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Sanitarium Enhanced Is Coming to Consoles Along with PC Soon!
Sanitarium Enhanced, a revamped version of the 1998 psychological horror point-and-click adventure, is coming soon to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch. The enhanced edition features modern improvements like full controller support, widescreen resolution, and an optional hint mode, alongside new content from the original development team.
Intense 2021 PS5 Adventure Game 75% Off on PlayStation Store
Bloober Team's psychological horror adventure game, The Medium, is available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store until September 10th. Originally launched as an Xbox console exclusive, the game allows players to traverse between the physical and spirit worlds to uncover hidden truths and solve mysteries. The deal brings the price down to $12.49.
Gamezebo At Gamescom 2026 – Indie Spotlights and Highlights!
This article highlights several promising indie games showcased at Gamescom 2026, including the survival sandbox God Save Birmingham, the atmospheric visual novel Rain98, and the cozy farming sim Delphinium. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder Reply All, psychological horror Fractured Blooms, bullet hell Deesicks, habitat restoration sim The Regreening, and the poetry experience Oku, all presented by developer Byterockers.
Salvation: Echoes of War Is A Surreal Journey Through Purgatory
Salvation: Echoes of War, a surreal third-person adventure game developed and published by Infinite Entropy, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £16.74. The game places players in the role of a wounded WWII bomber pilot navigating a surreal purgatory, blending exploration, puzzles, stealth, and non-aggressive combat to explore themes of trauma and redemption.
Silent Hill Townfall taps back into analog horror, but its tech is "never going to lie to you"
Screen Burn's Jon McKellan and Konami's Motoi Okamoto discuss Silent Hill: Townfall's approach to analog horror and its unique CRTV mechanic. The game, set in 1996 Scotland, utilizes a first-person perspective and a pocket television to create an immersive and unsettling experience, with the CRTV serving as a reliable tool for players. The developers emphasized Konami's trust in Screen Burn's creative vision for the new installment.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Sweetheart Is a Horror Breakup Simulator Coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC
Sweetheart, a narrative-driven horror game described as a "horror breakup simulator" by developer Genie Boy Games, is set to launch next year for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game follows a couple whose relationship deteriorates into a psychological nightmare, warping their surroundings and forcing players to navigate distorted memories and surreal spaces.
Rock, Paper, Severed Is a Psychological Horror Tabletop Strategy Game Coming to PC
Rock, Paper, Severed, a psychological horror tabletop strategy game developed and published by Buzzin’ Games, is set to release on PC later this year. The game, which reimagines Rock, Paper, Scissors with a dark twist where losing costs a finger, is playable at gamescom 2026. It features single-player and multiplayer modes, with characters like Eleanor Nellie Ashford, Michael Dowd, and Edward Mullen being revealed.
Konami wants Silent Hill to have "an annual release of new games," and it's already working on…
Konami aims for an annual release of new Silent Hill games, with producer Motoi Okamoto stating that multiple unannounced projects are in development. The company plans to explore diverse settings beyond the traditional American town to foster creative freedom for developers and prevent player fatigue. While acknowledging concerns about potential dilution of the series, Konami is committed to delivering positive surprises to fans.
Silent Hill: Townfall goes Until Dawn mode with celebrity cameos from The Odyssey and Lost actors
Konami revealed a new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, showcasing celebrity voice actors Terry O'Quinn and Jovan Adepo. Developer Screen Burn is incorporating Hollywood talent into the psychological horror game, a departure from previous Silent Hill titles.
Hariti Review – A Chilling Hospital Mystery That Shows Plenty of Promise | Invision Game Community
Hariti is a psychological horror game from developer Ghostcase that offers a chilling hospital mystery with promise, despite some rough edges. The game excels at creating an uncomfortable atmosphere through uncertainty and its unique Chinese-inspired setting, though some scares and puzzles could be more refined. While it doesn't quite reach its full potential, Hariti provides an enjoyable and unsettling experience for fans of the genre.
Little Knight’s Last Night – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Little Knight's Last Night is a psychological horror game where players work as a QA employee examining levels for glitches and anomalies. The beta demo is available on PC via Steam, challenging players to identify and report dangerous anomalies before their shift ends.
The 1998 horror game that haunted my dreams even more than Resident Evil 2 is back, "modernized," and available on consoles for the first time
The 1998 psychological horror game Sanitarium is being modernized as Sanitarium Enhanced, marking its first release on consoles. This updated version will feature controller support for PC and consoles, widescreen display, bonus content, and bug fixes. Sanitarium Enhanced is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Sanitarium Enhanced announced for Nintendo Switch, return of the 1998 psychological horror adventure game
Ziggurat Interactive and QUByte have announced Sanitarium Enhanced for Nintendo Switch, a modernized version of the 1998 psychological horror adventure game. This updated edition will feature full controller support, quality-of-life improvements, and bonus content, with a release planned by the end of 2026.
Print I Love U Is a Psychological Horror Visual Novel About a Game Made for Alice
Print I Love U, a first-person psychological horror visual novel from developer Claudio Moltedo and publisher Red Hog Studio, is now available on Steam. Inspired by Nikita Kryukov's "Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk," the game centers on a player who discovers a romance game made for someone named Alice Print on a second-hand computer. The game features hand-drawn pixel art reminiscent of retro Nintendo handhelds and multiple endings.
An Interview with the Developer of Shop Crush
Bohdan Sydorenko, lead designer at indie studio Bsl Cozy Games, discusses his upcoming visual novel shop sim, Shop Crush. Set in the early 2000s, the game blends cozy shop management with psychological horror elements, where players haggle for stock, manage their store, and uncover the mysterious stories of their customers and products. Sydorenko highlights inspirations from games like Reigns and Papers, Please, and discusses the game's art style and narrative focus.
Red Lake – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Red Lake is a surreal psychological horror game that features an unconventional interface where players document anomalies in a shifting forest by writing observations by hand. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience the game's unsettling mystery and unique mechanics.
Psalm 5:9-13 – A Short, Unsettling Horror Experience On Xbox And PlayStation
Psalm 5:9-13, a first-person psychological horror experience, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £8.39. Developed by N4bA, Notex, and a1esska, and published by Axyos Games, the game utilizes VHS-style visuals and oppressive sound design to create a short, unsettling atmosphere. The experience is designed to be completed in approximately 30 minutes, focusing on exploration and tension rather than combat.
Creepy Shift: Uncle Joe’s Motel Checks In With A Dark New Horror Story
Creepy Shift: Uncle Joe's Motel, a new psychological horror and simulation game with noir influences, is now available for £8.39 on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. Developed by Night Shift Team and published by Red Limb Studio, the game tasks players with mundane motel duties that become increasingly unsettling as they uncover dark secrets. This is the third entry in the Creepy Shift series, following Roadside Diner and House For Sale.
T.W.I.R.L. Is a P.T.-Inspired First- Person Psychological Horror Game
T.W.I.R.L., a new first-person psychological horror game inspired by P.T., has been released on PC, Mac, and Linux by developer Genie Boy Games. The game, which features no HUD and simple controls, will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch later this year. It explores themes of childhood secrets and growing up.
