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Game’s Price Is Lower Because This Fall Is So Packed, Dev Admits
Developer One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games have priced Valor Mortis at $40 and made it available day-one on Xbox Game Pass to compete with a crowded fall release schedule. Lyrical Games boss Blake Rochkind stated the lower price allows the game to be an "and game" for consumers, while Game Pass provides reach to players who might not otherwise purchase it. The first-person souls-like set during the Napoleonic Wars will launch on October 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Time To Wake Up announced for Nintendo Switch
Eye Blink Twice has announced that its first-person psychological thriller, Time To Wake Up, is coming to Nintendo Switch. While release dates for other platforms have been confirmed, the Switch version's arrival is still unannounced. The game features a unique mechanic where players use blinking to interact with dream environments and solve puzzles.
Desolus sets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
The first-person puzzle game Desolus, developed by Mark J. Mayers and The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, will launch on October 15, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game challenges players to navigate between past and future timelines of a Gothic city to prevent an apocalypse by manipulating black holes and solving architectural puzzles.
Silent Hill Townfall Isn’t Even Out Yet, But You Can Already Pre-Order It For Less Before Halloween
The upcoming horror game Silent Hill: Townfall, which features a first-person perspective and is set in Scotland, is available for pre-order at a 25% discount, bringing the price down to $37.49 / £33.73. This new entry in the Silent Hill franchise aims to deliver a tense atmosphere reminiscent of games like Alien: Isolation, building on the recent resurgence of the series with titles like the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f.
The bizarre spirit of classic Elder Scrolls games is alive and well in little lo-fi RPG A Short Quest
A Short Quest is a lo-fi first-person RPG from developer Silent Moon that aims to capture the quirky spirit of classic Elder Scrolls titles like Morrowind and Oblivion. The game features a unique approach to quests, combat, and item usage, encouraging player experimentation without quest logs or maps. It is slated for release next year and is seen as a potential spiritual successor to the series.
Shroom and Gloom Is Bringing Double Deckbuilding and Edible Mushrooms to Steam Early Access
Team Lazerbeam and Devolver Digital announced that Shroom and Gloom will launch on Steam Early Access on September 10th, 2026. This first-person roguelike features a double deckbuilding system where players manage separate decks for exploration and combat, with the unique mechanic of eating defeated mushroom monsters to restore health.
The upcoming Resident Evil movie will have first-person POVs as it demonstrates how authenticity is a moving target for…
Director Zach Cregger aims for authenticity in the upcoming Resident Evil film, drawing inspiration from the games' roots, including the shift to a first-person perspective seen in titles like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village. While not a direct recreation, the movie will incorporate elements like healing spray cans and weapon progression to capture the spirit and tone of the series.
T.W.I.R.L. Is a P.T.-Inspired First- Person Psychological Horror Game
T.W.I.R.L., a new first-person psychological horror game inspired by P.T., has been released on PC, Mac, and Linux by developer Genie Boy Games. The game, which features no HUD and simple controls, will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch later this year. It explores themes of childhood secrets and growing up.
PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Silent Hill Looks Great in Lengthy Gameplay Trailer
Konami released a new gameplay trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing several minutes of footage captured on PlayStation 5 Pro. The upcoming survival horror game, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, will feature a first-person perspective and take place in Scotland. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24, 2026, for PC and PlayStation 5.
Berry Bury Berry heading to Nintendo Switch
Get Color Games announced that its PC title Berry Bury Berry will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026, for $9.99. The first-person incremental game involves growing berries, tossing them into a hole for money, and using that money to buy upgrades to grow more berries. The game features multiple endings and an expansive upgrade tree.
The World’s Gone To Hell, But You Still Have To Go To Work, Just Like In This Horror Game
HR: Human Remains, a first-person horror game with a darkly humorous tone and an aesthetic reminiscent of the original PlayStation era, will be released on Steam on September 22. Developed by DennisCorner and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game tasks players with navigating an office job in a world overrun by demons, featuring multiple endings based on player choices.
Silent Hill: Townfall Might Be Exactly What the Series Needs | IGN Preview
Silent Hill: Townfall's first-person perspective creates an intimate experience that enhances the dread and storytelling. The preview demo suggests the game offers a compelling new direction for the series, leaving the reviewer eager for more.
High seas first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament sets sail on July 30th
Influsion Inc. announced that their first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament will launch on PC via Steam on July 30th. The game features a digitally scanned replica of a 6,000-ton ocean liner and emphasizes resource management, puzzle-solving, and player choice with multiple endings.
Sonorous Deep Down Below – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sonorous Deep Down Below is an unforgiving underwater first-person survival game where players must retrieve sunken research to save civilization. Players will manage nutrition, hydration, and injuries while crafting weapons, food, and tools in an open world both underwater and on land. A beta playtest sign-up is currently available.
Looking For Fael launches in two weeks for PC and consoles
ARTE France and Swing Swing Submarine announced that the surreal first-person puzzle adventure game Looking For Fael will launch on July 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a roommate who has gone missing in an apartment that contains interconnected puzzle rooms.
Cages: Hidden Worlds – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cages: Hidden Worlds is a first-person puzzle escape game where players explore a mysterious mansion filled with intricate contraptions and discarded creatures. The game features complex mechanical puzzles, surreal worlds hidden within the mansion, and a unique artifact called The Eye that channels Crimson Pulse energy. Players can sign up for the beta demo.
Invariant is a Antarctica based horror coming from a former Serious Sam dev
Faros Game Studio, founded by former Croteam developer Josip Makjanić, is developing Invariant, a first-person horror game set in an Antarctic research facility. Influenced by The Thing, Half-Life, and F.E.A.R., the game tasks players with surviving dangerous creatures and uncovering the mystery behind the facility's collapse. A release date has not yet been announced.
Tune in to the American Arcadia Physical Edition Announcement for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch this Fall!
Raw Fury, Out of the Blue Games, and Tesura Games have announced the physical Standard and Collector's Editions for the cinematic puzzle game American Arcadia. Available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch this Fall, the game combines 2.5D platforming and first-person gameplay elements for a thrilling escape narrative.
Resident Evil Veronica Won't Let You Swap Between First And Third-Person
Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that Resident Evil Veronica will exclusively feature a third-person perspective, despite its debut trailer showing a first-person view. This decision aligns with previous RE Engine remakes like Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, which also utilized third-person gameplay.
Resident Evil Veronica Is a Third-Person Game, Capcom Confirms
Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming Resident Evil Veronica game will feature a third-person perspective, despite its teaser at Summer Game Fest being presented in first-person. This clarification addresses player speculation about the game's camera viewpoint.