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Dyping Escape Released
The horror typing game Dyping Escape has been released on Steam for Windows PC. Developed by Heaviside Creations and published by PLAYISM, the game challenges players with a unique typing mechanic.
Five Best Domains Of Dread To Set A Campaign In (Other Than Curse Of Strahd’s Barovia)
This article explores five Domains of Dread within the Ravenloft setting suitable for tabletop RPG campaigns, excluding the popular Curse of Strahd's Barovia. It details unique themes and potential plot hooks for domains like Lamordia (Frankenstein-inspired), Tepest (folk horror), Richemulot (plague-themed), Valachan (survival horror), and Bluetspur (cosmic horror), drawing comparisons to existing media.
Horror-Typing Game Dyping Escape Launches Friday the 13th on Steam
The horror-typing hybrid game Dyping Escape has launched on Steam, published by PLAYISM. The game challenges players to type to survive, with its release strategically timed for Friday the 13th. Concerns have been raised regarding the game's access to user data, with a streamer mode available to mitigate privacy risks.
“Fear Is Something You Hear First” – The Occultist Dev Diary Episode 4 explores the game’s handcrafted music
The fourth developer diary for The Occultist, titled “Fear Is Something You Hear First,” delves into the game's sound design, emphasizing the role of music, sound effects, and silence in creating a horror atmosphere. The soundtrack features orchestral and choral recordings by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, with composer Pepe Herrero and DALOAR CEO David Lorenzo highlighted. The game, developed by DALOAR and published by Daedalic Entertainment, is set to launch on April 8, 2026, with a demo available on PC.
Build up your horror collection in the Frictional Games Humble Bundle
Frictional Games is offering a Humble Bundle featuring several of its horror titles, including Amnesia: The Bunker, SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth, Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and the Penumbra trilogy. The bundle is available for £13.44 and includes games with high positive ratings on Steam and Linux support.
Little Nightmares Explores PSVR2 Horror in New Game, Out Next Month
Bandai Namco announced that Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a VR-exclusive title for PlayStation VR2, will launch on April 24, 2026. The new entry connects to the first two games, with players taking on the role of Dark Six in first-person as they search for Six and navigate environments like a school and train station.
Hidden Gem 2023 PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PS Store
The adventure game Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, a remake of the 2006 title, is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 at a discounted price of $3.99 on the PlayStation Store as part of the Mega March promotion. This limited-time offer, which combines Lovecraftian horror with detective elements, ends on March 26.
The Night can steal your face in Victorian mansion horror Cordura, aka Phasmophobia meets Dishonored
Cordura is a one-to-four player horror game set in Victorian mansions corrupted by a primal influence, featuring procedural labyrinths and shapeshifting enemies. Players must steal the Rose of the Night, a source of Ambrosia, while managing their sanity, with the game incorporating proximity voice chat that can mimic allies' voices. The developers draw inspiration from Phasmophobia for its haunting mechanics and Dishonored for its stealth elements.
Cult Classic 'The 7th Guest' Is Getting A Full Remake On The Switch
Vertigo Games and Exkee have announced a full remake of the FMV cult classic, The 7th Guest, for the Nintendo Switch, arriving later this year. The remake features newly recorded volumetric video for cinematic storytelling and redesigned puzzles integrated into the lore of the haunted mansion. The original game was released in 1993 and sold over 2 million copies.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes arrives in April
Bandai Namco announced Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a new virtual reality adventure horror puzzle game developed by Iconik. Players will control Six's doppelganger, Dark Six, as she journeys to reunite with Six in the dreamlike world of Nowhere. The game is optimized for various VR headsets including PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 2/3, and will be released on April 24, 2026.
WITCHHUNTER.exe Is a Horror Visual Novel That Puts You in Charge of a Witch Trial
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a new horror visual novel where players take on the role of a village priest presiding over a witch trial. The game requires players to interrogate five suspected women using historical practices and make life-or-death decisions.
Silver Pines Is Part Twin Peaks and Part The X-Files | Console Creatures
Team17 and Wych Elm have released a new gameplay trailer for their atmospheric horror game, Silver Pines. Inspired by The X-Files and Twin Peaks, players take on the role of PI Red Walker investigating a mysterious disappearance in an abandoned town. The game, described as a love letter to classic survival horror with limited resources and exploration elements, will launch later this year on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
WITCHHUNTER.exe Is a Horror Visual Novel That Puts You in Charge of a Witch Trial
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a new horror visual novel where players take on the role of a village priest presiding over a witch trial. The game requires players to interrogate five suspected women using historical practices and make life-or-death decisions.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Announced | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a new VR experience developed by Iconik. Players will step into the shoes of Dark Six to uncover secrets and confront childhood fears. The game launches on April 24, 2026, for PlayStation VR2, PC via SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3.
Directive 8020 Gets A Creepy New Co-op Focused Trailer
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for Directive 8020, highlighting its co-op gameplay mechanics. The horror title, launching May 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, will feature offline co-op for up to five players, with online multiplayer planned post-launch. Players will navigate a dangerous alien planet as crew members of a crashed colony ship.
The 7th Guest Remake Announced
Vertigo Games has announced The 7th Guest Remake, an updated version of the 1993 interactive horror movie that popularized the full motion video (FMV) genre. The original game was released for DOS PC.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
Vertpaint Unveils First Gameplay Trailer for Atmospheric Horror Title Ritual Tides
Independent studio Vertpaint has released the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming first-person horror title, Ritual Tides. The trailer showcases the game's mysterious island setting and intense encounters. Developed by a veteran team and supported by horror author Adam Nevill, Ritual Tides is currently in development for PC with console versions planned.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
