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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Dives Deep Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, a narrative investigation and psychological horror game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a descent into madness where knowledge itself is dangerous, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and incorporating a sanity mechanic tied to player decisions.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 13, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. Titles include the narrative-driven cyberpunk platformer R.E.A.C.H., the fast-paced PvP shooter Last Flag, and the RPG dungeon crawler Regions of Ruin: Runegate. Other notable releases span genres like social simulation with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and action-adventure with Pragmata.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
Call of the Elder Gods comes to consoles and PC this May — MP3s & NPCs
The Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will be released on May 12 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features object-based puzzles, environmental exploration, and a fully voice-acted story inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
Call of the Elder Gods Brings Lovecraftian Puzzle Adventure to PC & Consoles This May
Kwalee and Out of the Blue announced that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features a single-player, first-person perspective with intricate puzzles and a strong narrative focus, following Professor Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a global journey.
Call of the Elder Gods unveils Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to Call of the Sea, will be released on May 12, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. This Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure features dual protagonists, environmental clues, and puzzles that span across time and space. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and features a soundtrack by Eduardo De La Iglesia.
Viscerafest heads to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S next week — MP3s & NPCs
The single-player arena FPS Viscerafest is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on April 9, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow later this year. The console versions will feature an updated UI, improved performance, and full controller support, nearly a year after its PC release.
Eldritch Rogue-Like Climbing Game Ascenders: Beyond The Peak Hits Early This Year
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak, a rogue-like climbing game with realistic rope physics and permanent consequences, is set for an early access release in Q3 2026. Developed by Ludogram Games and published by Twin Sails Interactive, the game features Lovecraftian threats, expedition management, and artifact collection. Player choices impact reputation, world state, and potential endings.
Metroidvania Skautfold: Moonless Knight comes to Nintendo Switch next week
The Metroidvania game Skautfold: Moonless Knight is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026, for $14.99. The game features an interconnected world, challenging combat with an improved Guard System, and a Lovecraftian story involving a diplomatic mission gone wrong in the Oda Imperial Palace.
HYPNOS – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game set in a Lovecraftian dream world. Players control Choron, a vagabond searching for a boy named Matthew, and must solve mysteries within the Nameless City. The game features a semi-open world, branched dialogues, and choices that lead to alternative endings, with a demo available on Steam.
Cthulhu: Dark Providence Board Game Review - IGN
Cthulhu: Dark Providence is a thematic reimagining of the 2013 board game A Study in Emerald, featuring Lovecraftian artwork and a blend of deck-building, area control, and hidden role mechanics. While the game offers a unique and tense experience with its bidding wars and paranoia-inducing hidden loyalties, it suffers from sub-par components and some fiddly rules that may require multiple plays to fully grasp.
Pool of Madness – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pool of Madness is a Lovecraftian roguelite game where players use a cue and gun to perform rituals and defeat void horrors. The game features synergies, multipliers, and chain reactions, with players upgrading their cue and unlocking powerups. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Crabmeat Review – Claws and Effect
Crabmeat is a first-person survival horror game where players take on the role of a debtor on a crabbing boat in the Antarctic, tasked with catching enough crabs to pay off their debt. The game features a PS2-style aesthetic, mouse-driven controls, and a loop of navigation, crab catching, combat against sea creatures, and boat maintenance. It blends Lovecraftian themes with survival mechanics and offers a unique control scheme that some players find controversial.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand’s Spooky New Music Video Debuts
Friday Sundae has released a new music video titled "Skeletons in the Closet" for their upcoming game There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. The video showcases the game's macabre humor and Lovecraftian mystery. Additionally, Marcia Richards from The Skints has been cast as the character Lily.
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.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Launches July 15 With Cooperative Cosmic Horror
ACE Team and Nacon announced that their cooperative horror adventure, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, will launch on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features cooperative exploration, psychological horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, and survival mechanics where players manage limited resources and sanity.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Release Date Set for July
Nacon and Ace Team have announced that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be released on July 15th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This co-op horror adventure game supports up to four players as they explore a jungle island, facing horror and madness while managing limited inventory and deteriorating sanity.
THE MOUND: OMEN OF CTHULHU AVAILABLE JULY 15 2026
ACE Team and NACON have announced that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be released on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This cooperative horror game, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, tasks players with surviving cosmic horrors and madness during the Conquistador era.
Lovecraftian Horror Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Coming to Consoles
Dragonis Games and PQube Games announced that the first-person horror adventure Necrophosis: Full Consciousness will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. The game features exploration, atmospheric storytelling, and unsettling puzzles in a nightmarish, Lovecraftian world.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss story trailer
Publisher Nacon and developer Big Bad Wolf Studio have released a story trailer for their upcoming Lovecraftian game, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. The trailer offers a glimpse into the narrative and atmosphere of the game.