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The 7th Guest Remake Review – Tormented Souls
The 7th Guest Remake offers a modernized take on the classic point-and-click adventure, featuring new puzzles and a fully realized 3D mansion. While originally designed for VR, the game has been adapted for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, retaining its spooky atmosphere and FMV cutscenes. The remake focuses on logical puzzles rather than jump scares, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Acclaimed Horror Series Creepshow Now Has A Video Game Spin-Off On Its Way
The acclaimed horror series Creepshow is being adapted into a video game by PHL Games and published by DreadXP. The game will feature multiple self-contained horror stories inspired by the show's blend of scares, humor, and comic-book style. It is set to launch in August for PC via Steam.
Zelda fans eagerly await Ocarina of Time remake's take on the game's best freaks: "I genuinely hope they…
Fans are discussing the potential for horror elements in the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Players hope Nintendo leans into the scarier aspects of characters like King Zora, ReDeads, and Dead Hand, drawing comparisons to modern horror games and films.
Happy's Humble BURGATORY Announced; Get Happy's Humble Burger Farm
Scry Scythe Studios and tinyBuild have announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a first-person cooking and horror game set to release on PC via Steam on June 16th. This title serves as the sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.
Happy's Humble BURGATORY Announced; Get Happy's Humble Burger Farm for Free
Scythe Studios and tinyBuild have announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a first-person cooking and horror game set to release on Windows PC via Steam on June 16th. This title serves as the sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm, which will be offered for free.
Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a First-Person “Castlevania Meets Tunic,” Launches July 14 on Steam
Over the Moon Games announced that Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a first-person vampire hunt described as "Castlevania meets Tunic," will launch on Steam for PC on July 14, 2026, for $14.99. The game features a castle that acts as the primary puzzle, with combat centered around a stake launcher and a faith resource that influences the story's ending. A demo is currently available.
FZ Play – Resident Evil: Requiem
The FZ Play stream will feature a continuation of gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem, exploring the remnants of Racoon City. The stream is scheduled to begin at 7 PM and will be available on Youtube and Twitch.
Unexpected horror hit Obsession makes it into top 10 highest grossing movies of 2026, and made more on its 25th day in…
The horror film Obsession has achieved significant box office success, ranking ninth among the highest-grossing movies of 2026 with $234.5 million globally. It also outperformed Avengers: Endgame, The Force Awakens, and Spider-Man: No Way Home in domestic earnings on its 25th day in theaters. Director Curry Barker expressed interest in a potential sequel or an anthology series based on the film's premise.
Alien: Isolation 2 Studio Wants to “Expand and Evolve” Beyond the Original, Says Creative Director
Creative Assembly's Al Hope revealed that Alien: Isolation 2 will expand beyond the original's spaceship setting, taking players to a new planet with both claustrophobic interiors and hostile exteriors. The sequel will feature a new protagonist, Blake, and continue to focus on audio design and the concept of an 'information war' to create a frightening experience. Alien: Isolation 2 is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Alien: Isolation 2 keeps the classic horror game's uncompromising approach to raising tension
The opening prologue of the horror sequel Alien: Isolation 2 has been played, indicating it retains the original game's uncompromising approach to building tension and delivering scares. The preview suggests the game will continue to focus on atmospheric horror and suspense.
Silent Hill: Townfall Could Be The Scariest Silent Hill Game Yet
Silent Hill: Townfall is poised to be the scariest entry in the series yet, featuring a Scottish setting, a first-person perspective, and a new gameplay mechanic involving a CRTV to track enemies. The game aims for heightened immersion and realism, with developers emphasizing authenticity in its depiction of late '90s Scotland. Set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC in September, Townfall continues Konami's recent trend of revitalizing the Silent Hill franchise with distinct and compelling entries.
Saw: Genesis Hands-Off Preview – Been There, Saw That?
Bloober Team's upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, Saw: Genesis, aims to stand out from the genre's tired formula. Set before the events of the Saw films, the game features a unique antagonist called 'The Judge' and promises intense gore consistent with the franchise. Despite not being physically imposing, The Judge uses environmental tricks and tools to trap players, with a focus on rehabilitation rather than malice. The game is being developed by Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios.
Saw: Genesis looks the most fun when you're the murderous mastermind
The game Saw: Genesis appears most enjoyable when players embrace the role of the villainous mastermind. The article suggests that the core fun of the game lies in enacting a murderous persona.
15 years after the first game made horror history, Alien Isolation 2 unleashes a smarter, meaner Xenomorph
A preview of Alien: Isolation 2 reveals a more intelligent and dangerous Xenomorph, emphasizing stealth and survival. The sequel, developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega, will feature enhanced AI and environmental interactions. It is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, though a specific release date is yet to be announced.
Sinopsis Backrooms, Teror Ruang Tak Berujung
The horror film Backrooms, adapted from a popular YouTube web series by creator Kane Parsons, has achieved a massive debut at the box office, grossing $81 million domestically and $118 million globally. This success marks the biggest opening for an original horror film in A24's history and makes Parsons the youngest director to have a number one film. The movie explores the concept of liminal spaces, with its plot following a man who discovers a mysterious portal to an endless series of rooms.
Tormentum II – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tormentum II is a dark point-and-click adventure game that immerses players in nightmarish worlds inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Players control a game developer trapped within their own creation, exploring over 150 hand-drawn areas across a dozen islands. The game features moral dilemmas, multiple endings, and a sinister god worshipped by the island's inhabitants.
Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft is now my most anticipated board game of the summer
Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft is generating significant buzz as a highly anticipated board game, drawing inspiration from classic horror and the popular Dungeons & Dragons campaign Curse of Strahd. The game combines cooperative mechanics with gothic horror themes, featuring unique hero classes and 'Dark Gifts' that add a layer of corruption to gameplay. It is set to be released in July, making it a timely addition for the spooky season.
Bloober Team Is Bringing Its Cyberpunk Horror To Switch 2
Bloober Team is releasing its cyberpunk horror game Observer: System Redux on the Nintendo Switch on June 18th. This version overhauls the 2017 game with additional story content and gameplay improvements, featuring detective Daniel Lazarski hacking into minds. The Switch version will include optional motion controls.
Star Trek and Bloober Team is a match I never knew I needed - until now
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a highly anticipated third-person horror game developed by Bloober Team, focusing on the character Ro Laren from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The game appears to lean into psychological thriller elements, exploring Ro's troubled past and potentially her time as a freedom fighter or spy. The trailer hints at a dark, suspenseful narrative set within spaceship corridors with mysterious growths and a rescue mission.
Observer: System Redux coming to Switch 2 on June 18
Bloober Team announced that the cyberpunk horror detective game Observer: System Redux will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 18. The game is currently available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop at a discounted price. Observer: System Redux has previously launched on Xbox Series, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.