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Mouthwashing is finally on consoles and Xbox Game Pass, and it's a Halloween must for horror fans
The first-person horror adventure game Mouthwashing, developed by Wrong Organ, is now available on consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, as well as on Xbox Game Pass. Praised for its masterful environmental design, strong audio, and impactful, non-chronological story, the game offers a psychological horror experience rather than relying on jump scares. It is also currently available at a 40 percent discount on Steam.
The Red Nun Returns In Remothered’s Terrifying Final Chapter
Stormind Games has released Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the final chapter in its survival horror series, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game, priced at £24.99 for the Standard Edition and £33.49 for the Deluxe Edition, continues the story of Susan searching for her missing daughter amidst Sicilian folklore and psychological terror. It features new mechanics like Retrocognition and Hypnosis, with voice acting from Cissy Jones and Maggie Robertson, and a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka and Aram Shahbazians.
A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law…
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free micro psychological horror experience that serves as a 'playable teaser' for a cancelled Silent Hill-inspired game. Developed by Brian Clarke, the game offers a creepy found-footage experience with a significant mid-game twist, playable in about 30-60 minutes. Publisher DreadXP supported the decision to release the project for free, allowing fans to experience a piece of the cancelled game.
The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween
This article presents a curated list of 13 horror video games suitable for playing during Halloween, covering a range of platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and VR. The selection includes titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Iron Lung, offering a mix of survival horror, psychological scares, and unique gameplay experiences.
Mouthwashing shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Mouthwashing, a first-person horror game from Critical Reflex and Wrong Organ, will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026. A physical release will also be available at a later date via Fangamer. The game follows the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter.
Psychological horror fishing game Hookeye gets December 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
The psychological horror fishing game Hookeye is set to release on December 9 for PC via Steam. Developed by indie duo Mallorian and FloralNoise, the game features a narrative of obsession and loss with mechanics involving risk, reward, and resource management. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Control Resonant Is Everything The First Game Wasn’t, And That’s Why It Works
Control Resonant significantly diverges from its predecessor by shifting the protagonist to Dylan Faden and exploring themes of reversed roles and self-worth. The game's narrative design and surreal environments, inspired by sources like M.C. Escher, create a unique experience that recontextualizes characters like Casper Darling, revealing a darker past.
Silver Pines Is A 2D Silent Hill Meets Alan Wake, And It Even Scares Me At Its Lowest Price
Silver Pines is a new Metroidvania game that blends atmospheric tension reminiscent of Silent Hill and Alan Wake with challenging combat and puzzles. Players control private investigator Red Walker searching for a missing musician in a mysterious town. The game is currently available at a 25% launch discount.
Grab a secret agent game with a 95% Steam rating for free this week, plus a psychological horror spin on Mickey Mouse
The Epic Games Store is offering Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise and Bad Cheese for free this week. Agent A is a 1960s spy-themed adventure game with escape-room puzzles, boasting an 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam rating. Bad Cheese is a psychological horror game with a 1920s animation style, featuring a rodent helping its father in a haunted house. Both titles are available until October 22.
Horror Game Jiaohun Has Secrets, Demons, and Pagers | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026
Jiaohun is a new Y2K-era psychological horror game set in 1999 China, developed by 12AM Blackout. The game explores themes of unfulfilled desires manifesting as terrifying inner demons.
Eerie PS5 Adventure Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
The psychological horror adventure game Time To Wake Up is now available on PlayStation 5 and PC for $14.99, with a 20% launch discount. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game features a unique blinking mechanic to alter environments and solve puzzles. Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for later in 2026.
Tim Burton Horror Lives In Weird Steam Adventure That Reminds Me Of The Creepiest 2010s Games
Hell Is Other People, a psychological horror game from indie developer Miss Self Destruct, is set to release soon on PC. The game focuses on social anxiety, featuring a protagonist who must manage shifting emotions and understand social cues. Its Tim Burton-esque aesthetic and themes of isolation evoke nostalgia for creepy 2010s games.
Every Remedy game has an 'absolute evil lurking' at its core that affects the music, says Control Resonant composer, and he uses the player's 'intelligence and the ability to think' to portray the 'psychological aspect' in the soundtrack
Petri Alanko, composer for Control, discusses how Remedy Entertainment infuses a sense of 'absolute evil' and psychological depth into the soundtracks of all their games. He emphasizes that Remedy trusts players' intelligence to interpret these themes, avoiding overt guidance and instead using musical cues to evoke emotional responses.
Konami is already thinking about the next wave of Silent Hill games
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is already planning future Silent Hill projects beyond the initial wave of announced titles. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of recent games like Silent Hill: Townfall and emphasized the importance of continuing the franchise with strong psychological horror narratives and varied gameplay experiences.
BrokenLore: ASCEND Will Make Heights Even More Frightening In 2027
BrokenLore: ASCEND is set to launch in January 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, combining psychological horror with free climbing in a recreation of Tokyo Tower. Players will navigate Elysium Tower as climbers Ren and Yui, facing not only the dangers of heights and the environment but also a creature from Japanese folklore known as the Rokurokubi.
BECROWNED Brings Its Surreal Horror To Consoles In 2027
BECROWNED, a surreal horror game from Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q1 2027, alongside its PC release. The game has evolved significantly since its initial reveal, now drawing inspiration from grindhouse cinema, surreal French horror, and Russian cultural influences, promising a unique and unsettling experience.
2023 PS5 Adventure Game 70% Off on PS Store, DLC Included
The PlayStation 5 adventure game Fort Solis is currently available at a 70% discount on the PlayStation Store as part of a limited-time offer. The 'Terra Edition' bundle, which includes the base game along with a digital artbook and soundtrack, is priced at $10.49 until October 8. The game, developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games, features voice acting from Troy Baker and Roger Clark and is described as a psychological horror experience set on a Martian mining station.
Anime-inspired survival horror game Signal Veil announced — MP3s & NPCs
Serafini Productions and Time Hunters have announced Signal Veil, an anime-inspired survival horror game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players control Aki Mizuno, a teenage girl who uses a special cellphone to interact with spirits and investigate disappearances at Nishikawa High School, blending classic survival horror mechanics with a 90s anime aesthetic.
Heartworm launch trailer – lo-fi psychological horror thriller hits Nintendo Switch 2
DreadXP and Vincent Adinolfi have released Heartworm, a lo-fi psychological horror thriller, on Nintendo Switch. The game blends classic survival horror elements with modern gameplay, featuring PSX-style visuals and multiple endings. Players control Sam, who investigates supernatural visions connected to her grandfather's passing.
Signal Veil – The Survival Horror Game Where Your Phone Is Your Only Guide
Signal Veil is a new psychological survival horror game from Serafini Productions and Time Hunters, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players control Aki Mizuno, who uses a haunted mobile phone to investigate supernatural events and disappearances at Nishikawa High School, while managing her own deteriorating sanity. The game blends classic survival horror mechanics with a 90s anime-inspired visual style and emphasizes careful resource management and strategic combat.
