Psychological Horror
2 storiesPsychological horror makes perception, memory and emotional instability the main sources of fear. Unreliable viewpoints, symbolic spaces, guilt, trauma, isolation and distorted sound can make players question both the world and the protagonist.
The category includes narrative adventures, survival-horror hybrids and experimental works in which interfaces or environments become part of the unease. Coverage examines storytelling, puzzle logic, accessibility, endings, performance and the handling of sensitive themes without treating every form of horror as mechanically identical.
The category includes narrative adventures, survival-horror hybrids and experimental works in which interfaces or environments become part of the unease. Coverage examines storytelling, puzzle logic, accessibility, endings, performance and the handling of sensitive themes without treating every form of horror as mechanically identical.
Nightmare Shift Sets Console Release Dates for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Indie psychological horror Nightmare Shift is heading to Xbox Series X|S on 30 July and PlayStation 5 on 13 August, following its earlier PC launch. The game features a branching narrative, multiple endings and a focus on atmospheric storytelling
Rehaunted Announced as Psychological Horror Detective Game for PC
Rehaunted has been officially revealed as a first-person psychological detective horror game in development for PC, with its debut trailer and early screenshots now available to view