Psychological Horror
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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.
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.
