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Get Five Of The Best Carnage-Filled Games For Under $6
Fanatical is offering a 'Best of Killer Bundle' deal where customers can purchase five games for $5.99, with prices dropping further for larger purchases. The bundle includes titles like Chernobylite, multiple Sniper Elite games, Zombie Army Trilogy and 4, and Postal: Brain Damaged, focusing on carnage-filled and chaotic shooter experiences.
Desktop Explorer is a mystery/horror game about the last time when computers were good
Desktop Explorer is a new mystery/horror game that simulates a Windows 95 machine, tasking players with solving puzzles to uncover secrets left by their uncle. The game features era-appropriate software and an expanding suite of tools to navigate its narrative. It aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia for older computing while delivering a spooky experience.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is Out Now, Includes Free DLC Mission
ACE Team has released The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, thanking the community for their support. The game has achieved 800,000 wishlists on Steam and is available with a 20% launch discount for two weeks, including a free Lost Explorer's Sword Pack and a free DLC mission.
The Doll Shop, a hand-drawn visual novel horror game with a touch of romance, will release in October 2026
The hand-drawn visual novel horror game with romance elements, The Doll Shop, is set to release in October 2026. Developed by French comic artists Atelier Sentô, the game features a unique, colorful art style inspired by rural Japan and focuses on emotional storytelling rather than jump scares.
The Mound Omen of Cthulhu Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S | Invision Game Community
NACON and ACE Team have launched The Mound Omen of Cthulhu, a cooperative horror adventure inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "The Mound." The game is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with full crossplay. Players form an expedition team to explore a forgotten land, facing psychological horror, sanity mechanics, and the threat of fallen teammates returning as enemies.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Hits 800,000 Wishlists on Steam Ahead of Launch
ACE Team's upcoming horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, has reached 800,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its July 15, 2026 release. The developer announced a 20 percent launch discount, with a potential for an additional 5 percent if the game gains another 200,000 wishlists. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Vampire Hunter: Nightrise, a First-Person “Castlevania Meets Tunic,” Is Out Now on Steam
Over the Moon Games has released Vampire Hunter: Nightrise on Steam for PC. The first-person game, described as "Castlevania meets Tunic," challenges players to solve a shifting gothic castle within a single three-hour sitting. It features a unique stake launcher combat system and a faith-based resource mechanic.
Mega-viral horror co-op extraction builder ‘Grain Rot’ launching August 7 on PC
The co-op horror extraction builder 'Grain Rot' will launch on PC via Steam on August 7, 2026. Developed by Beck & Branch Games and published by Neem Interactive, the game has gained significant traction with nearly 200,000 wishlists and over 350,000 demo downloads. Players team up to salvage loot from underground ruins while avoiding monsters and potential betrayal from teammates.
19 unmissable PS5 games still releasing in 2026
This article highlights 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in 2026, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Wolverine, and Grand Theft Auto VI. It details various genres and features, from action RPGs and stealth games to fighting and flight simulations, providing a glimpse into the future of PS5 gaming.
Verity Minecraft mod surpasses 4.9 million downloads in under a month as viral horror sensation continues
A Minecraft mod based on the viral horror sensation 'Verity' has achieved over 4.9 million downloads in less than a month since its release on June 16. The mod, available for Bedrock Edition, recreates the yellow, smiley-faced orb from the popular YouTube video, allowing players to interact with it and experience its nightmarish transformation. Several other mods based on the Verity phenomenon have also seen significant download numbers.
Murder Meet Cute demo out now on Steam as part of the nonbinary coded games
The demo for the interactive fiction game Murder Meet Cute is now available on Steam as part of the nonbinary coded games festival. The demo allows players to experience Amy's interactions in a 90s computer shop setting, debugging machines with picross-style puzzles. The game is also being exhibited in person at Develop Conference Brighton and Otakuthon.
The Outlast Trials Gets Even More Twisted With Season 7: Project Boneyard
The Outlast Trials has launched its free Season 7 update, titled Project Boneyard, introducing a new Prison Farm environment, a fresh Trial called Locksock the Warden, and a new enemy known as The Biter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as Rig Customisation and Loadout Presets, and is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Spinning Scarecrow Twists Its Way onto Steam on August 4, 2026
Indie developer IV Productions, in collaboration with Power Up Publishing, announced that Spinning Scarecrow will launch for PC via Steam on August 4, 2026. This surreal, hand-drawn arcade puzzle game, inspired by Kuru Kuru Kururin, features constantly spinning gameplay, deadly traps, and grotesque enemies. A Steam demo is currently available.
This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi action-roguelike Ascend to Zero, the crime scene investigation sim Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, and the Survivorslike Soulforge Lost Path. Other notable titles are the AI society puzzle game D-Topia, the VN remake The Incident at Galley House, and the cooking horror game Happy's Humble Burger Cult. The week also sees the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat-screen version of the VR games Moss and Moss: Book II, and the early access release of the survival game Frozen Ship.
MIMESIS passes two million sales as co-op horror hit continues to grow, but what is it?
Krafton announced that its four-player co-op horror game MIMESIS has sold over two million copies worldwide during its Steam Early Access run. A major update last month, which added new content and overhauled core systems, is credited with driving the sales milestone. The game, developed by ReLU Games, is known for its psychological horror elements and AI-driven creature imitation.
Aerial_Knight's MrFreezy, Launching September 1 on Steam
Aerial Knight's MrFreezy, a new puzzle game from the Detroit-based indie studio, is set to launch on September 1, 2026, exclusively on Steam. The game features horror-inspired puzzle gameplay with a focus on combo-building and a dark, humorous story set in the same universe as previous Aerial Knight titles.
End of Oak Street director addresses Cloverfield spin-off rumors: "There are certainly some answers in there"
Director David Robert Mitchell addressed rumors that his upcoming sci-fi film, The End of Oak Street, is a Cloverfield spin-off. Mitchell stated he wrote the script before speaking with producer J.J. Abrams and indicated the film will provide answers about its premise, which involves a family transported to a dinosaur-infested universe.
The Fissure Review | TheXboxHub
The Fissure is a horror visual novel from SMV Games and Eastasiasoft that offers a dreamlike experience with branching choices and multiple endings. While praised for its effective tension and occasional memorable scenes, the game suffers from an unstructured narrative, repetitive elements, and an overly loud, discordant soundtrack that detracts from the horror.
Trauma playground – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Trauma playground is a horror simulator set in the early 2000s where players manage Joy and Trauma meters over 20 in-game days. The game involves investigating playground equipment, solving puzzles, and making choices about a developer's demolition plans, all while uncovering why other children are absent. A beta sign-up is currently available.
I've found my perfect summer game: A stomach-churning horror story about Czech train conductors built over a bafflingly deep simulation of a fictional subway
Brno Transit is a surreal narrative horror game from developer Spytihněv that combines a disturbing story about a fictional Czech subway system with deep simulation elements. The game follows a novice train conductor dealing with a bizarre and gross work environment, drawing comparisons to other niche indie horror titles. Its unique blend of unsettling atmosphere, scatological humor, and emergent simulation gameplay makes it a standout in the on-the-job horror subgenre.
