Psychological Horror
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – Your Mind Is the Real Enemy
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a psychological horror game where players confront their own fears. The game emphasizes that the player's mind is the primary antagonist, promising a unique and unsettling experience.
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Flick is a first-person psychological horror game where players manipulate light switches to move between a safe reality and nightmarish dimensions within an abandoned family home. Progression involves alternating between these realities to find items and solve puzzles, but illuminating memories attracts a malevolent entity. The game features a body cam perspective and environmental storytelling to uncover a tragic family history.
Welcome to Kowloon’s Claustrophobic Psychological Horror Hits Xbox and PlayStation
The psychological horror game Welcome to Kowloon has been released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, following its initial launch on PC. Developed by a1esska, Notex, N4bA, and Admia, and published by Axyos Games, the first-person experience focuses on atmosphere and exploration within a claustrophobic urban environment.
The Green Light, a first-person psychological horror game, coming to Nintendo Switch
Take It Studio announced that the first-person psychological horror game, The Green Light, developed by Waleedzo, will be ported to consoles including the Nintendo Switch. Release timing for the game, which follows a character named Fred on a journey prompted by a mysterious radio voice, will be shared at a later date.
Take It Studio Bring Psychological Horror Game “The Green Light” to Consoles
Take It Studio announced that its first-person psychological horror game, "The Green Light," will be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game follows Fred, a man whose mundane life unravels into a disturbing journey of isolation and obsession as he seeks escape through a mysterious green light. Take It Studio, known for simulation and narrative-driven titles, is handling the console port.
‘Escape From Umbra’ Now Available: An Atmospheric Survival Horror Inspired by Witchcraft Legends
WildSphere has released its new survival horror and logic-puzzle game, Escape From Umbra, simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and GOG. The game immerses players in an atmosphere of witchcraft and psychological horror, where they must escape a village ruled by a witch using a flashlight and a secret book of clues. A 10% launch discount is available for a limited time on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and GOG, with a playable demo also offered.
Free Epic games Store Game Details for July
The Epic Games Store will offer Luto and Echo Generation: Midnight Edition for free starting July 16th, continuing its weekly giveaway tradition. These PC titles, valued at approximately $45, will be available until July 23rd. Luto is a psychological horror game, while Echo Generation: Midnight Edition is an active-time battle and adventure RPG hybrid.
WHAT DOESN’T BITE MAKES YOU STRONGER: Sergeant Coyle Returns With a New Bitey Ex-Pop to Enforce Order in The Outlast Trials Upcoming Season 7: Project Boneyard
Red Barrels announced Season 7: Project Boneyard for The Outlast Trials, launching July 14 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. This update introduces a new Prison Farm environment, the returning Sergeant Leland Coyle in a new Trial called Locksock the Warden, two new MK-Challenges, a new Ex-Pop enemy called "The Biter," and major reworks to Escalation and Invasion modes. The season also includes new customization features and a Twitch Drops campaign.
Flesh & Wire Is a Spin-Off of the Hit POSTAL Series, First Trailer Out Now
Running With Scissors has revealed Flesh & Wire, a psychological horror spin-off of the POSTAL series, with its first trailer. The game introduces a new protagonist, Angel, and returns to the themes of the original POSTAL. Flesh & Wire is set to release in 2027 for PC and PlayStation 5.
Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville! Is a Psychological Horror in the Guise of a PSX Platformer
Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville! is a PS1-style retro psychological horror game that initially presents as a 1996 3D platformer. Developed by Converting Minds, the game is set to release in Q4 2026 and features a narrative that shifts from a mascot adventure to uncovering the dark secrets of its developer. The game is playable via emulators and a demo is available on Steam.
Psychological Horror Game ‘SOMBRAS: negative frames’ Announces Upcoming Closed Steam Playtest
Indie developer Maboroshi Artworks and publisher Entalto Publishing have announced a closed Steam playtest for their upcoming psychological horror game, SOMBRAS: negative frames. Players can request access via the Steam page to experience the narrative adventure with unique photography mechanics before its Q4 2026 launch on all platforms.
JAWED Psychological Horror Announced
ReinerTheGod Games has announced JA WED, a psychological horror game where players control Adam, a man haunted by the disappearance of his fiancée. The game focuses on dread and personal horror, exploring themes of trauma and silence, rather than jump scares. JA WED is set to release on PC via Steam, with previous titles from the developer including Lost in Voice and The Protagonist.
The Horror Awaits in the Feardemic Publisher Sale Now Live in XBOX Store
Feardemic is holding a publisher sale on the Xbox Store, offering discounts of up to 90% on 35 titles. The sale features a variety of horror subgenres including psychological horror, survival adventure, and deckbuilding roguelikes, with notable discounts on games like Bad Cheese, I Hate This Place, and The Backrooms 1998.
New indie horror MOLE reaches top charts, 97% rating on Steam, Jackscepticeye nominates it as best horror of the year
The indie psychological horror game MOLE, developed by Off Black Creations and published by Oro Interactive, has achieved significant success on Steam with a 97% "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating. The game has been praised by major content creators like Jacksepticeye and is noted for its focus on machinery simulation, isolation, and narrative-driven exploration within a deep-bore drilling machine.
WildSphere Announces ‘Escape From Umbra’, an Atmospheric Survival Horror Inspired by Witchcraft Legends
WildSphere has announced that their new psychological survival horror game, Escape From Umbra, will launch on July 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and GOG. Inspired by witchcraft legends and featuring escape room mechanics, the game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to create a labyrinthine town environment. A playable demo will be available on Steam on July 3rd.
New Playable Demo of ‘Escape From Umbra’ Now Available on GOG and Steam
WildSphere has released a free playable demo for their upcoming psychological horror and puzzle game, Escape From Umbra, on Steam and GOG. The demo offers a 10-15 minute preview of the game's mechanics and story. The full game is set to launch on July 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders available on Xbox consoles.
WAR FANTASY Announcement Trailer: A Technophobic Mindf**k About The Merging Of War Games & Real War
Developer Non-Euclidean has unveiled the announcement trailer for War Fantasy, a psychological horror FPS developed by Nathan Tran. The game explores the merging of war video games and real war, drawing parallels to Spec Ops: The Line and The Stanley Parable. War Fantasy is set to release on Steam, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation 5, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.
First-Person PSX-Style Horror FEED IT Set To Land on Steam on August 17
The psychological horror game FEED IT, developed by Games On A Chair and published by Pretty Soon, is set to release on PC via Steam on August 17th. The game challenges players to survive a symbiotic relationship with an insatiable monster, blending exploration and minimal interactions with a disturbing narrative.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – 15 Things Horror Fans Need to Know
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a co-op PvE extraction shooter with psychological and Lovecraftian horror elements developed by ACE Team, is set to release on July 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a jungle expedition where players must scavenge, survive, and manage madness while dealing with environmental hazards and unreliable senses. It will be priced at $29.99 for the standard edition and $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition, with a free demo available on Steam.
Where Dolls Hang, the Horror Game Inspired by Mexico's Real-Life Island of Dolls, Lets Players Watch Full-Length Horror Movies In-Game
Steelkrill Studio's upcoming psychological survival horror game, Where Dolls Hang, will allow players to watch full-length public-domain horror films within the game world. Inspired by Mexican folklore and the real-life Island of Dolls, the game features detective investigation mechanics, survival elements, and exploration.