "SEE" means sight threat, "HEAR" means audio threat, "SMELL" means proximity threat.
2. Plan Your Route First
Know where you're going before you start moving.
Take 10 seconds to study the room layout. Identify:
- Your objective (switch, exit, furnace)
- Dark areas for hiding
- Safe paths between cover
- Escape routes if things go wrong
3. Darkness is Your Best Friend
When Cobb can see, stay in unlit areas.
Darkness blocks line of sight. Corners, shadows near walls, and alcoves provide safety. Never cross open spaces while lit if Cobb has sight enabled.
4. Move in Short Bursts
When Cobb can hear, minimize your movement noise.
Move 2-3 steps, then pause. Watch Cobb's position. Move again when it's safe. Rushing leads to missed audio cues and costly mistakes.
5. Keep Your Distance
When Cobb can smell, proximity is danger.
Give Cobb more space than your instincts suggest. If you're wondering "am I too close?"—you probably are. Widen your loops and maintain distance.
6. Stack Rules = Stack Attention
When multiple rules are active, check them all before moving.
Create a mental checklist:
- Can I be seen? → Stay in darkness
- Can I be heard? → Move carefully
- Can I be smelled? → Keep distance
All three rules active means all three actions must happen simultaneously.
7. Study Your Deaths
Every death points back to a specific mistake.
After dying, ask:
- Which rule killed me?
- Did I forget a rule was active?
- Did I rush when I should have waited?
Understanding why you died prevents the same death next time.
8. Patience Over Speed
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
Cobb Can Move rewards patience. Rushing gets you killed. Take your time, observe carefully, and move deliberately.
9. Watch Cobb's Patrol Patterns
Cobb follows predictable patterns.
Spend time observing before acting. Watch where Cobb patrols, how long they stay in one area, and when they turn. Use these patterns to time your movements.
10. Accept Failure as Learning
Deaths are not setbacks—they're education.
Each death costs you 30 seconds and teaches you something valuable. A failed run is not wasted time; it's data collection.
Cobb Can Move vs Cobb Can See
When sight is active:
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| In darkness | Safe to move carefully |
| Near light | Wait for Cobb to turn |
| Crossing lit area | Only when Cobb faces away |
| Cornered | Find shadow or accept death |
Cobb Can Move vs Cobb Can Hear
When hearing is active:
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Moving to objective | Short steps, long pauses |
| Near Cobb | Pause frequently |
| Crossing open area | Time with Cobb's distraction |
| Cornered | Wait for Cobb to move away |
Cobb Can Move vs Cobb Can Smell
When smell is active:
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Normal play | Widen your loops by 50% |
| Near Cobb | Keep moving, don't linger |
| Objective near Cobb | Time your approach carefully |
| Cornered | Find alternative route |
Stacked Rules: The Ultimate Test
When all rules are active simultaneously:
- Read the level text
- Identify all active rules (SEE, HEAR, SMELL)
- Plan a route that satisfies all rules
- Execute with maximum patience
- Accept that this level takes many attempts
Continue Exploring:
- Walkthrough - Level-by-level guides
- How to Play - Core mechanics
- Game Guide - Advanced strategies