Psychological Horror
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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.
Skystone Games and RedDeer.Games Unveil Dark Stream, a First-Person Horror Game Where Your Twitch Chat Decides Your Fate
Skystone Games and RedDeer.Games have unveiled Dark Stream, a first-person psychological horror game where players are a disgraced content creator exploring a haunted house during a live stream. The game features real-time Twitch chat integration, where audience reactions can influence the paranormal events within the house. A demo is available now on Steam, with the full game coming to PC.
BrokenLore: FOLLOW Review | TheXboxHub
BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a prequel first-person horror game that delves into the personal struggles of Anne, focusing on themes of body image and family relationships. While visually and audibly impressive with strong narrative elements, the reviewer found it less resonant than its predecessor, BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW, feeling more like an interlude than a full installment. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Launches This September
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is set to launch on September 10th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Publisher Wired Productions and developer Serafini Productions confirmed the release date alongside a new playable demo available during Steam Next Fest. The psychological horror game focuses on themes of isolation, memory, and trauma, following the story of Junko.
Wired Productions Announce BrokenLore: DON'T LIE Will Launch September 10 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Wired Productions and Serafini Productions announced that the Japanese psychological horror game BrokenLore: DON'T LIE will launch on September 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest. The game explores themes of isolation, trauma, and fractured memory from the perspective of a hikikomori named Junko.
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE launches September 10
The psychological horror game BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is set to launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Publisher Wired Productions and developer Serafini Productions announced the release date, with a new demo available now on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The game focuses on a woman named Junko experiencing unraveling reality within her apartment.
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Scheduled To Release On September 10, 2026
Serafini Productions has announced that BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, the next installment in their first-person psychological horror series, will be released on September 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This entry focuses on a new protagonist, Junko, exploring themes of loneliness and mental health, and will feature full Japanese voice acting. A demo will also be available during the Steam Next Fest in June 2026.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 15, 2026
This week's gaming releases include MOLE, a psychological horror simulation for PC, and COPA CITY, a sports and simulation strategy game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG, and R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, a turn-based tactics collection, are also launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA Sports UFC 6 will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the interview simulation RPG Thank You For Your Application is set for PC release.
Absurdist horror Good Children Say Grace gets demo
The absurdist psychological horror game Good Children Say Grace has released a demo for PC via Steam. The game, set on an Eastern European island in the 1980s, features branching narratives and choices that impact the story's outcome. A full release date has not yet been announced.
Everything we know about Silent Hill: Townfall and its foggy Scottish town
Konami, Annapurna Interactive, and developer Screen Burn Interactive have announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will be released on September 24, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is set in the Scottish town of St. Amelia in 1996 and explores themes of guilt and psychological horror with a first-person perspective.
Brokenlore: FOLLOW Review – Growing Up Too Fast
BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a sequel that refines the psychedelic horror and thematic depth of its predecessor, focusing on protagonist Anne's adult struggles with her mother's influence. While the narrative and character design are compelling, the game suffers from convoluted level progression and a lack of combat. Despite these issues, the audio design and visuals are strong, making it a polished and insightful experience for fans of slow-burn psychological horror.
