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'They Said I'm Crazy': Kojima's New Single Player Horror Like Nothing Seen Before
Hideo Kojima described his upcoming single-player horror game OD as something unprecedented, aiming to push the boundaries of scariness. He hinted at a unique system designed to allow players to continue even if they find the game too frightening, a concept that initially led publishers to believe he was 'crazy'.
New look at Hideo Kojima’s next game teases horrifying P.T. vibes and Hunter Schafer creeping
A new look at Hideo Kojima's upcoming game suggests a return to horror elements reminiscent of P.T. The preview also features actress Hunter Schafer, hinting at her involvement in the project.
I slept on Grounded for years, and now I’m having spider nightmares
The author expresses a newfound fear of spiders after playing the game Grounded for an extended period. This personal reflection highlights the game's ability to evoke strong emotional responses, even after initial apprehension.
Hideo Kojima Says Upcoming Xbox Horror Game OD Has a Special System for People Who Are Too Scared to Keep Playing
Hideo Kojima revealed that his upcoming Xbox horror game, OD, features a unique system designed for players who find the game too frightening to continue. This mechanic aims to accommodate players with lower tolerance for horror elements.
The Mimic codes (June 2026)
This guide provides working codes for the Roblox game The Mimic, offering free revive credits. It explains how to redeem these codes within the game and where to find new codes through official channels like Discord. The article also details alternative methods for acquiring revive credits, such as in-game purchases and login rewards.
Feed colossal-mechatronic creatures of the deep in this horror fishing roguelite, “SNAP JAW." Demo now available on Steam!
The horror fishing roguelite game SNAP JAW, developed by F16 Gamez, has released a demo on Steam as part of Next Fest. The demo features the first three days of the game's nine-day journey, where players must feed colossal mechatronic creatures or face dire consequences.
IT: Welcome to Derry artist calls his new Resident Evil-like horror "a cinematic experience" – and it's not a zombie game
Team Clout's upcoming horror game, ILL, is described as a "cinematic experience" by creative director Max Verehin, who previously worked as an artist on IT: Welcome to Derry. Inspired by survival horror titles like Resident Evil, ILL focuses on physics-based action, resource scarcity, and a distinct physicality with an emphasis on its anatomically-precise dismemberment system. The game aims to blend filmmaking techniques with video game design, featuring analog sci-fi horror elements set in the 1980s and avoiding typical zombie tropes in favor of unpredictable 'aberrations'.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Review | TheXboxHub
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is a unique first-person adventure game that draws inspiration from the art of Zdzisław Beksiński, featuring a bleak world of death and decay. While the game excels in its visual design, atmosphere, and intriguing puzzles, its gameplay mechanics, including controls and item interaction, could be improved. The experience is recommended for players who enjoy drawing their own conclusions from a narrative and appreciate a morbid, poetic atmosphere.
This week in PC games: synthpunk platforming, haunted house hoovering, and a game about growing a black hole
This week's PC game releases include Desolation Seed, Dark Scrolls, Idle Chapel, Relief, Dimhaven, Deer & Boy, Heavydelic, Rift Wizard 3, Empulse, S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner, 7 Nights with Vroombi, nophenia, Omen Exitio: Hunger, and Eyes of the ElderWood. The article highlights various genres such as roguelike, platformer, shooter, horror, puzzle, and idle games, with a focus on early access titles and unique art styles.
Respawn Monday #4: Jason in DBD, Valor Mortis & Witchfire — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Dead by Daylight is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th as a playable killer. Behaviour Interactive continues to support the game with character model improvements and upcoming chapters based on Terrifier and Castle of Frank Stone. The article also briefly mentions other horror franchises and characters that have appeared in the game.
Game Demos
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now available as a demo on Steam for PC. This co-op horror game tasks up to four players with exploring a cursed jungle in search of treasure while facing monstrous creatures.
FEED IT – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
FEED IT is a first-person horror game with a PlayStation 1 aesthetic where players must obey a monster while their survival instincts clash with submission. The game features a maze-like environment, constant choices with consequences, and themes of abuse, derealization, and starvation. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
The Stream Team: Welcome to AdventureQuest 3D’s Amityvale
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will explore the new Amityvale zone in AdventureQuest 3D, drawing parallels to her early experiences with horror media. The stream will focus on uncovering secrets and completing quests within the dark town, with rewards available for participants. The event is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Dead by Daylight Free Weekend
Dead by Daylight is available for free this weekend on PC via Steam, coinciding with a 60% discount on the asymmetric horror game. This promotion allows players to experience the game's life-or-death decisions without purchase.
Don't Fret is a music-themed horror game built with YouTube energy
Don't Fret is a music-themed horror game developed by Scary Kid Studios, with a planned October 1, 2026 release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a unique art style inspired by YouTube culture and avoids gore, focusing on environmental puzzles and sensory-triggered creatures. A demo is currently available on Steam.
After 16 years, Daryl Dixon star Norman Reedus is walking away from The Walking Dead
Actor Norman Reedus is departing The Walking Dead franchise after 16 years of playing Daryl Dixon, having filmed his final scenes for the spin-off series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The fourth and final season of this spin-off is expected to air in 2026, concluding Daryl and Carol's journey. Reedus will next star in the psychological horror film Pendulum and is attached to The Boondock Saints 3.
Don’t Fret’s Music-Infused Horror Is Off the Scale | IGN Preview
Don't Fret is a music-infused horror game that blends the intense fear of Resident Evil Requiem with the more accessible horror of FNAF Security Breach. The game focuses on dread and anticipation, featuring a humanoid guitar protagonist where death is not gory but visually striking.
Reach the roof before your toe fungus reaches your brain in Moldrise, my favourite horror demo in ages
Moldrise is a new horror game from developer Raffaele Picca, featuring audio design by Mike Klubnika. The demo presents a tense race to the roof of an apartment building while battling a brain-eating fungal infection, requiring players to manage resources and interact with unsettling neighbors. The full game is set to release on July 16th.
Midnight Murder Club Gets Final Update, But There Is Some Good News
Velan Studios has released the final planned update for their horror party game, Midnight Murder Club, addressing controller rumble issues on Steam. While no further content updates are scheduled, the studio confirmed the game will remain playable, aligning with their commitment to game preservation. The studio also mentioned they developed a new Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on June 25.
Former Sims Devs’ Creepy-Cute Idle Farming Game Invades Desktops July 16th
Indie studio Dead Possum Games and publisher Level Up Gaming announced that their creepy-cute idle farming game, Petunia's Purgatory, will be released on PC via Steam on July 16th. The game features horrifying crops, critter sacrifices, and sanity management, with mind-bending effects that invade the desktop when Petunia's sanity slips.