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Halloween Game Gets Price Slashed In This Launch Day Discount
The new asymmetrical horror game Halloween, which features a 1v4 multiplayer experience similar to Dead by Daylight, has received a 20% launch discount. Players can purchase the game for PC via Steam for $32 / £28.60. The game allows players to either play as Michael Myers or as survivors trying to escape.
Long-Awaited PlayStation 5 Action Game Is Finally Out Today
IllFonic and Gun Interactive have released Halloween: The Game, an asymmetrical horror title inspired by John Carpenter's film, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features a 1v4 multiplayer mode where one player controls Michael Myers and four players are survivors, alongside a single-player story mode.
Halloween: The Game Review So Far
The asymmetrical horror game Halloween: The Game is currently more trick than treat. The review indicates a disappointing experience so far.
10 Tips You Should Know Before Playing Halloween: The Game
This guide provides 10 essential tips for players of Halloween: The Game, an asymmetrical horror title from IllFonic. It offers advice for both players controlling Michael Myers and those playing as survivors, emphasizing role-playing and strategic use of game mechanics like stalking and environmental interaction.
Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer
Halloween: The Game offers a unique take on the asymmetrical horror genre, distinguishing itself from titles like Dead by Daylight with its focus on protecting NPCs. IllFonic's latest title successfully captures the menacing atmosphere of the films, particularly when playing as Michael Myers, with mechanics that encourage stalking and environmental kills. Despite some initial bugs, the game provides an immersive and fun experience for both survivors and the killer.
Brink Of Death – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Brink Of Death is an upcoming asymmetrical horror game where up to four players can either play as survivors trying to destroy scarecrows to weaken a killer doctor, or as the killer doctor themselves. Fallen teammates can return as spirits to aid the living. The game is currently open for beta sign-ups.
Game Demos
Bound By A Curse is a two-player asymmetric horror game available on Steam for PC. In the game, one player navigates a perilous environment while the other provides guidance from a control room. A curse affects the player exploring the environment.
Let The Games Begin: SAW: Genesis Enters Closed Alpha Testing Ahead of Gamescom Showcase
SAW: Genesis has entered its Closed Alpha testing phase, allowing players an early look at the 3v1 asymmetrical horror game developed by Broken Mirror Games, Anshar Studios, and Bloober Team in collaboration with Lionsgate. The testing period, which began distributing keys on July 10, aims to gather feedback for balancing and technical improvements ahead of its Early Access launch and a showcase at Gamescom.
Saw: Genesis Is a 3v1 Horror Game Set a Century Before Jigsaw
Saw: Genesis is a new 3v1 asymmetrical horror game set a century before the events of the Saw films, developed by Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios and published by Bloober Team. It will feature one player as the Judge and three as the Accused, with procedurally generated mazes and unique mechanics for each role. The game is coming to PC in Early Access via Steam.
Evening Crowdfunding
Silent Lamb Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new asymmetrical horror game, Last Summer. The game features an 80s theme and is driven by player interactions. Last Summer is described as a fresh take on the asymmetrical horror genre.
The Nightmare Begins: Last Summer Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live
Silent Lamb Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its asymmetrical horror game, Last Summer, inspired by classic slasher films. The campaign aims to involve players in the development process and unlock exclusive rewards. A new gameplay trailer showcases the game's brutal hunter-and-prey mechanics and the terrifying premise of friends fighting for survival at Silent Lamb Camp.
10 years later, asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight sets a new concurrent player record on Steam, showing that the ongoing support is definitely working
Dead by Daylight, the 10-year-old asymmetrical horror game developed by Behaviour Interactive, has set a new concurrent player record on Steam with over 125,000 players. This surge in popularity is attributed to ongoing support, visual overhauls, and the recent addition of Jason Voorhees. The game is also available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-platform play enabled.
Dead by Daylight’s Newest Killer Jason Vorhees is Out Now
Behaviour Interactive has released Jason Voorhees as the newest killer, 'The Slasher,' in Dead by Daylight, featuring unique abilities like Omnipresent Evil and Jump Scare. The game will also receive future content including The Life Road DLC, the community-developed Chorus of Sin chapter, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and The Casting of Frank Stone.
Dead by Daylight Gets an Insane PS5 Graphics Upgrade for Its 10th Anniversary
Dead by Daylight is receiving a significant graphical overhaul in 2027 for its 10th anniversary, featuring completely recreated models, new animations, and dynamic weather effects. Behaviour Interactive also announced new content including collaborations with Scooby Doo and Terrifier, a new survivor Shane Wiigwaas, and the integration of The Casting of Frank Stone. The game will also see a new mall map and character skins inspired by Iron Maiden and Silent Hill.
A Dead by Daylight movie is in the works at Blumhouse
Blumhouse has announced a film adaptation of the popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. This marks Blumhouse's continued involvement in video game adaptations, following their success with Five Nights at Freddy's. The movie is expected to explore the game's lore and the origins of its original characters and the mysterious Entity.
Don’t Hold Your Breath For A Dead By Daylight Sequel
Behaviour Interactive has stated that a sequel to their popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is not currently in development. Instead, the company plans to continue investing in and expanding the existing game, with plans for new maps, gameplay overhauls, and game modes. They also expressed interest in creating other games within the Dead by Daylight universe that are not direct sequels.
Dead by Daylight will get a chapter based on The Casting of Frank Stone in 2027
Behaviour Interactive announced that Dead by Daylight will receive a new chapter in 2027 inspired by their narrative game, The Casting of Frank Stone. The Casting of Frank Stone, released in 2024, is set in the Dead by Daylight universe and follows filmmakers investigating a haunted steel mill.
Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have Missed
This article highlights several upcoming indie games that may have been overlooked amidst the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and other showcases. It features a diverse range of titles, including action, RPG, horror, and simulation genres, with brief descriptions and personal endorsements from the writers.
Evening Reading - June 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including updates on Among Us Story: On Guard, Alien: Isolation 2, Pokemon Pokopia, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Saw: Genesis. It also mentions Steam discontinuing physical gift cards, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's statement on restructuring, and new game announcements for Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Resident Evil Veronica. Additionally, it highlights Bradley the Badger being published by Focus Entertainment, Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima reuniting at Summer Game Fest, and Floyd Norman receiving an honorary Oscar.
Saw's the latest movie to get the asymmetrical horror game treatment and it's coming from Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team
Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced Saw: Genesis, an asymmetrical horror game set in the aftermath of World War 1. Players can either play as the Judge, a precursor to Jigsaw, or as one of three Accursed trying to escape his deadly labyrinth. The game will feature procedurally generated maps, unique challenges, and a year-long Steam early access period before its full release.
