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Get spirited away to a weird, scary version of a Japanese town and take pictures of the oddities you find in SOMBRAS: negative frames
SOMBRAS: negative frames is a horror-lite photography game where players control Shiomi Alterio, a photography student who is transported to a scarier alternate version of her Japanese town. To escape, she must take photos of strange occurrences and befriend alternate versions of herself, with the game mechanics potentially involving developing film rolls and upgrading her camera.
Claustrophobic, Diegetic Horror Simulation MOLE Is Out on Steam
The atmospheric horror simulation game MOLE, developed by Off Black Creations and published by Oro Interactive, is now available on Steam for PC. Players take on the role of the Navigator aboard a giant drilling machine called MOLE, trying to survive and maintain the vessel while uncovering a mystery and dealing with psychological horror elements.
Resident Evil Meets FNAF In This Horror Game Arriving Before Halloween
The horror game Fright Train, which blends elements of Resident Evil and Five Nights at Freddy's, is set to release on PC on September 15. Developed by WildArt Games and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game features third-person gunplay, inventory management, mascot-style characters, and a roguelite structure set on a train in Antarctica.
Own A 2026 Horror Favorite With The Obsession Collector’s Edition
The horror film "Obsession," directed by Curry Barker, is receiving a Collector's Edition Blu-ray release on July 14th. The film, which has been a commercial success, will be available in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and digital formats, with the Collector's Edition including bonus features and commentary from Barker.
Explore the Terrifying Dreamscape Realm in Running With Scissors’ New Flesh & Wire Trailer
Running With Scissors has released a new trailer for Flesh & Wire, a dark and violent spinoff in the POSTAL franchise. The trailer introduces Angel, the new protagonist, and her feline companion Solomon, as they navigate a nightmarish world filled with conspiracy and retribution. Flesh & Wire is set to launch on PC via Steam and GOG, and PlayStation 5 in 2027.
Roblox Animal Hospital Walkthrough – A Complete Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for the Roblox game Animal Hospital, detailing basic patient care, identifying and dealing with anomalous patients, managing sanity, and understanding different treatment procedures. It also covers special classes, anomalous events, and offers tips for multiplayer and managing timed objectives.
IllFonic Reveals New ‘Halloween: The Game’ Map ‘Orange Grove Estates’, Physical Edition Pre-Orders Start Today
IllFonic has revealed the new 'Orange Grove Estates' map for Halloween: The Game and announced that physical Standard and Limited Collector's Editions are available for pre-order for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The physical editions launch on October 6, 2026, with the Standard Edition priced at $39.99 and the Limited Collector's Edition at $149.99. The new map features an upscale Haddonfield neighborhood with multi-story houses and expansive yards, offering new strategic possibilities for both survivors and Michael Myers.
Escape the Backrooms just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release
The co-op horror game Escape the Backrooms has been surprise-released on the Nintendo Switch. The game, which supports up to four players, tasks them with exploring over 30 levels based on creepypasta lore while avoiding hostile entities. It is available digitally for $12.99.
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher arrives this summer to bring back the terror of '80s VHS slashers
JanduSoft and solo developer Carlos Azuaga announced that Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher will launch on August 6 for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. This new horror game is inspired by 1980s VHS slasher films, featuring a writer trapped in a remote cabin with a masked killer.
The Horror Awaits in the Feardemic Publisher Sale Now Live in XBOX Store
Feardemic is holding a publisher sale on the Xbox Store, offering discounts of up to 90% on 35 titles. The sale features a variety of horror subgenres including psychological horror, survival adventure, and deckbuilding roguelikes, with notable discounts on games like Bad Cheese, I Hate This Place, and The Backrooms 1998.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Highlights Its Intense Gameplay and Sinister Premise In New Trailer
A new trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu showcases its horror-focused premise and intense gameplay, where players can become their own worst enemy. The game is set to release on July 15 for current-generation systems and promises co-op shenanigans.
About Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville!
Converting Minds Studios announced Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville!, a game inspired by classic 1990s PlayStation games with horror and lost media themes. Players control Sparky, a dog on a mission, in a seemingly cheerful 1996-style platformer that gradually descends into a bizarre and tense atmosphere as the developer's mysterious disappearance is explored. The game is planned for a Q4 2026 release on PC via Steam.
ICE NINE KILLS Enter The Fog With “PLAY DEAD”
Horror-themed metal band Ice Nine Kills has released a new single and music video titled "Play Dead" in collaboration with the video game Dead by Daylight. The track, created for the game's 10th anniversary, features appearances from Tony Hawk, Devon Sawa, and Krsy Fox, and includes an in-game cosmetic collection for players. This collaboration further solidifies Ice Nine Kills' connection to the horror genre across music and gaming.
"Det blev en väldigt personlig berättelse" – Elden Pixels-medgrundaren om A Void Hope
Mikael Forslind, co-founder of Elden Pixels, discusses the development journey of their atmospheric puzzle adventure game, A Void Hope. Initially a technical prototype inspired by The Lost Vikings and Braid, the game evolved significantly with the addition of music by Waveshaper and a deeply personal narrative co-written with Frida Windelhed, drawing inspiration from horror films and personal experiences of loss and grief.
Choo-Choo Charles reader review - Reader’s Feature
This reader review discusses Choo-Choo Charles, an indie horror game where players must defeat a monstrous train-spider hybrid named Charles on Aranearum Island. The game, available on PC and PlayStation 5, features a first-person perspective where players upgrade their own steam engine using scraps found throughout the island to combat the titular monster. Despite some basic visuals, the game's unique premise and atmospheric setting are highlighted as strengths.
Dead by Daylight developers on finally getting Jason Voorhees
Behaviour Interactive's Dave Richard and Mathieu Cote discuss the long-awaited addition of Jason Voorhees to Dead by Daylight. They explain that the character is a 'slasher' type and that the team focused on recreating his signature slow, yet surprising, presence in the game. The interview also touches on the broader 'Jason universe' being brought into Dead by Daylight.
I love being a cultist in Feed the Pit, and not just because I get to throw scummy stock-brokers into a toothy vortex
Feed the Pit offers a cathartic extraction experience where players hunt wealthy individuals to sacrifice to a monstrous entity, blending this core loop with a creepy narrative. The game features a found family of cultists and a unique card-based investigation system to locate targets within its first act, which spans three to four hours and will be followed by free updates.
Backrooms director says he treated the extended cut like one of his YouTube projects, and edited it on his laptop…
Director Kane Parsons revealed that he edited the extended cut of the horror film Backrooms on his laptop, treating it like a YouTube project. The extended cut, titled 'Everything Must Go Edition,' adds 15 minutes of content and follows the film's significant box office success, earning over $330 million worldwide.
Svenska Frictional Games försenar Ontos till nästa år
Frictional Games has announced that their upcoming thematic sequel to Soma, Ontos, has been delayed to 2027. The studio cited the game's ambitious scope, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos is set in a former hotel on the moon and promises a disturbing journey filled with experiments and moral quandaries.
FEED IT Next Month
Publisher Pretty Soon announced that FEED IT, a horror game developed by Italian studio Games On A Chair, will be released on PC via Steam on August 17th. The announcement was accompanied by an Official Reveal Trailer.