Horror
58 storiesThis tag gathers releases whose sound, spaces, enemies and rules are designed to unsettle the player. Reporting can consider pacing, accessibility, monster behaviour, multiplayer balance, visual direction, technical performance and how a game manages anticipation, surprise and vulnerability without automatically classifying every title as survival horror.
Tape 101 Turns Grief Into a Liminal Horror Game on Steam
Tape 101: Liminal Descent is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a launch discount. Players move through looping spaces and use an RC car to uncover a story shaped by grief.
Nightmare Circus Brings Physics-Driven Horror to Tokyo Game Show 2026
FairPlay Studios and Red Dunes Games are showing Nightmare Circus at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where visitors can try its physics-driven combat. A free Steam demo is also available ahead of the PC and console release.
Where Dolls Hang turns real dolls into 3D models inside the game
Steelkrill Studio says Where Dolls Hang will use real photographs and VHS films from Mexico's Isla de las Muñecas inside a fictional horror setting on Steam. Some photographed dolls and objects will later appear as 3D models in the game world.
Kojima Productions shifts Physint to Xbox as Bill Skarsgård joins cast
Hideo Kojima has confirmed Bill Skarsgård as the lead in Physint and shared new details on OD at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show, following PlayStation's withdrawal from Physint's publishing plans
Order 13 physical edition brings psychological horror to PlayStation 5
JanduSoft and Tesura Games have confirmed that Order 13 will launch as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 on 27 November, offering players a boxed version of the psychological warehouse thriller with pre-orders now open
Kingdom of Night sets November release for console apocalypse
Kingdom of Night will launch on Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 5 November 2026 bringing its 1980s-inspired action RPG blend of teen drama and cosmic horror to consoles after its PC debut
Hellraiser Revival release date set with Genesis Configuration gameplay focus
Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival is confirmed for release on 8 October for PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Saber Interactive showcasing its Genesis Configuration mechanic and a blend of survival horror and puzzle-driven gameplay
Backrooms Level X Deluxe Edition brings physical horror to PlayStation 5
Tesura Games and Firenut Games have announced the Backrooms Level X Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5, with a physical release set for 27 November and pre-orders now open at major retailers
Cronos Lazarus expansion brings frantic combat upgrades to survival horror
Bloober Team has detailed Cronos Lazarus an expansion for Cronos The New Dawn that introduces Teleportation and Decoy mechanics for a more action-driven survival horror experience across PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
Sonucido Dreams of the Gray God brings horror RPG tension to PC in 2027
Sonucido Dreams of the Gray God has been officially announced for PC with a 2027 release window. The horror RPG from Daniel da Silva and Luca Marie da Silva promises high-stakes dungeon crawling and unforgiving combat in a nightmare-fuelled setting
The Alighieri Circle Dantes Bloodline launches on PC PS5 and Xbox Series
The Alighieri Circle Dantes Bloodline is now available on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X with a launch discount and support for 11 languages. The game blends psychological horror with esoteric puzzles in a modern take on Dante
Mister Scary brings retro Halloween platforming to all major consoles
CALGAMES and Ratalaika Games have confirmed Mister Scary will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam on 2 October 2026, offering a Halloween-themed platformer with NES roots and a £5.99 price point
The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 launches with Chemical Leak event
Red Barrels has released The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, introducing the Chemical Leak limited-time event, new MK-Challenges, a fresh event catalogue and a round of gameplay improvements
Beyond the Dark Nightwatch sets October launch for Switch 2 co-op horror
Atlantis Studio has locked in 22 October 2026 for Beyond the Dark Nightwatch on Nintendo Switch 2. The co-op horror adventure promises asymmetric roles and a Friend's Pass system for shared play across Switch generations
Resident Evil film reimagines T-Virus with new mutations and behaviour
The upcoming Resident Evil movie will feature the Umbrella Corporation and a reworked T-Virus, with writer-director Zach Cregger confirming new behavioural changes and creature designs not present in the original games
Resident Evil film adaptation will track bullets and health like the games
Director Zach Cregger has confirmed that his Resident Evil film will let viewers track the protagonist's bullets and health in real time, echoing the franchise's signature survival mechanics and raising the stakes for every encounter
Halloween The Game removes controversial minigame after viral clip
IllFonic has removed a sex-themed minigame from Halloween The Game following a viral gameplay video and mounting criticism. The developer confirmed the change in a statement and addressed the oversight ahead of the game's full release
Voidwood Reveals How Speaking Out Loud Can Doom Your Entire Team
Santa Barbara Games has released new Voidwood gameplay footage for PC, showing how player communication can be both a lifeline and a fatal mistake in its upcoming survival horror. The footage highlights the dangers of being heard in a forest that hunts by sound
Halloween The Game launches with major technical issues on PlayStation
Halloween The Game has arrived on PlayStation but early play reveals severe bugs, broken animations and erratic AI. Illfonic's adaptation of the classic horror film faces criticism for its lack of polish and technical instability at launch
DEPERSON secures Gamescom nomination and heads to The MIX Fall Showcase
