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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.
Garfield - Escape From Monday Gameplay Trailer Teases the Terror of 'The Curse of the Spinach Lasagna'
A new gameplay trailer for Garfield - Escape From Monday has been released, teasing a horror-comedy theme centered around 'The Curse of the Spinach Lasagna.' The trailer suggests that vegetables may be more sinister than previously believed.
Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Observer: System Redux, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. Additionally, EA SPORTS FC 26 is available for a limited-time trial for Nintendo Switch Online members.
FZ Play – Når vi slutet på Resident Evil Requiem?
A stream event called FZ Play will feature a playthrough of Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose. The streamer, Wakkaah, will attempt to complete the game, with the event starting at 7 PM. The article also wishes readers a happy midsummer.
The Backrooms Effect: Why Horror, Nostalgia and Indie Games Are Surging Again
Several recent and upcoming games available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including Escape the Backrooms, Echo Generation 2, and Forza Horizon 6, are reflecting broader cultural trends such as viral horror, nostalgic sci-fi, and AAA open-world experiences. This highlights how Xbox Game Pass is curating a catalog that aligns with current popular culture and trending topics outside of gaming.
Lucas’ Game Collection Vol. 1 Brings Six Games Spanning Multiple Genres with the Same Unsettling Theme
Lucas' Game Collection Vol. 1, a bundle of six games created by solo developer Lucas Angelo, is now available on the Google Play Store. These titles, developed between 2024 and 2026, explore the theme of being buried alive and span multiple genres including action, simulation, horror, and puzzles. The collection features games like BLOOD LOSS, TIDAL HELL, CASTRATION, FULL METAL SYNCOPE, GIFT, and nDV Neuro DIVE.
I'm convinced this farming sim horror demo is better than anything you'll play during Steam Next Fest
The demo for Fractured Blooms, an upcoming farming horror sim from Serenity Forge, offers a unique and unsettling experience that the author believes surpasses offerings at Steam Next Fest. The game, based on a true story and steeped in Appalachian mysticism, features a teen protagonist named Angie navigating chores, rituals, and a pervasive sense of unease. Creator Zhenghua Yang discusses his personal fears and how they influenced the game's contemplative horror approach, contrasting it with generic genre tropes.
Blumhouse CEO tells fans to "have faith" after bringing on board a lesser-known horror helmer to direct the…
Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum defended the choice of Icelandic filmmaker Thordur Palsson to direct the upcoming Dead by Daylight movie adaptation, urging fans to have faith. Palsson is known for the Netflix series The Valhalla Murders and the upcoming monster movie The Damned. Blum drew parallels to the success of Five Nights at Freddy's director Emma Tammi, who was also not widely known before helming the hit video game adaptation.
Widow's Bay is an early contender for show of the year, and the devastating finale sets up more horrors for season…
Widow's Bay, an Apple TV+ series set in a seemingly charming but cursed New England island town, is being hailed as a contender for show of the year. The series masterfully blends horror and comedy, earning praise from industry figures like Guillermo Del Toro and Hideo Kojima for its unique tone and compelling narrative. The season finale sets the stage for more supernatural horrors in a confirmed second season.
