Survival Horror
49 storiesThe tag covers fixed-camera classics, modern over-the-shoulder releases, first-person interpretations and multiplayer variants while keeping their mechanical differences visible. Articles can examine enemy design, ammunition economy, difficulty, level structure, performance, remakes, preservation and whether each game sustains tension through systems rather than relying only on visual shock.
P.T. PC Port Hits Version 1.0.1 With Modern Graphics Features
LoreanXavier's fan-made P.T. PC Port has reached version 1.0.1 with native PC rendering, DLSS 4.5, frame generation, ray tracing mods and experimental VR support.
Resident Evil Requiem DLC May Return to Spencer Mansion
Resident Evil Requiem's next DLC is expected to expand Spencer's story and may revisit Spencer Mansion. CAPCOM has confirmed neither the location nor a release date.
The Sinking City 2 Patch 1.1.0 Reworks Combat and Brings Back the Demo
Frogwares has released update 1.1.0 for The Sinking City 2 with more than 150 fixes, HDR support, combat changes and trial versions that can carry saves into the full game.
Damned 2 adds The Fallen and solo play on October 19
Damned 2's Fallen Update is scheduled for Steam Early Access on October 19. It will add The Fallen, CPU-controlled Survivors, wooden barriers and a redesigned interface, though available search results do not independently confirm the patch.
Blood Covenant brings co-op horror cleaning to Steam
Blood Covenant sends up to four hazmat workers into an abandoned psychiatric hospital for a paid night shift. A solo demo is available now, while the co-op trial is headed to Steam and Next Fest.
Resident Evil 5 Remake Is at Least Five Years Away
Insider reporting says CAPCOM recently approved several Resident Evil projects, but none involve Resident Evil 5 or Resident Evil 6. Neither remake is expected within the next five years.
Alan Wake 3 May Be Remedy's Next Mystery Project
Remedy Entertainment may already be working on its next Alan Wake game. Kyle Rowley's reported role as co-director of an unannounced project gives the theory weight, but neither the studio nor Rowley has confirmed the game's identity.
SCP: Project Pneuma Demo Arrives on PC Tomorrow
Zatun will release the SCP: Project Pneuma demo on PC on October 1 2026. The playable preview enters a world of collapsed containment systems, deadly anomalies, environmental puzzles, and scarce resources.
ASYLUM Brings Psychological Horror to Consoles on October 30
Senscape's psychological horror adventure ASYLUM will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on October 30, following its 2025 PC debut.
13th Ball Launches Its Haunted Pool Bar Demo on Steam
Bumi Studio has released a free Steam demo for 13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift. Ellie must work through a haunted pool bar, protect her sanity and make choices that can lead to multiple endings.
Abyzou Rituals Makes Its Wishlist Part of the Horror
Ecuadorian solo developer Ignacio Bustamante has unveiled Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case for Steam and Epic Games Store. At its centre is an unfinished ritual that reaches into the way players discover the game.
Silent Hill: Townfall Finds Fear in Familiar Places
Silent Hill: Townfall brings atmospheric horror to PS5 and PC, with inventive level design and smart puzzles. Its familiar story and unreliable stealth keep cutting into the tension.
Resident Evil Veronica Could Move to Fall 2027
Resident Evil Veronica may have moved from an internal Q1 or Q2 2027 target to Fall 2027, according to Dusk Golem. CAPCOM has officially confirmed only a broad 2027 release year.
Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Brings the Outbreak to PC and Xbox
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital will release Miami Zero for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on 15 October. The free expansion moves the outbreak to Miami and adds a scenario built around escape.
Birds Watching brings psychological horror to Nintendo Switch this September
Studio Ortica and Dark Product have confirmed that Birds Watching will launch digitally for Nintendo Switch on 24 September 2026, introducing the unsettling psychological horror to a new portable audience for the first time
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 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
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
Resident Evil 4 Remake Leak Reveals Cut Village Connection and Merchant Death
A major leak has exposed over 600 unused voice lines from Resident Evil 4 Remake, including dialogue that would have linked the game to Resident Evil Village and allowed players to kill the Merchant
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
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
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Brings Engine Upgrade and New Content
GSC Game World has confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its substantial Update 2.0 on 20 August, introducing a new engine version, visual overhaul, additional weapons and gameplay features for all owners
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
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
Dead Stop - No Vacancy brings retro horror to Steam on 13 August 2026
Camel 101 has set 13 August 2026 for the Steam release of Dead Stop - No Vacancy, a standalone first-person horror game inspired by classic slasher films and environmental storytelling
Capcom Reveals Life-Sized Leon Kennedy Statue for Resident Evil 30th
Capcom has announced a life-sized Leon S. Kennedy statue for the Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Shibuya, with the event set to run from 30 October to 24 December 2026 and tickets already available
Silent Hill: Townfall Release Date and Gameplay Details Revealed
Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn, is set for release on PlayStation 5 and PC this September. The first-person horror entry introduces new mechanics and a Scottish setting, with fresh details now confirmed
Mimic Early Access Release Date Set for 27 October on PC
Ryan Laley Games has confirmed that Mimic, a social-deduction survival horror game, will enter Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store for Windows PC on 27 October 2026, with console versions planned for 2027
Capcom Reports 93% of Game Sales Are Now Digital in 2026
Capcom's latest financial report reveals that digital sales now account for over 93% of its game sales, raising new questions about the future of physical discs as the industry shifts towards digital-first distribution
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