DEPERSON, the psychological horror game from Error Thing and PARCO GAMES, arrives at The MIX Fall Showcase in Seattle after earning a Best Visuals nomination at Gamescom Awards 2026 and recognition for its distinctive art direction
Dream Cage launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox with microphone-driven horror
Dream Cage, developed by Hitori De Productions and published by JanduSoft, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms. This psychological horror game uses your microphone to shape each night's nightmare, drawing on real sleep paralysis stories
Nighthawks Sets Autumn 2026 Release for PC and Mac Vampire RPG
Wadjet Eye Games has confirmed Nighthawks, the narrative-driven vampire RPG from Richard Cobbett, will launch on PC and Mac in autumn 2026, with a press demo and new trailer now available for preview
REANIMAL Receives Royal Swedish Design Award for Narrative Innovation
Tarsier Studios' co-op horror game REANIMAL has been awarded the Utmärkt Svensk Form by Prince Carl Philip, recognising its environmental storytelling and interactive design across multiple platforms
BUZZ or DIE Announced for PC as Kodansha Backs Violent Visual Novel
Kodansha Game Creators' Lab will publish BUZZ or DIE, a sci-fi visual novel set in a deadly game show, on PC via Steam in 2026. The game challenges players to expose rivals' secrets for survival, with English, Japanese and Chinese support
4 Penny Coffins Revealed as Social Deduction Thriller Set in 1888 London
Other Ocean Interactive has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social investigation game set in 19th-century Whitechapel, blending detective work with horror elements and supporting both multiplayer and solo play
Militsioner Announced for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass in 2027
Militsioner, a first-person city exploration game with a surreal twist, has been officially revealed for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, with a 2027 release window confirmed during the Xbox @ Gamescom Showcase
Konami Targets Annual Silent Hill Releases as New Projects Multiply
Konami has revealed plans to release a new Silent Hill game every year, with multiple unannounced projects already in development. The publisher aims to keep the horror franchise fresh by exploring new settings and gameplay directions
Sweetheart Horror Breakup Simulator Announced for PC and Consoles in 2027
Genie Boy Games has revealed Sweetheart, a first-person horror breakup simulator, during Future Games Show Live. The narrative-driven title is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch next year
Cutout Announced by 906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games at gamescom 2026
906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games have revealed Cutout, a side-scrolling action-horror adventure set in a handcrafted fairy tale world, during the Find Your Next Game showcase at gamescom 2026, with a demo available for attendees and a 2027 release planned
4 Penny Coffins Playable at gamescom 2026 with Magistrate Mode Demo
Other Ocean Interactive has confirmed that 4 Penny Coffins will be playable at gamescom 2026, offering attendees a first look at its single-player Magistrate Mode and opportunities for community engagement
Hideo Kojima Reflects on 63rd Birthday and Future Game Development Plans
Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has marked his 63rd birthday by discussing his ongoing ambitions, the passage of time, and his commitment to game development as Kojima Productions celebrates its 10th anniversary
GamingUp Showcase 2026 Unveils Over 35 DACH Region Games
The inaugural GamingUp Showcase highlighted more than 35 upcoming and recent games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering new trailers, gameplay reveals and developer insights across a wide range of genres
The Sinking City 2 Channels Resident Evil With Lovecraftian Survival Horror
Frogwares' The Sinking City 2 draws clear inspiration from Resident Evil, blending classic survival horror mechanics with a detailed 1920s New England setting and Cthulhu mythos influences
Concrete Burial Release Date Set for 17 September on Steam
Concrete Burial, a first-person horror game from Games From The Abyss and DreadXP, launches 17 September on Steam, challenging players to retrieve four artefacts and confront a mysterious entity in a brutalist crypt
Silver Pines Channels '90s Survival Horror With Modern Indie Style
Wych Elm Games has revealed Silver Pines, a pixel-art survival horror adventure inspired by classics like Silent Hill and Alan Wake, with a demo highlighting its atmospheric visuals, resource scarcity and Lynchian narrative influences
T.W.I.R.L. launches on PC, Mac and Linux with console versions planned
Genie Boy Games has released its debut psychological horror T.W.I.R.L. on PC, Mac and Linux via Steam, with console editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch scheduled for later in 2026
Last Pirates: Die Together Sets Sail on Steam with Co-op Extraction Horror
Last Pirates: Die Together, a new co-op extraction horror comedy from RetroStyle Games and Judatone Studios, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and full online multiplayer support
FEED IT Launches on Steam, Bringing PSX-Style Horror to PC
FEED IT, a first-person psychological horror game from Games On A Chair and Pretty Soon, is now available on Steam. Players must survive alongside a relentless monster in a tense, replayable experience inspired by genre classics
House 2 Release Date Set for 28 August on Steam
Bark Bark Games and Glowstick Entertainment have confirmed House 2 will launch on Steam this August, with console and mobile versions following in September. The sequel introduces a new art style and expanded gameplay features
Halloween: The Game Secures Digital Release for New Zealand Players
IllFonic has reversed its earlier decision, confirming that Halloween: The Game will now launch digitally in New Zealand following updated guidance from the local classification board
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