Psychological Horror
Ongoing coverage on Psychological Horror.
Latest coverage
Out Fishing – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Out Fishing is a first-person horror fishing game where players rebuild their lives at an abandoned lake. The game involves fishing during the day to upgrade gear and build a camp, while nights bring dangers from the forest, fog, and water. The beta demo is available on Steam.
Darkwood co-creator announces psychological horror game HOARDER for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Awaken Realms and developer Byzel have announced HOARDER, a new psychological horror game. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Byzel is described as an indie team within Awaken Realms Digital.
NO-SKIN Launches On Xbox And PC With A Twisted, Looping Horror Experience
The horror game NO-SKIN is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Play Anywhere support. Developed by NoEye-Soft and published by Feardemic, the game blends psychological horror with roguelite elements, featuring a unique hand-drawn pixel art style against photographic backgrounds. Players are trapped in a shifting house where each run offers different encounters and challenges, with permanent upgrades available to aid survival.
Final Dev Diary Explores Psychological Horror and Lasting Impact
Daedalic Entertainment and DALOAR released the final developer diary for The Occultist, detailing its psychological horror elements and focus on player interpretation. The game, launching April 8, 2026, emphasizes slow-burning suspense over jump scares. A PC demo is available in multiple languages.
10 Horror Movies That Explore Fear Beyond the Supernatural
This article analyzes ten horror movies that delve into themes of trauma, loss, grief, and abuse, moving beyond supernatural scares. Films like Martyrs, The Babadook, and Hereditary are highlighted for their exploration of psychological pain and its terrifying manifestations. The list suggests that the most frightening monsters are often internal, stemming from human suffering and emotional wounds.
Terminal Shift - Release Date news
Terminal Shift, a psychological horror game set in a looping airport terminal, is set to release on April 15, 2026. Players must gather numbers hidden within procedurally generated loops to find the access code and survive encounters with a threatening entity. The game features a minimal UI, dynamic movement, and multiple difficulty modes.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center Launches on Mobile as Premium Release
Hakababunko and Shueisha Games have released the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center on iOS and Android for $17.99. The single-player psycho-detective game features Azami Fukurai, who can see memories of places through her glasses. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and has sold over 100,000 units.
Good Children Say Grace Is a Manga-Inspired Psychological Horror About Hunger and Possession, Demo Set for
Good Children Say Grace, a psychological horror adventure game inspired by manga, will release a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 2, 2026, with an Early Access launch to follow. The game features a narrative focused on family, hunger, and possession, with contributions from Japanese creatives like voice actress Kaori Shimizu and composer Norihiko Hibino. Development is led by a small team with mentorship from Metro series developers, and the game will feature a nonlinear, branching story with multiple endings.
The Floor Above
SwyTapp Games has announced The Floor Above, a story-driven psychological and anomaly horror game set to release on April 8, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game's core mechanic involves blinking, which can alter the environment, challenging players to distinguish reality from anomalies within a repeating narrative loop that features multiple endings and dark humor.
Official Trailer Release | Demo April 2 | Japanese Talent from Serial Experiments Lain, NieR, Demon Slayer, and Metal Gear | Good Children Say Grace
Good Children Say Grace, a first-person psychological horror adventure developed by Denis Morozov, has released its official trailer. The game features voice work from Kaori Shimizu (Serial Experiments Lain), Nami Nakagawa (Demon Slayer), and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid). A playable demo is scheduled for April 2, 2026, with Episode 1 planned for June 2026.
Enter A Haunted Amusement Park In EMOTIONLESS: The Last Ticket
EMOTIONLESS: The Last Ticket, a first-person psychological horror game developed by X1 Games and published by Perp Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. Players explore an abandoned amusement park, facing atmospheric dread and fractured memories with no combat mechanics. The game focuses on exploration and narrative, with a shifting environment that adds to the unsettling experience.
Psychological Horror Visual Novel 'Thorner' Announced for PC, Launch Planned for 2026
Snoring Dog Games announced Thorner, a psychological horror visual novel for PC, scheduled for release in 2026. Players control Colin Snead, a veteran seeking isolation in the Scottish wilderness, where the environment itself seems to judge his past actions. The game features hand-crafted art, three distinct endings based on player choices, and accessibility options.
Psychological Survival Horror SCP: Project Pneuma Drops Its First Teaser
Zatun has released the first teaser for its upcoming psychological survival horror game, SCP: Project Pneuma, set within the SCP universe. The game, which is being developed under the SCP Creative Commons license, is slated for a late 2026 release and will feature stealth, resource management, and environmental storytelling. Players will take on the role of a junior researcher trying to survive a containment breach and evade deadly anomalies.
SCP: Project Pneuma Unveils First Teaser, Steam Wishlist Now
Indie studio Zatun has released the first teaser trailer and launched a Steam wishlist for its upcoming psychological survival horror game, SCP: Project Pneuma. The game is set in Site-19 following a containment breach and features elements inspired by the SCP Foundation mythos, with a planned release in 2026.
Apogee Entertainment and Sam Prebble Release Expansive New Game+ Mode for Psychological Horror Game Total Chaos
Apogee Entertainment and developer Sam Prebble have released a free New Game+ update for their psychological horror game Total Chaos. This mode expands the story with new content, locations, an alternate ending, and introduces a persistent new enemy called The Hunter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and localization for multiple languages.
A Haunting Investigation Awaits In The Wellmonts Case
The Wellmonts Case, a first-person psychological horror and investigation game developed and published by Zakym, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players step into the role of a private detective in 1993 Northern Maine investigating the disappearance of the Wellmont family, uncovering unsettling truths through exploration, photography, and puzzle-solving.
‘Broken Race’ Continually Changes the Rules of the Road
Broken Race is a unique roguelike racing game that blends fast-paced driving with psychological horror elements, where the track and environment distort based on the player's sanity. Players must navigate chaotic, ever-changing tracks, battle mental deterioration, and make crucial decisions while collecting upgrades. The game is currently in development and available to wishlist on Steam.
SCP-3008: Infinite Store Brings Pure Psychological Terror to Steam
SCP-3008: Infinite Store, a new psychological horror game from developer dm studio, has been released on PC via Steam. The game challenges players to survive in an endless superstore by identifying anomalies and completing shopping lists, focusing on atmosphere and psychological tension rather than combat. The developer is also engaging with the community by offering free Steam keys to early supporters.
The Last Keeper Demo Now Available on Steam news
A playable demo for The Last Keeper, a lighthouse keeper simulator with psychological horror elements, is now available on Steam. Players will maintain an isolated lighthouse while experiencing eerie events. The developer, AstraInteractiveGames, is seeking player feedback on the demo.
Victorian co-op horror game CORDURA announced
Publisher and developer Garage51 has announced CORDURA, a new co-op psychological horror game set in Victorian-era England. The game is in development for PC and PlayStation 5, featuring procedural maps, proximity voice chat, and a mimic system where the darkness can imitate allies. CORDURA supports up to 4 players, with a dynamic difficulty system scaling for solo or group play.
