Psychological Horror
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Silent Hill 2 James Body Pillow Pre Orders Open as Limited Time Item
Konami has opened pre-orders for a limited-time, $69.99 James body pillow from Silent Hill 2, made of ultra-soft baby velvet. The Silent Hill 2 Remake features modern graphics, an over-the-shoulder camera, and ray tracing, and is available on PlayStation 5 and PC. The original Silent Hill 2 has sold five million units.
Yunyun Syndrome? Rhythm Psychosis Hits PC on April 23 With Meme-Fueled Rhythm Chaos
Yunyun Syndrome? Rhythm Psychosis is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026, for $16.99. Developed by Who You and published by Alliance Arts, the game combines rhythm gameplay with themes of internet obsession and psychological distress. Players will guide the protagonist Qtie through a branching narrative with multiple endings, exploring themes of affection and destructive emotional patterns through meme-heavy writing.
With the Looks of a PS1-Era Retro-3D Title, The Well Is Not Empty Is an Upcoming Horror Game
The Well Is Not Empty, a new first-person psychological horror game with PS1-style visuals, is coming to PC. Developed and published by indie studio tweakEra, the game tasks players with exploring a mysterious underground well and its abandoned tunnels. Key mechanics involve activating machinery, using a hand-crank generator for light, and evading light-fearing creatures.
Subliminal Released
The psychological horror game Subliminal, developed by Accidental Studios, Gone Shootin, and Infini Fun, is now available on Steam for Windows PC. The game draws inspiration from urban legends.
Past Due: Midnight – a Haunting Corporate Horror Experience Set in a Twisted After-Hours Office, Revealed on Steam
Ebon Crown Games has revealed its upcoming psychological first-person horror title, Past Due: Midnight, set to release on PC via Steam. The game places players in a twisted corporate office after hours, where they must solve puzzles and uncover a phantom story to survive the night. The experience is approximately 2-3 hours long.
Subliminal Out Now on Steam! A Psychological Horror Puzzle Game with 500k Wishlists!
Accidental Studios, in partnership with Gone Shootin and InfiniFun, has released the psychological horror puzzle game Subliminal on Steam. The game, inspired by liminal spaces and The Backrooms, features reality-warping mechanics and light manipulation puzzles, built with Unreal Engine 5. It launched with over 500,000 wishlists and is available for $9.99 with a limited-time discount.
Unsealed: The Mare Review | TheXboxHub
Unsealed: The Mare is a survival horror game developed by a solo developer, inspired by nightmares and sleep paralysis. Players control Vera, who wakes up in a fragmented nightmare realm and must solve puzzles and evade a ghostly antagonist called The Mare. The game features a first-person perspective, two modes (Stalker and Hunted), and a unique 'focus sight' mechanic that blends memory and reality to overcome obstacles.
The Well Is Not Empty, a New Retro-3D Horror Game, Announced for PC
The Well Is Not Empty, a new first-person psychological horror game developed by tweakEra, has been announced for PC. Players will explore an abandoned underground structure, uncovering secrets and surviving threats. The game is coming soon to PC via Steam.
Horror Films on Netflix Known for Their Lasting Psychological Impact
This article highlights ten horror films available on Netflix known for their lasting psychological impact. The list includes titles like Gerald's Game, 1922, Barbarian, Us, and His House, covering various subgenres from supernatural scares to intense psychological thrillers.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
20 Horror Games to Keep an Eye on in 2026 and Beyond
The horror game genre is set for a significant expansion with ambitious titles planned for 2026 and beyond. This list highlights 20 upcoming horror games, including Silent Hill: Townfall, which focuses on psychological storytelling, atmospheric tension, and narrative-driven experiences with surreal horror elements and puzzles.
Lihiman Adds a Dark Twist to the Cozy Family Simulation Genre on Steam - GameHaunt
Indie studio Faithbulls, with co-developers Dawn and Antagonist, has released Lihiman on Steam, a short psychological horror game that subverts the cozy family simulation genre. The game begins with cheerful domestic scenes before revealing disturbing secrets and glitches, warning players that it is not what it seems. Lihiman is available on PC via Steam and offers a 1-3 hour experience with full English text.
Gamincat Unveils Concept Movie for AI Horror Adventure ERROR: Ai.lien Set to Launch on Steam in 2026 - GameHaunt
Gamincat, Inc. has announced that its AI romance horror game, ERROR:Ai.lien, will launch on Steam for PC in 2025. The game explores themes of AI obsession and control, with the AI character Airi adapting to player interactions. Gamincat CEO Norikazu Hayashi hinted at a budget-friendly price point for the indie title.
The Darkness Awaits In Unmourned On Xbox
The first-person psychological horror game Unmourned is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £24.99, following its earlier release on Steam and PlayStation 5. Developed by Codebros Studio, the game focuses on building unease and playing with player perception as Jason unravels the dark history of his new home.
Birthday Boy Launches On Xbox – A Celebration That Should Never Have Happened?
Birthday Boy, a first-person psychological horror game from Playstige Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £4.99. The game explores themes of trauma and memory through the story of Brian, who must confront his disturbing childhood past. It focuses on atmosphere and environmental storytelling rather than jump scares.
The Best Video Game Soundtracks Of 2026 (So Far)
This article highlights some of the best video game soundtracks released in 2026 so far, featuring a diverse range of genres and musical styles. It provides links to listen on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, and notes if vinyl editions are available for collectors.
Resident Evil Requiem Update Adds Photo Mode, Enhanced Character Expressions, and Fixes
Capcom has released an update for Resident Evil Requiem, introducing a new photo mode accessible from the pause menu. The update also includes enhancements to character expressions in cutscenes, numerous bug fixes for gameplay and visual issues, and corrections for typographical errors. Resident Evil Requiem is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
SILENT HILL f Free DLC Released for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE!
KOEI TECMO America, Team NINJA, and KONAMI have released a free collaboration DLC for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, adding Silent Hill f's Shimizu Hinako's iconic uniform and mask. The remake of the 2003 psychological horror game features enhanced graphics and sound, and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A Steam bundle offering both games at a discount is also available.
Project Songbird: Unravel Shadows and Survive a Cinematic World of Suspense
Project Songbird is a first-person cinematic narrative psychological horror game from Fyre Games, developed by Connor Rush. Players control Dakota, a musician seeking solitude in the Appalachian forest to record an album, encountering suspenseful challenges inspired by arthouse horror films and narrative-driven games. The game features ranged and melee combat, stealth options, a stellar voice cast, and a permadeath system.
Silent Hill: Townfall – Everything you need to know about the next Silent Hill game
Silent Hill: Townfall is a new psychological horror spin-off set in 1980s Scotland, developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive and Konami. The game will feature a first-person perspective, combat against monsters, and puzzle-solving, with a unique CRTV mechanic for detecting enemies. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5.
