Psychological Horror
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Untold Memories: Potter’s Field Brings Psychological Horror to Steam
Tyrosine Games has released their new psychological horror title, Untold Memories: Potter's Field, on Steam for PC. The game follows Mark, who takes a night shift at Potter's Field cemetery that devolves into a nightmare exploring themes of guilt and buried memories. It blends surveillance mechanics with traditional horror exploration, aiming for a deeply personal narrative.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Surpassed 5 Million Players Worldwide
Konami announced that the Silent Hill 2 remake has surpassed 5 million players worldwide across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This figure includes sales and subscription service plays as of the end of January. Bloober Team discussed respecting fan theories during development and overcoming public skepticism.
The Best Video Games Based on Horror Movies
This article lists and describes several video games based on popular horror movies, highlighting how they adapt or interpret their source material. Titles like The Thing: Remastered, Alien: Isolation, and Dead by Daylight are featured for their ability to capture the essence of their respective films.
PS5 Getting Promising Historical Action Game in July 2026
The co-op survival psychological horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, developed by Ace Team and published by Nacon, is set to release on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will take on the roles of explorers during the Conquistador era, completing contracts and improving their wealth while surviving horror and madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
Psychological Horror Experience About Becoming a Nuclear Missile, BRAINSHELL Demo, releases Today on Steam
The psychological horror game BRAINSHELL, which puts players inside a nuclear missile, has released its demo today on Steam. Developed by the Finnish BRAINSHELL Team, the game features experimental mouse-only controls, a story set in 1963 during the nuclear arms race, and visuals inspired by early PlayStation games.
Face A Nightmare Born From Memory In Unsealed: The Mare
Unsealed: The Mare, a first-person psychological horror game developed by Gamhalla and published by Perp Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game challenges players to explore a fractured dreamscape shaped by trauma and memory, solve puzzles using a unique 'Focus Sight' mechanic, and survive a sinister presence known as The Mare.
A Silent Hill Super Fan Plays Resident Evil For the First Time
A self-proclaimed Silent Hill superfan shares their journey into the Resident Evil franchise for the first time, overcoming initial apprehension with survival horror mechanics. After a failed attempt with the Resident Evil 2 remake, they successfully completed it and are now committed to playing through key titles featuring main characters before tackling Resident Evil 9.
Inside Unsealed: The Mare – How One Developer Turned Nightmares Into Psychological Horror
Simon, the solo developer at Gamhalla, discusses the inspirations and design of his upcoming psychological horror game, Unsealed: The Mare. Drawing from personal experiences with sleep paralysis and nightmares, the game focuses on atmosphere, player awareness, and audio cues for survival. Unsealed: The Mare is set to launch on March 10th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Reality-shifting anomaly horror 'Switch the Darkness' challenges players to survive the infinite loop
Independent developer Anton Neverov announced Switch the Darkness, a short psychological horror game built in Unreal Engine. Players must observe and manipulate their environment using a light switch mechanic to escape an infinite loop within a deceptive house. The game focuses on pure psychological tension with no combat or inventory management.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu launches July 15
The cooperative survival psychological horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is set to launch on July 15 for PlayStation 5. The game focuses on cooperative survival and psychological horror elements.
Alice Creator Making Spiritual Successor, Says No EA Legal Worries
American McGee, creator of Alice: Madness Returns, is developing a spiritual successor to his cult classic games. He has stated that he does not anticipate legal issues with Electronic Arts, who owns the Alice intellectual property, as long as the new project avoids using direct IP elements. This approach mirrors successful spiritual successors like Bloodstained and Yooka-Laylee, offering fans a similar experience without corporate interference.
Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including Slay the Spire 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Planet of Lana II. It also covers releases like The Legend of Khiimori and Lost and Found Co., alongside updates for Ratcheteer DX and Birds Watching. Upcoming titles like My Little Puppy and The House of Hikmah are also featured, along with Ballgame and Echobreaker.
Requiem plays the greatest hits...but I already have the albums | Quarter to Three Review
This review of Resident Evil Requiem explores its attempt to synthesize classic survival horror tension with modern action and first-person psychological horror, drawing on decades of Resident Evil history. The analysis covers the dual-protagonist structure featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, pacing, monster design, sound, atmosphere, and technical performance across platforms.
Resident Evil Requiem Features A Rare Zombie That Can One-Hit Kill Mini-Bosses
Resident Evil Requiem aims to synthesize classic survival horror tension with modern action and first-person psychological horror elements. The review delves into its dual-protagonist structure, pacing, monster design, and technical performance across platforms.
Resident Evil Requiem Review (RE9): The Ultimate Survival Horror
This review of Resident Evil Requiem explores Capcom's attempt to synthesize classic tension, modern action, and psychological horror. It analyzes the dual-protagonist structure featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, pacing, monster design, sound, atmosphere, and technical performance across platforms.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 9 to 13
This weekly feature highlights new game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between March 9 and 13. The lineup includes titles across various genres such as horror, RPG, sports, puzzle, and platformer, with several optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Xbox Game Pass.
Pack Orders, Avoid The Shadows In Order 13 On Xbox And PlayStation
Order 13, a game blending simulation and psychological horror, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by JanduSoft, the game tasks players with fulfilling orders in a mysterious warehouse while protecting their cat and surviving unsettling events.
The Occultist Release Date Set for April 8 as PS5 and Xbox Pre-Orders Go Live
The first-person horror adventure game The Occultist will launch on April 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with pre-orders now live. Developer DALOAR and publisher Daedalic Entertainment released a new developer diary detailing the game's focus on atmospheric psychological horror and environmental storytelling rather than jump scares. A demo is currently available.
Vale’s Echo – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Vale's Echo is a 2D cozy horror adventure game that blends dark comedy and psychological themes. Players guide the protagonist Vale through the underworld, interacting with strange characters and making meaningful choices that affect the story's outcome. A demo is available for download on Steam.
Psychological Horror Puzzle Game 'Subliminal' Launches March 31st
The psychological horror puzzle game Subliminal is set to launch on March 31st. The game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a horror-themed environment.
