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Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
The Pines Announced
Studio Abattoir has announced The Pines, a psychological horror RPG aiming to offer players an escape. The game is scheduled for release on Windows PC next year.
Oh, yep, that's a pregnant nun chasing you in the gameplay trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
The gameplay trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the third installment in the psychological survival horror series, was revealed during the PC Gaming Show. The trailer showcases protagonist Susan evading and fighting a pregnant nun, highlighting the game's focus on stealth, puzzle-solving, and combat within the Ashmann territory on Mount Etna. The game is set to release later this year and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Project Mara has been cancelled as Ninja Theory turns its full attention to expanding the Hellblade franchise:…
Ninja Theory has officially cancelled its experimental psychological horror game, Project Mara, to focus all studio resources on expanding the Hellblade franchise. Studio head Dom Matthews confirmed the decision, stating that the studio's 85 creatives will now work on a new Senua spin-off with more expansive gameplay, combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving elements.
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.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — NOL
NOL is an upcoming first-person psychological horror game from Indonesia, developed by Sanditio Bayu and illustrated by Khalid Albakaziy. Heavily inspired by black and white horror manga and artists like Junji Ito, the game features a hand-drawn art style and non-Euclidean geometry to disorient players. Players control Guntur, who is trapped in a dream-space after a family massacre, and must explore and solve puzzles to escape. NOL will be available on Steam.
A psychological horror RPG where every choice has a consequence: The Pines comes to PC in 2027
Solo-developer Studio Abattoir announced that its debut title, the open-world psychological horror RPG The Pines, will be released on PC via Steam in 2027. A new gameplay trailer showcases the game's blend of exploration, investigative gameplay, and combat, where player choices have significant consequences. Players step into the role of Edward Walker, a former detective investigating a mysterious retreat.
Something Was Buried Beneath The Ocean. Dark Mass Reveals Its Physical Editions
Path Games and Selecta Play have announced physical Standard and Collector's Editions for the underwater psychological horror adventure game Dark Mass, releasing for PlayStation 5. A new trailer showcases the physical editions and gameplay, highlighting the game's oppressive underwater setting and narrative-driven puzzles.
Backrooms Cetak Rekor Jadi Film Terlaris A24 di Amerika Utara
The psychological horror film Backrooms has become A24's highest-grossing film in North America, projected to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the film originated from popular YouTube Shorts and a creepypasta series, drawing a significant Gen Z audience.
Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2
Bloober Team has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game set in the Star Trek universe, coming soon to the Switch 2 and other platforms. Players will control Ro Laren as she attempts to survive a hostile alien planet. Additionally, the Cronos: Lazarus DLC for Cronos: New Dawn was revealed for Fall 2026.
Bloober Team's making a Star Trek horror game
Bloober Team has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a sci-fi psychological horror game set in the Star Trek universe. Players will control Ro Laren, reprised by Michelle Forbes, on a rescue mission that delves into a corrupted labyrinth. The game is planned for a 2027 release on PC via Steam.
Impermanence is a Narrative Horror Experience About Grief, Coming to PC
Developers Bad Choices Loud Noises and Duckosaurus have announced Impermanence, a narrative first-person psychological horror game for PC. The game centers on a father's grief and obsession as he tries to recreate his son's presence in an abandoned theatre using acoustic levitation, while an unknown entity also listens. Impermanence focuses on character development rather than jump scares or combat and does not yet have a release date.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Paramount Games and Bloober Team have revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she embarks on a harrowing journey of survival and self-discovery after crashing on a hostile alien planet. The release date will be announced later.
Dark Mass PS5 physical edition announced
Path Games has announced that the first-person psychological horror game Dark Mass will receive physical standard and Collector's editions for PlayStation 5, distributed by Selecta Play. The game features an underwater setting with a narrative-driven story, ritual puzzles, and a relentless stalker entity.
CORDURA ‘Gameplay Reveal’ trailer
Garage51 has released the gameplay reveal trailer for their upcoming cooperative psychological horror game, CORDURA. The trailer showcases the game's focus on paranoia and deception among up to four players within a procedurally generated Victorian mansion. CORDURA is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with a release date yet to be announced.
Studio behind Martha is Dead, the game too extreme for PlayStation, debuts gameplay from its psychological serial killer horror When Sirens Fall Silent
LKA, the studio behind Martha is Dead, has revealed gameplay for its upcoming psychological serial killer horror game, When Sirens Fall Silent. Set in early 90s Italy, the game follows a rookie police officer investigating a serial killer known as The Man, featuring a branching narrative and multiple endings. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC and was previously announced with controversy surrounding its content on PlayStation.
When Sirens Fall Silent – Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest 2026 Edition developer presentation
Wired Productions and LKA released a developer presentation for their psychological horror game When Sirens Fall Silent. The presentation offers a deeper look into the game's mystery, characters, and world, detailing investigation mechanics, branching dialogues, and environmental puzzles. The game explores themes of trauma, addiction, misogyny, and human trafficking.
SGF Latin American Games Showcase: Steam Demo for Psychological Horror Game T.W.I.R.L. Launches TODAY
Genie Boy Games has released a Steam demo for their psychological horror game T.W.I.R.L., available now for PC. The game, which explores themes of childhood secrets and fear, is set to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Founder Ben Escobar described the game as a challenge to confront fear and embrace self-acceptance.
Psychological horror game T.W.I.R.L. coming to Nintendo Switch
Genie Boy Games has announced that its psychological horror title T.W.I.R.L. will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on a young boy in 2006 harboring a dark secret, featuring P.T.-inspired loops and a mysterious presence. A release date for the Nintendo Switch version has not yet been announced.
Japanese Horror Takes Root In The Sinking Forest
The Sinking Forest, a survival horror game inspired by Japanese folklore and psychological dread, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by TonyDevGame and published by Dolores Entertainment, the game tasks players with searching for a missing sister in a fog-covered Japanese village, uncovering dark secrets along the way. It is built using Unreal Engine 5 and priced at £8.39.
