Psychological Horror
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ALONE: Mnemophobia – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
ALONE: Mnemophobia is a roguelite psychological horror game featuring both first and third-person perspectives, exploring themes of mental health and trauma. The game's demo is available on Steam, offering a non-linear narrative where player decisions influence outcomes across multiple runs and perspectives.
Interview: Prove You’re Human Dev Talks Humanity, CAPTCHAs & the Uncanny Valley
Remy Siu, Creative Director of Prove You're Human, discusses the game's themes of humanity, the unique implementation of CAPTCHAs as a core mechanic, and the design of its uncanny protagonist. Siu also reflects on lessons learned from developing 1000x Resist, emphasizing increased confidence in their narrative-first approach.
Observe, Interrogate, Expose the Truth. 1990s Japanese Psychological Thriller Wasabi Reveals Its Steam Store Page
Phoenix Game Productions has revealed the Steam store page for their upcoming first-person psychological horror thriller, Wasabi. The game, set in 1990s Japan and developed with Unreal Engine 5, tasks players with investigating murders as a detective who uses a mysterious power to uncover the truth. A gameplay trailer and new screenshots have also been released, with a playable demo planned for the future.
Beyond the Grave: How Lover’s Enigma Shakes Up the Visual Novel Genre with Creeping Psychological Horror
Lover's Enigma distinguishes itself in the visual novel genre by immediately immersing players in psychological horror and grief following the protagonist's husband's mysterious death. The game, developed by FallenCranberry and published by Okasan's Recipe, features a branching narrative with multiple endings, exploring themes of trauma and resilience. It is available on PC via Steam and will be discounted during the Steam Summer Sale.
NEVER LOOK BACK – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
NEVER LOOK BACK is a psychological rule-based horror game where players navigate an infinite office staircase while being pursued by darkness. The game features anomalies that alter item placements and space, and players must manage fear using a rubber duck while resisting the urge to look behind them. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
FEED IT – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
FEED IT is a first-person horror game with a PlayStation 1 aesthetic where players must obey a monster while their survival instincts clash with submission. The game features a maze-like environment, constant choices with consequences, and themes of abuse, derealization, and starvation. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
I've been playing Steam Next Fest demos for over 5 years, and here are the 12 demos you shouldn't miss during…
This guide highlights 12 recommended free demos available during Steam Next Fest, covering a variety of genres and styles. The article provides brief descriptions and developer information for each featured game, encouraging players to try them before the event concludes.
Observer: System Redux launch trailer – Bloober Team’s psychological horror game lands on Nintendo Switch 2
Bloober Team has released a launch trailer for Observer: System Redux, confirming its availability on Nintendo Switch. This psychological horror game places players in the role of investigator Daniel Lazarski, who must hack into the minds of the deceased to uncover a conspiracy. The Nintendo Switch version features new system-specific controls, including optional motion and precise Joy-Con aiming, and supports both handheld and docked play.
SCP: Project Pneuma Reaffirms Its Official Brand Identity Ahead of Launch
Ahead of its launch next month, SCP: Project Pneuma is reaffirming its official brand identity, including its logo and associated assets. The development team is addressing community concerns about similar branding appearing elsewhere, emphasizing that their established visual identity represents the original project. They encourage players and media to refer to official channels for accurate information about the psychological horror game.
SCP: Project Pneuma Chapter I Approaches Launch Next Month, July 2026, Players Prepare to Uncover the Secrets of Site-19
Zatun announced that its first-person psychological horror game, SCP: Project Pneuma Chapter I, will launch in July 2026. Players will step into the role of Dr. Alexie Kolchak, a researcher investigating a containment failure at Site-19. The game features atmospheric exploration, survival gameplay, and encounters with various SCP anomalies.
Needy Girl Overdose Creator Announces Dark Visual Novel Sister Other Paranoia
Serenity Forge and Studio HazeDenki have revealed Sister Other Paranoia, a new dark visual novel featuring psychological horror and surreal storytelling, following the success of Needy Girl Overdose. The game focuses on a student with the ability to see emotional colors, exploring themes of isolation, resentment, and paranoia, with player choices impacting multiple disturbing outcomes. The title will be playable at Anime Expo, with more details expected later.
Sister Other Paranoia gets new publisher Serenity Forge
Serenity Forge has announced it will publish HazeDenki's dark visual novel, Sister Other Paranoia, for Windows PC via Steam in August 2026. The game, which supports Japanese, English, and Chinese, follows a protagonist who develops mind-reading abilities due to extreme sensitivity to others' emotions, leading to isolation and a codependent relationship with his sister.
Serenity Forge Announces Sister Other Paranoia a New Dark Visual Novel from the Creator of NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE
Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Studio HazeDenki announced Sister Other Paranoia, a dark visual novel from the creator of NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE. The game features a retro horror "denpa" atmosphere and focuses on psychological tension, with player choices impacting relationships and character fates. Creator Nyalra will be present at Anime Expo for panels and autograph sessions.
Sister Other Paranoia to be published by Serenity Forge
Serenity Forge will publish HazeDenki's dark visual novel, Sister Other Paranoia, which is set to launch for PC via Steam in 2026. The game, developed by the team behind NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD, features a protagonist who develops mind-reading abilities and delves into a twisted codependency with his sister. It will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
The Scourge | Tai Ương Brings Vietnamese Psychological Horror From 1990s Saigon to Global Steam Players
Rare Reversee has announced the full 1.0 release of their first-person psychological horror game, The Scourge | Tai ương, on Steam for PC. The game, set in 1990s Saigon and featuring Vietnamese urban legends and trauma, has achieved Overwhelmingly Positive reviews since its Early Access launch in October 2024.
Hell Awaits As Hellraiser Revival Locks In October Launch Date
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is set to launch on October 8th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive, the survival horror action game features an original story, with Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead. Players will utilize supernatural abilities and traditional weaponry to navigate a nightmare world and rescue a loved one from the Cenobites.
Growing Creator Traction & Upcoming Steam Summer Sale
Lover's Enigma, a dark psychological horror visual novel, is gaining traction with content creators and will be discounted during the upcoming Steam Summer Sale starting June 25th. Publisher Okasan's Recipe and developer FallenCranberry are promoting the sale to welcome new players to the game's unsettling romance and branching narratives.
Plura Ingenia: Patient 16 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Plura Ingenia: Patient 16 is a first-person psychological horror game where the experience is tailored to the player's personality through unsettling questions and trials. Players wake in a medical facility and must survive by running, hiding, and scavenging while uncovering the mystery of their situation. The game features dynamic hallucinations and encounters that differ between players, making each playthrough unpredictable. A beta demo is available on PC via Steam.
Dark Stream Announced
RedDeer.Games and Skystone Games have announced Dark Stream, an upcoming psychological horror game. The article briefly touches on the game's premise, hinting at a narrative focus.
Control a huge drilling vessel rife with bloody religious symbolism in Mole, a horror sim from former GTFO developers
Mole, a new psychological horror and simulation game from former GTFO developers Off Black Creations, is now available on Steam. Players control a Navigator aboard a massive drilling vessel deep underground, tasked with unraveling mysteries and surviving the descent into madness. The game features first-person exploration, tactile simulation elements, and a story that lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
