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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Review – Terror from the deep
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a flawed but interesting first-person investigation game set in 2053, where players explore underwater environments to uncover a cosmic threat. While it features a Lovecraftian narrative and engaging puzzle mechanics reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes games, the experience is hampered by a lack of polish, annoying bugs, and inconsistent mechanics, particularly on the PlayStation 5 version. The PC version offers a more stable experience, but players may need to utilize accessibility options to overcome frustrating elements.
Demos and Freebies
It Reaches is a first-person horror game where players assume the role of a police officer trapped in an abandoned hospital. The game utilizes a body camera perspective to enhance the immersive horror experience.
New Cyberpunk Horror Indie Game - ESCAPE THE EXOMOON - Announcement Press Release
Lolight Games has announced ESCAPE THE EXOMOON, a story-rich, first-person cyberpunk horror game. Players will take on the role of the last survivor of a space colony, struggling to escape a desolate moon while uncovering dark secrets. The game is coming soon for PC and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Incantation launch trailer – horror-themed adventure game comes to Nintendo Switch
The horror-themed adventure game Incantation, adapted from a Taiwanese live-action film, has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. Players guide Jia Jun Lee through a haunted village to find her missing daughter, solving puzzles and performing rituals while evading supernatural threats. The game features a cinematic 3D first-person perspective and environments inspired by Taiwanese culture.
Whispers of the Tallgrass Announced
Mirabilis Astrum has announced Whispers of the Tallgrass, a first-person survival horror game set to release on Windows PC this year. The game humorously focuses on the perils of neglecting lawn maintenance.
The Occultist Brings Slow-Burn Horror And Dark Secrets To Xbox, PlayStation And PC
The Occultist, a story-driven first-person survival horror game from DALOAR and Daedalic Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game focuses on atmosphere, mystery, and tension, with players investigating a cursed island using a mystic pendulum to solve puzzles and uncover dark secrets.
The Occultist Released
The first-person action-adventure game The Occultist, developed by DALOAR and published by Daedalic Entertainment, has officially launched on Steam for Windows. Players take on the role of a paranormal investigator in this newly released title.
Call of the Elder Gods Brings Lovecraftian Puzzle Adventure to PC & Consoles This May
Kwalee and Out of the Blue announced that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features a single-player, first-person perspective with intricate puzzles and a strong narrative focus, following Professor Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a global journey.
Bloodmoored, a First-Person Psychological Horror Game Set in an Abandoned Factory, Announced for PC
Bloodmoored, a new first-person psychological horror game, has been announced for PC. Players will explore their father's abandoned factory, encountering ghosts and attempting to escape the industrial complex.
It Has My Face Released
The horror-themed first-person roguelike It Has My Face has officially launched on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam, concluding its Early Access period. Developed by Behaviour Interactive and NightByte, the game is available with a 20% discount.
An Alt Girl For Skoof getting a Nintendo Switch version
Samustai has announced that An Alt Girl For Skoof will be released on the Nintendo Switch, with a release date to be announced later. The game is a first-person visual novel originally developed by Terletski Games. The article also provides a detailed explanation of the slang terms 'Skoof' and 'Altooshka' used in the game.
The Confinement announced for Nintendo Switch
QUByte Interactive and Mr. Dev Studio announced that the fast-paced, precision-based first-person platformer, The Confinement, will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 9. The game features challenging levels with deadly traps, precise dash mechanics, and a brutalist neon environment, along with a ranking system for competition.
The Confinement Game: The AI is testing you. Are you fast enough?
AmokAI announced that The Confinement, a first-person precision platformer, will be released on April 9, 2026, for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to master precise movements and dash mechanics to survive lethal traps and compete on global leaderboards in a brutalist neon environment.
Project Songbird: Unravel Shadows and Survive a Cinematic World of Suspense
Project Songbird is a first-person cinematic narrative horror game developed by Connor Rush of Fyre Games. Players control Dakota, a musician seeking solitude in the Appalachian forest to overcome writer's block and record a new album.
Fans of Portal and first-person puzzlers will definitely want to check out He Who Watches
He Who Watches is an upcoming gravity-defying puzzle game developed by Bobby Vanden and published by Draknek and Friends. Players will navigate a labyrinth by shifting blocks and traversing walls and ceilings, utilizing a unique perspective-based mechanic. The game features over 100 levels and is expected to take 10-15 hours to complete, with a demo available on Steam.
The Well Is Not Empty, a New Retro-3D Horror Game, Announced for PC
The Well Is Not Empty, a new first-person psychological horror game developed by tweakEra, has been announced for PC. Players will explore an abandoned underground structure, uncovering secrets and surviving threats. The game is coming soon to PC via Steam.
The Darkness Awaits In Unmourned On Xbox
The first-person psychological horror game Unmourned is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £24.99, following its earlier release on Steam and PlayStation 5. Developed by Codebros Studio, the game focuses on building unease and playing with player perception as Jason unravels the dark history of his new home.
Draknek & Friends to Publish Mind-Bending Puzzle Game He Who Watches
Draknek & Friends will publish He Who Watches, an innovative first-person puzzle game from solo developer Bobby Vanden (Danga Games), in 2026 for PC via Steam, priced at $20. Players navigate a labyrinth by defying gravity to solve over 120 spatial puzzles. The game features a unique twist on the Sokoban genre and is expected to take 10-15 hours to complete.
Amnesia: Rebirth coming to Switch 2 on April 30
Abylight Studios announced that Frictional Games' first-person horror title Amnesia: Rebirth will be released for the Nintendo Switch on April 30. The game is a sequel in the Amnesia series.
Enter A Haunted Amusement Park In EMOTIONLESS: The Last Ticket
EMOTIONLESS: The Last Ticket, a first-person psychological horror game developed by X1 Games and published by Perp Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. Players explore an abandoned amusement park, facing atmospheric dread and fractured memories with no combat mechanics. The game focuses on exploration and narrative, with a shifting environment that adds to the unsettling experience.
