Cosmic Horror
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Going by its demo, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a pitiless Darkest Dungeon-style climbing RPG in which one party member's fall could doom the rest
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a turn-based cosmic horror RPG where players guide groups of alpinists up cursed mountains. The game combines the challenging survival elements of Darkest Dungeon with the tactical puzzling of Into the Breach, where one party member's failure can doom the entire expedition. A demo is available on Steam.
THE MOUND: OMEN OF CTHULHU - CLOSED BETA FROM JUNE 5th - 8th AND PRE-ORDERS OPEN ON CONSOLES
NACON and ACE Team announced a closed beta for their cooperative horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, running from June 5th to June 8th. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are now open, with the game set to release on July 15, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Cosmic horror adventure Penguin Colony reveals Switch 2 port, new publisher
Fellow Traveller has taken over publishing duties for Origame Digital's cosmic horror adventure game, Penguin Colony. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PC and a new Nintendo Switch console, featuring a unique Lovecraftian narrative from the perspective of a penguin in Antarctica.
Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World Gets Extended Trailer
Vertex Zero and Red Dunes Games have released an extended trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World. The new footage showcases the game's environments, narrative, and cosmic horror atmosphere, offering a deeper look at its dying world and the lone traveler Apranik's quest for an ancient artifact.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is available now
PQube and Dragonis Games have released Necrophosis: Full Consciousness on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, including the Subconsciousness DLC. The game features cosmic dread inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Zdzisław Beksiński, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving. A physical PlayStation 5 edition also bundles The Shore: Enhanced Edition.
The Complete Nightmarish Experience ‘Necrophosis: Full Consciousness’ Is Out Now!
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, the complete edition combining the base game and its Subconsciousness DLC, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 physical edition also includes the Lovecraftian horror game The Shore. The game features exploration of haunting environments, puzzle-solving, and confronting eldritch entities.
Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World
Developer Vertex Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games have released an extended trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World. The footage showcases the game's striking vision of a dying future, its evocative environments, and narrative intrigue. The game is described as a gothic sci-fi metroidvania steeped in cosmic horror, set in the year 2997.
UNSEEN: A VR Horror Anthology Coming Soon to Meta Quest and Later to Major VR Platforms
Ronin Game Studio is developing UNSEEN, a VR horror anthology set to launch first on Meta Quest, with other VR platforms to follow. The game features three distinct stories blending psychological horror, cosmic dread, and dark sci-fi, inspired by classic anthology series and haunted attractions. Founder Patrick Haraguti highlighted the studio's focus on immersive storytelling and pushing VR horror boundaries.
CLASH: Heroes of Feralia Terra – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
CLASH: Heroes of Feralia Terra is a third-person action RPG where players combine melee combat, ranged weapons, tactical gadgets, and primal abilities to fight cosmic horrors. The game features evolving combat styles tied to animal lineage and takes place in corrupted environments. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Luna Abyss Review
Luna Abyss offers a captivating blend of sci-fi narrative and bullet hell action, despite some initial gameplay shortcomings. While the core combat and dodging mechanics can feel sluggish and overly simplistic, the game excels in its boss battles and its deeply engaging, mysterious cosmic horror story. The haunting visuals and poetic storytelling make the journey through its strange world a rewarding experience.
DOSMIC Is an Cosmic Horror Puzzle-Platformer Inspired by LIMBO
DOSMIC is a 3D cosmic horror puzzle-platformer inspired by games like LIMBO and Little Nightmares, set to release on PC via Steam in July 2026. Developed and published by Black Cheeze, the game features a fixed camera perspective and tells the story of a boy named Nero searching for a lost girl in a world filled with giant, grotesque monsters. DOSMIC will have no text or spoken dialogue, relying on its atmosphere and visuals to convey the narrative.
Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss Review – A Terrifying Deep Dive Into Cosmic Horror | Invision Game Community
Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss offers a deep dive into cosmic horror, reimagining the Cthulhu Mythos with a narrative-focused, first-person point-and-click adventure. While the game excels in exploration, atmosphere, and world-building, its Corruption mechanic is criticized for lacking impact on the player's mental state, and several bugs and performance issues are noted. Despite these flaws, it presents a strong foundation for future Lovecraftian games.
Sleepover is a cosmic horror visual novel about the last person on earth and the stranger who shows up at their front door
Sleepover is a post-apocalyptic cosmic-horror visual novel where the protagonist believes she is the last person on Earth until a mysterious girl named Fermi appears. The game explores themes of depression, anxiety, and body horror, featuring explorable environments and interactive objects to uncover the protagonist's past. It is available to wishlist on Steam, with no release date announced yet.
Occult Office: Lofi Rituals Is a Productivity Game with Vampire Survivors-Like Modes
Occult Office: Lofi Rituals is a new productivity game for PC that blends typical office simulation elements like decorating and task management with dungeon crawling inspired by Vampire Survivors. Developed and published by Fantastic Humans, the game features cosmic horror themes, character customization, and minigames where players fight eldritch horrors. It is available for wishlist on Steam.
Sleepover Announced
ChimpWampus and Neverland Entertainment have announced Sleepover, a visual novel game that blends post-apocalyptic themes with cosmic horror. The game's narrative focuses on the last two survivors in a desolate world.
The Sinking City 2 – 10 Details That Should Be on Your Radar
The Sinking City 2 aims to refine the cosmic horror experience with a new protagonist, Calvin Rafferty, and a focus on survival horror elements. Developed by Frogwares using Unreal Engine 5, the sequel features a moody atmosphere, locational damage combat, and rewarding exploration in the flooded city of Arkham. While crafting is not yet detailed, the preview suggests a more engaging and tense experience than its predecessor.
Call of the Elder Gods, the Sequel to Call of the Sea, Is Out Now
Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to Call of the Sea, has been released on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Kwalee, the cosmic horror adventure game features voice acting from Yuri Lowenthal and Cissy Jones.
Call of the Elder Gods Awakens On Game Pass With Lovecraftian Mystery And Mind-Bending Puzzles
Call of the Elder Gods, a spiritual successor to Call of the Sea, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, arriving Day One on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Kwalee, this first-person puzzle adventure blends Lovecraftian mystery with mind-bending puzzles and themes of grief and sanity, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
Call of the Elder Gods Review – Back to the sea
Call of the Elder Gods is a puzzle adventure game that continues the narrative of the first title, Call of the Sea, introducing new characters and exploring themes of cosmic horror and fascism. While it features engaging voice acting and some excellent puzzle design, a couple of obscure puzzles and a perceived decrease in polish compared to its predecessor slightly detract from the experience.
Saros is Incredible, But Housemarque Has a Lot Riding On It
Despite Saros's critical acclaim and improved accessibility compared to Returnal, concerns remain about its commercial success and Housemarque's future within Sony. The article discusses the sales figures of Returnal and the financial pressures on studios, questioning if Saros's larger scope and development costs will appease executives, especially after recent layoffs and cancellations within PlayStation Studios.
