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Necrophosis Full Consciousness Review – Dead man walking
Necrophosis Full Consciousness is a Lovecraftian horror walking simulator that builds upon the foundations of The Shore, offering a more focused and visually distinct experience. While the game excels in its surreal and horrific setting with tangible body horror elements, its puzzles can become repetitive, and the genre may not appeal to all players.
New PS5 Action Game With a Lovecraftian Twist Hits PlayStation Store Today
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a new four-player co-op action game with a Lovecraftian theme, has been released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, the game challenges players to search for treasure in a hostile jungle while avoiding horrors and managing a madness system that distorts perception. It is available for $29.99, with a Deluxe Edition priced at $39.99.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – Where Madness Is the Real Enemy
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a co-op psychological horror game developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere and crossplay support. The Lovecraft-inspired title features survival and exploration elements, a madness system that distorts player perception, and proximity voice chat for up to four players.
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.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 13 to 17
This week's Xbox releases from July 13 to 17 include a variety of genres across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Notable titles include the roguelike 'Ascend to ZERO', the tactical train-builder 'Fogpiercer', and the open-world extreme sports game 'MAVRIX by Matt Jones'.
Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound: Omens of Cthulhu, a Lovecraftian extraction game from the creators of Zeno Clash
The Mound: Omens of Cthulhu is a new extraction game from Ace Team, the creators of Zeno Clash, set in 17th century South America and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Players control Spanish explorers venturing into a jungle filled with creatures and treasure, with gameplay drawing comparisons to Left 4 Dead. The game, which features a demo on Steam, is set to launch on July 15th and is being published by Nacon.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – 15 Things Horror Fans Need to Know
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a co-op PvE extraction shooter with psychological and Lovecraftian horror elements developed by ACE Team, is set to release on July 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a jungle expedition where players must scavenge, survive, and manage madness while dealing with environmental hazards and unreliable senses. It will be priced at $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition, with a free demo available on Steam.
Cosmic horrors visit 1927’s New York. Omen Exitio: Hunger releases today on Steam!
2P Games and Tiny Bull Studios have released their Lovecraftian investigative gamebook, Omen Exitio: Hunger, on PC via Steam. The game is set in 1927 New York and tasks players with investigating the disappearance of a boy named Billy Gaffney, with choices impacting the narrative and leading to one of five unique endings.
Spectral Games & Squido Studio Reveal Release Date for Lovecraftian Co-op Action Game 'The Lightkeepers'
Spectral Games and Squido Studio have announced that their cooperative action game, The Lightkeepers, will launch on Meta Quest on September 10th, 2026. The game is set in a 1920s Lovecraftian world where players must survive against the darkness until dawn. Key features include boat travel between islands, hand-designed locations, meta-progression, and diverse combat options.
Game Demos
The Sinking City 2, a survival horror game set in the 1920s with Lovecraftian themes, has a demo available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned city.
Dark horrors lurk in 1920s New York. Omen Exitio: Hunger releases on Steam on June 25
2P Games and Tiny Bull Studios announced that their Lovecraftian investigative visual novel, Omen Exitio: Hunger, will be released on PC via Steam on June 25 for $9.99. Set in a 1927 New York, players will take on the role of a journalist investigating the disappearance of Billy Gaffney, with branching narratives and multiple endings.
Half Left Joins Steam Next Fest With Free Demo Available Now
Planck Constant Games has released a free demo for their top-down atmospheric horror shooter, Half Left, as part of Steam Next Fest, which runs from June 15 to June 22. The demo offers players a preview of the game's survival mechanics, wheelchair-based movement, and Lovecraftian themes ahead of its planned Q4 2026 release.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Gets A New Gameplay Overview That Shows Off The Deadly Jungle
ACE Team has released a new gameplay overview for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, showcasing the dangers of its deadly jungle setting filled with Lovecraftian horrors. Players will need to contend with intelligent monsters and the corrupting influence of Cthulhu itself. The game is set to launch on July 15th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The Sinking City 2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person survival horror adventure set in a flooded 1920s Arkham, featuring Lovecraftian themes and resource management. Players will navigate treacherous environments, battle supernatural threats like the Slither and Deep Ones, and make difficult choices. A beta demo is available on Steam, and the game is being developed by Frogwares with community feedback influencing its descent into cosmic horror.
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a Mountain-Climbing Roguelite With Lovecraftian Horror
Developer Ludogram has released a new trailer for its turn-based exploration roguelite, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak. The game challenges players to lead a team of climbers up cursed mountains to recover ancient artifacts, facing environmental hazards and Lovecraftian horrors. Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is scheduled for release on PC in Q3 2026.
Lovecraftian horrors and tough calls await you in roguelite climbing game Ascenders: Beyond the Peak
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a roguelite climbing game from developer Ludogram that combines team-based strategy with Lovecraftian horror elements. Players must plan ascents up deadly mountains, manage a team connected by a single rope, and utilize unique class abilities while facing environmental hazards and monsters. The game is set to launch in early access in Q3 and a demo is available on Steam.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Play a demo of survival horror game The Sinking City 2 ahead of the full release in August
Frogwares has released a one-hour demo for their upcoming survival horror game, The Sinking City 2, available now on Steam. The full game is set to launch on August 18, featuring a more focused, level-based exploration experience inspired by Lovecraftian horror. A new trailer showcases the flooded city of Arkham and its monstrous inhabitants.
Ukrainian-made Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City 2 finally has a release date, and you can play the first hour right now on Steam
Frogwares has announced that their Lovecraftian survival horror game, The Sinking City 2, will be released on August 18th, with a playable demo of the first hour available now on Steam. The Ukrainian developer also shared insights into the immense challenges faced during development due to the ongoing war, highlighting their resilience in bringing the game to fruition.
In This Co-Op Horror Game, What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You, Actually
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a four-player co-op Lovecraftian horror game featuring a unique hallucination mechanic that can cause players to see allies as monsters. Developed by Ace Team, the game aims for a photorealistic aesthetic and will launch on July 15 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Unlike many similar titles, its levels are not procedurally generated but are designed to offer a balance between familiarity and the feeling of being lost.
