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Announcing Soul Walker, a 3v1 Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror Game Produced by Cliff Bleszinski
Epoch Media Studios has announced Soul Walker, a 3v1 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game produced by Cliff Bleszinski, set to release on PC and Xbox. The game features a unique sound-based gameplay system where three survivors must evade a blind entity that hunts by noise, with mechanics that encourage both cooperation and betrayal. The studio is led by CEO Jeffery Thompson, a veteran executive.
Hit PS5 Action Game $3.99 on PS Store With DLC Ahead of Sequel
Control: Ultimate Edition, a 2019 action game, is currently on sale for $3.99 on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, featuring a 90% discount. This edition includes the base game and all its expansions, The Foundation and AWE. A sequel, Control Resonant, is slated for release on September 24, 2026.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
Ninja Theory Cancels Ambitious Horror Title Focus To On Senua
Ninja Theory has cancelled its experimental horror title, Project Mara, to focus all studio resources on its upcoming action-adventure game, Senua. Studio Head Dom Matthews stated that the decision was made to consolidate the studio's 85 creatives to fully realize the potential of Senua. Project Mara was initially pitched as a photorealistic exploration of mental terror.
P.O.N. Announced
Team VAC and Spaghetti Cat have announced P.O.N., a co-op stealth/action game coming soon to PC. The game is described as a reverse superhero title with horror elements.
Pipes.exe Announced
CRITICAL REFLEX and Moving Pieces have announced Pipes.exe, a co-op horror game that immerses players in the personal computing environment of the 1990s. The game aims to evoke nostalgia for the beige PC era.
Monster Zoo Tycoon Announced
OverPowered Team and indie.io have announced Monster Zoo Tycoon, a new tycoon game with horror elements. The game is listed as "coming soon" on Steam, with further details to be revealed.
SATED Announced
CRITICAL REFLEX has announced SATED, a new horror-themed game developed by Forest Reges. The title combines cooking and gambling roguelike elements and is slated for release on PC. Further details on its release window are expected soon.
Mouthwashing Dev’s New Game Looks Like A Big Departure From Its Predecessor
Wrong Organ's new game, Carcass Clad, marks a significant departure from their previous horror title, Mouthwashing. This upcoming three-player co-op experience shifts focus from survival to controlling a tank crew in a war-torn city. The game is set for a PC release and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 11 upcoming PS5 games
Summer Game Fest Play Days showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, offering hands-on experiences and new details. Games previewed include Alien: Isolation 2, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Veronica, SAW: Genesis, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Crazy Taxi World Tour, gen Atlas, Silent Hill: Townfall, Sonic Pico Park, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
Ninja Theory Confirms Development Has Stopped On Project Mara
Ninja Theory has officially cancelled its horror game Project Mara, with studio head Dom Matthews confirming the entire 85-person team is now focused on Senua. Project Mara, announced in 2020, aimed to realistically portray mental health issues. The studio previously worked on smaller teams for the Hellblade games, but the decision was made to consolidate talent for Senua.
It's fine if the visitors to your theme park die in this sim: it's actually the whole point
My Cannibal Family is a new simulation game where players build a theme park to lure and kill visitors, harvesting their bodies to feed a family of mutants. The game, revealed at the Future Games Show, will be released in 2027 and supports co-op gameplay. Players can also use the park to get revenge on mobsters.
Carcass Clad, the Mouthwashing team's next game, is a horrifying co-op tank game, announced at the PC Gaming Show
Wrong Organ, the developers of Mouthwashing, have announced their next game, Carcass Clad. This co-op horror title features players controlling a corpse-clad tank in a ruined cityscape. The game was revealed at the PC Gaming Show and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory Has Cancelled Project Mara
Ninja Theory has cancelled its experimental horror game, Project Mara, which was intended to take place entirely within a single apartment. The cancellation marks a shift away from the ambitious project for the studio.
Monster Zoo Tycoon Tasks Players to Build a Monster Park and Run a Secret Cult
Monster Zoo Tycoon, a darkly comedic management simulator from Overpowered Team and indie.io, was revealed during the IGN Live Indie Loop showcase. Players will build and manage a monster park featuring creatures like vampires and zombies, while secretly operating a cult devoted to the Dark Lord. The game challenges players to balance zoo profitability and visitor satisfaction with cult expansion and supernatural operations, with a release planned for PC.
Spooker – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spooker is a horror roguelite billiards game where players battle a cursed ventriloquist dummy named Ralphie in a twisted speakeasy. The game features skill-based pool mechanics, combo chains, and roguelite progression with new upgrades and challenges on each run. A live big band swing jazz soundtrack enhances the atmospheric nightmare, and a beta demo is available on Steam.
Little Nightmares III - The Backstage This Week
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Supermassive Games have announced that The Backstage, a new DLC for Little Nightmares III, will be released on June 12th. This content is part of the Secrets of the Spiral expansion pass for the horror-themed puzzle platformer.
Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game Revealed, Brings A Deckbuilding Twist To Corporate Apathy
Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game is a new deckbuilding horror title that brings office nightmares to life, featuring themes of corporate apathy and workplace rivalries. The game, showcased in a PC Games Show trailer, allows players to exploit synergies to earn cash and advance, while avoiding treacherous colleagues.
One of Subnautica 2's ousted execs is now working on a sequel to ship-scavenging horror game Duskers
Misfits Attic and co-developer Stray Signal announced Duskers 2.0, a sequel to the ship-scavenging horror game. The new title will feature colony building and a more hopeful narrative, with a Steam early access release planned. Stray Signal is a new studio led by Max McGuire, a former lead on Subnautica 2 who was part of controversial layoffs at Krafton.
"It is alive": the makers of 2024 horror GOTY Mouthwashing are back with perhaps the most dreadful World War tank sim you'll ever play
Developers Wrong Organ, known for the horror game Mouthwashing, have announced Carcass Clad, a co-op tank simulation game inspired by the 1939 Winter War. Players will collaborate to operate a tank in a war-torn city, facing off against enemies adorned with grotesque "divine livestock." The game emphasizes teamwork and strategic operation over narrative, aiming for a brutal and challenging experience.
