Cosmic Horror
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Kingdom of Night shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Dangen Entertainment has announced that Kingdom of Night will be released on November 5, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The 80s-inspired isometric action RPG features a blend of coming-of-age drama and cosmic horror, with players choosing from five distinct classes to battle demons and rescue friends.
Kirby And The World Beyond Announced, Fully Leans Into Kirby As Elder God
Nintendo revealed Kirby and the World Beyond during its latest Direct showcase. The new 3D platformer appears to feature an open-world design with Kirby gaining cosmic-powered abilities, including a sword that can cut through the game's world to reveal new areas. The game is set to launch next spring.
Eldread Horrors of a Dark Moon – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Eldread Horrors of a Dark Moon, a cosmic horror roguelite inspired by World of Horror, is now open for beta sign-ups. Players manage oxygen levels on a lunar colony, scavenging resources and battling mutants while balancing power and sanity. The game features a mutagen called Corruption and a conversation system for interacting with allies.
Alkimya: House of Wisdom is a New First-Person Survival Horror With Alchemy and Unkillable Threats
Alkimya: House of Wisdom is a new first-person survival horror game developed by Iksyr for PlayStation 5 and PC. Players control an alchemist named Yusuf in 1258 Baghdad, tasked with finding a cure for his daughter while evading unkillable soldiers and solving puzzles within the House of Wisdom. The game features alchemy-based mechanics for defense and environmental interaction, with Unreal Engine 5 powering its development.
Cosmic horror and sea bird waddling sim Penguin Colony gave me a genAI fright in its release date trailer, but thankfully there's no actual cause for concern
Penguin Colony, a cosmic horror and penguin simulation game from Origame Digital, has announced an October 8th release date. The game, which features RTX and DLSS, uses a tongue-in-cheek trailer to highlight buzzwords like 'genAI' while showcasing its unique blend of Antarctic exploration and Lovecraftian themes. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Waste The Fallen – Alpha Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Waste The Fallen, a cosmic horror extraction shooter, is opening alpha sign-ups for players in North America starting September 4th. The game features procedurally generated zones, grotesque monsters, rival players, and a hideout progression system. Players can sign up for the beta via Steam.
Welcome to Elderfield Looks Like Stardew Valley Went Very, Very Wrong
Welcome to Elderfield, a cosmic horror farming simulation game developed by Chris Cote and published by Kwalee, is set to release on PC via Steam on September 10th, 2026. The game blends traditional farming mechanics with Lovecraftian elements, featuring turn-based RPG combat against eldritch horrors. A demo is currently available on Steam, offering a portion of the full game's content.
Beloved, long out-of-print horror board game is getting a revamp, and I can't wait
Fantasy Flight is reviving the beloved, out-of-print second edition of the cosmic horror board game Arkham Horror with Arkham Horror Remastered, set for an October 2026 launch. This revamped version will feature improved rules, new art, and updated graphic design, while retaining the core gameplay of the original. The project will also likely include expansions for the second edition, which are notoriously difficult to find.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the RPS team shared their weekend gaming plans, with some playing early access titles like Hard Void and an unnamed embargoed game, while others are enjoying puzzlers like Big Walk or racing simulators such as Dirt Rally 2.0. Some staff are taking a break from games for BBQs and holidays.
On the day of the final end for all, judgment shall descend in the same way.
PLAYISM and developer roccay announced that the surreal point-and-click cosmic horror game, The Dream Of A Cockspur, will be released on Steam on July 22nd, 2026. The game features a narrative where players are stranded on an island and must uncover hidden horrors and the truth behind their mission.
THE MOUND: OMEN OF CTHULHU CALLS UPON ADVENTURERS – NOW AVAILABLE ON PC AND CONSOLES
NACON and ACE Team have released their co-op horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with crossplay support. Players form an expedition of up to four explorers during the Conquistador era to search for a legendary city, facing hostile creatures and sanity-bending phenomena. The game is loosely inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's short story 'The Mound'.
Luna Abyss Review – An Outstanding Bullet Hell Shooter With Incredible World Design | Invision Game Community
Luna Abyss is a narrative-driven, first-person bullet hell platformer that combines elements of DOOM and Returnal with unique mechanics. The game features intricate world design set on a mysterious red Moon, a compelling story about humanity's hubris, and tight, exhilarating gameplay that blends intense combat with satisfying platforming. Despite some narrative ambiguity, Luna Abyss is a highly enjoyable experience that excels in its genre.
The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind
Infigo Games has announced The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind, a narrative-driven cosmic horror adventure game set to release on PC via Steam in Q1 2027. The game features investigation, a unique 'Mind-Intrusion' mechanic, and choices that impact the player's sanity and humanity over ten days.
HELL GALAXY REVEALS NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AS ITS DARK SCI-FI ODYSSEY NEARS V1.0
Italian Games Factory has released a new gameplay trailer for their dark sci-fi space shooter, Hell Galaxy, showcasing its narrative, colossal space battles, and blend of space opera, post-apocalyptic survival, and cosmic horror. The game is nearing its V1.0 launch later this summer on PC via Steam Early Access, with the developer incorporating community feedback into its final development stages.
The Polar Darkness Is a Lovecraftian Folk Horror Mystery About a Finnish Cult
The Polar Darkness is a narrative-driven mystery game set in northern Finland during the 1980s polar night. Players take on the role of a journalist investigating a disappearance in a remote village led by a charismatic cult leader, uncovering secrets protected by the community for generations. The game features a three-day structure where player choices influence the unfolding events and narrative.
Playable demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is LIVE for Steam Next Fest! news
A playable demo for the co-op horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now available as part of Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to 22. Developed by ACE Team, the demo allows up to four players to explore five forts in a pirate-era cosmic horror setting, featuring mechanics like expedition preparation, a hostile jungle, and sanity effects. The full game is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 15, 2026.
Studio Ortica Announces The Old Flesh of Nuraga, A Cosmic Horror Game Rooted in Sardinian Myth. Demo Available Now.
Studio Ortica has announced its new first-person cosmic horror game, The Old Flesh of Nuraga, which draws inspiration from Sardinian mythology. The game is set to release on PC via Steam in summer 2026, with a playable demo currently available. Studio Ortica is known for its previous titles Loan Shark and Birds Watching.
Dev releases one of the year's best shooters, entire team is laid off less than a month later: "A decision that was completely outside of our control"
Kwalee Labs has laid off its entire development team and shut down the studio less than a month after releasing its well-received cosmic horror bullet hell shooter, Luna Abyss. Despite positive reviews and critical acclaim, studio CEO Hollie Emery stated the decision was outside of their control. This follows a trend of successful games not guaranteeing studio survival, with the closure of Tango Gameworks after Hi-Fi Rush's release also noted.
Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
This analysis delves into the ambitious worldbuilding of Fumi Games' debut title, Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The article examines how the game blends a 1920s rubber hose animation style with noir and cosmic horror elements, exploring the developers' intent to create a rich narrative despite its 'boomer shooter' gameplay roots. It also discusses the game's controversial attempts to incorporate real-world political commentary, particularly concerning fascism and minority representation, and how these elements sometimes fall short.
Penguin Colony's demo shows life as a flightless bird is lonely, scary, awkward, and cosmically intriguing
Penguin Colony, from the developers of Umurangi Generation, offers a unique take on penguin life, blending awkward movement mechanics with cosmic horror and critiques of fascist ideology. The game's demo, available on Steam, showcases the ability to switch between different penguins and features narration by Lenval Brown, setting a disquieting tone for its planned 2026 release.
