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New FuRyu Game Anomalith Involves Otherworlds Anomalies
FuRyu has announced Anomalith, an action horror game featuring exploration of 'Otherworlds' and combat against anomalies. The game is set to release on October 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will feature a customizable protagonist, weapon upgrades, and a Demi-Humanization System for character enhancement.
FuRyu announces action horror game ANOMALITH
FuRyu has announced ANOMALITH, a new action horror game set to release on October 29th for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. The game features third-person gunplay, survival horror elements, and a unique "Demi-Humanization System" for character abilities. ANOMALITH boasts a creative team including scenario lead Romeo Tanaka, character designer MON, and composer Yuka Kitamura, known for her work on FromSoftware titles.
Suda51 and Swery’s Hotel Barcelona coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hotel Barcelona, the action horror roguelite from Suda51 and Swery, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will include the base content, the 'Under New Management' overhaul, and the 'Late Check-Out' DLC, featuring new environments, bosses, and enemies. The title will launch with online co-op for 1-3 players and 4-player invasion modes.
Hotel Barcelona DLC ‘Late Check-Out’ launches May 21 for PS5 and Xbox Series; Switch 2 and Switch versions announced
The downloadable content 'Late Check-Out' for the 2.5D roguelite action horror game Hotel Barcelona is launching on May 21 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Versions for Nintendo Switch and an unannounced Switch 2 console have also been announced.
Can You Survive Seven Nights In Middle Evil: The Priest?
Middle Evil: The Priest is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by diedemor studio and published by Ratalaika Games, this action horror title challenges players to survive seven nights against supernatural forces in a remote medieval village.
NIGHTMARE OPERATOR playable at BitSummit PUNCH
A new demo of the action horror third-person shooter NIGHTMARE OPERATOR, featuring the "Nakano" stage, was playable at BitSummit PUNCH. This allows attendees to experience a portion of the game's gameplay.
Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game Update Seemingly Imminent
Capcom is preparing to release a new single-player mini game for Resident Evil Requiem, which focuses on combat scenarios from the main game. This update requires players to have completed the story campaign and is expected to launch around early May, coinciding with Japan's Golden Week holiday. A separate story-focused expansion is also in full production.
UNRETURNING – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
UNRETURNING is an upcoming adventure horror game with dark fantasy elements, featuring pixel art graphics inspired by Undertale and Oneshot. Players will explore the abyss to uncover forgotten legends in a journey filled with horror, puzzles, and comedy, with sign-ups now open for its beta playtest.
Resident Evil Requiem has sold 7 million copies in 2 months—a milestone that took the RE4 remake a year
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over 7 million copies in under two months, making it the fastest-selling game in the series to date. This performance surpasses the Resident Evil 4 remake, which took a year to reach a similar sales figure. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella noted that Requiem now ranks among the top 5 best-selling Resident Evil games in all-time US dollar sales.
ALIEN: ROGUE INCURSION - PART ONE: EVOLVED EDITION Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 Today
Survios has released Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, with a PlayStation 4 version coming soon. This action-horror shooter, previously available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and VR platforms, now features optimized mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game places players as Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks in a story set between the Alien and Aliens films, battling Xenomorphs on the planet Purdan.
Alien: Rogue Incursion gets surprise release on Nintendo Switch 2
Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition has been released for the Nintendo Switch 2. The action-horror game places players in the role of Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks, investigating a distress call on the planet Purdan and uncovering a Xenomorph-infested blacksite. The game features Joy-Con mouse control integration and aims to capture the visceral horror of the Alien franchise.
MOULD – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
MOULD is an adventure horror game set in an alternate Soviet Union where a parasitic organism has corrupted the environment and its inhabitants. Players explore crumbling industrial regions, fighting infected creatures and managing an alarm system that increases enemy difficulty. The game features melee weapons, experimental firearms, and chemical tools, encouraging aggressive combat and rewarding exploration of branching paths for clues about the disaster.
From Horror to RPGs: 10 Games Worth Playing This Month – Top Games April 2026
April 2026 offers a curated selection of games, balancing a few larger titles with smaller, momentum-building releases. This month's list includes diverse genres such as anime-styled action, narrative survival visual novels, hybrid RPGs, adventure horror, life simulations, sci-fi roguelites, cyberpunk platformers, retro shooters, and classic survival horror.
Clive Barker’s Hellriser: Revival rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has rated Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival for the Nintendo Switch 2, assigning it a Mature 17+ rating. The action-horror game is planned for release this year and features intense violence, gore, nudity, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.
Rebellion revealed first-person action horror Alien Deathstorm
Rebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a first-person action horror game set for release in 2027. Players will take on the role of a Combat Engineer investigating a silent off-world colony amidst a deadly 'Deathstorm' and unknown alien threats. The game draws inspiration from the Alien franchise, with Rebellion having previously developed Aliens vs Predator.
Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish brings the action horror franchise back in summer 2027
Nacon and Teyon, the developer behind RoboCop: Rogue City, are bringing the Hunter: The Reckoning franchise back with Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish. This new installment is set to launch in summer 2027 as a first-person shooter.
Alien Deathstorm Announced as Rebellion’s New Action Horror Game, Launching in 2027
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person action horror game set for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game will be available on Game Pass from day one. Players will take on the role of a Combat Engineer investigating a remote colony devastated by a catastrophic storm and alien creatures.
PS5 FPS Alien Deathstorm Is Not to Be Confused with Ridley Scott Movie, Despite Its Dev
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person shooter set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Despite the name and the developer's history with the Alien vs Predator franchise, the game is not related to Ridley Scott's movie series. It is described as a white-knuckle action horror game focused on survival against alien threats on a remote colony.
Alien Deathstorm is the very real title of the new 'action horror game' coming from Atomfall developer…
Rebellion has unveiled Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person sci-fi action horror game shown during the Xbox Partner Preview. The game features a lone combat engineer investigating an off-world colony ravaged by aliens and a persistent 'deathstorm' environmental threat. Inspired by 1980s sci-fi aesthetics, it blends survival elements with shooter gameplay and is slated for release on Xbox platforms, with a Steam listing already available.
Rebellion reveals sci-fi action horror game Alien Deathstorm
Rebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a new sci-fi action horror game set for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will take on the role of a Combat Engineer investigating a lost off-world colony, facing hostile alien creatures and environmental hazards. This title marks another step in Rebellion's efforts to diversify its portfolio beyond the Sniper Elite series.