Psychological Horror
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War Fantasy är "The Stanley Parable möter Spec Ops: The Line"
War Fantasy is a new game from developer Non-Euclidean that draws comparisons to The Stanley Parable and Spec Ops: The Line. Players will experience psychological horror and non-Euclidean environments as they question the nature of war and simulation. The game is expected to feature modern weaponry and a manic commander, with no release date announced and a confirmation that no generative AI was used in its creation.
Day at the Office – Prologue Download | Alpha Beta Gamer
Day at the Office: Prologue is a psychological horror game where players navigate a shifting office maze while being tormented by phone calls from a malicious entity. The game emphasizes resource management, critical decision-making, and a blend of combat and stealth as players attempt to escape and uncover answers about their past.
Marvel star says he "didn't have any thoughts" about Backrooms' "viral nature", was just drawn to its "deep psychological resonance"
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor discussed his involvement in the upcoming Backrooms movie adaptation, stating he was drawn to its deep psychological resonance rather than its viral nature. Director Kane Parsons, who created the original YouTube series, helmed the film, which explores Ejiofor's character's descent into the titular dimension. The film is set to release on May 29.
UNSEEN: A VR Horror Anthology Coming Soon to Meta Quest and Later to Major VR Platforms
Ronin Game Studio is developing UNSEEN, a VR horror anthology set to launch first on Meta Quest, with other VR platforms to follow. The game features three distinct stories blending psychological horror, cosmic dread, and dark sci-fi, inspired by classic anthology series and haunted attractions. Founder Patrick Haraguti highlighted the studio's focus on immersive storytelling and pushing VR horror boundaries.
TABLE 9 BRINGS “THE EXIT 8, BUT YOU’RE A BARISTA” TO STEAM JUNE 8
Solo developer UsamaIndieDev announced that the psychological horror game Table 9 will launch on Steam for Windows and macOS on June 8, 2026. The game challenges players to serve coffee in a looping late-night cafe and identify subtle anomalies to prevent the shift from resetting.
BrokenLore: ASCEND – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
BrokenLore: ASCEND is a first-person psychological horror game where players control Japanese rooftop climbers attempting to ascend Japan's tallest skyscraper. The gameplay blends intense climbing mechanics with stealth horror, as players must evade a supernatural entity while confronting their fears of irrelevance.
Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME launches in October
Tohakusha Inc. has announced that their psychological horror mystery adventure game, Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, will launch on PC via Steam on October 22, 2026. The game allows players to influence the narrative by interacting with an idol streamer's broadcasts through comments and donations, with an original soundtrack by Kikuo.
Dreamcore Launch Now Complete
Montraluz and Tlön Industries have released Dead Mall, the final chapter of their psychological exploration game Dreamcore. The game, described as being set in the largest liminal world ever made, is now available for Windows.
A.A.U. Black Site Launches into Steam Early Access – Survive the Nightmare in Uzovnica
A.A.U. Black Site, a bodycam psychological-horror FPS from Raspberry Studio and IZilla Games, has launched on Steam Early Access for $14.99. The game features two playable missions with plans for more content based on player feedback. Players step into the role of a framed operative stranded in the abandoned region of Uzovnica, Serbia.
Final episode of surreal bodycam psychological horror game Dreamcore launches today on all platforms
The final episode of the surreal body-cam psychological horror game Dreamcore, titled Dead Mall, has launched today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. Developed by Montraluz and published by Tlön Industries, this episode takes players through an abandoned 1980s shopping center with a focus on open exploration and atmosphere over puzzles. The game has received positive reviews since its initial launch in January.
DeMon Researcher 2 Announced — A Darker, Deeper Descent into Grief and Horror
STUDIO C-illy_B has announced DeMon Researcher 2, the sequel to their indie sci-fi survival horror game, set to release on Steam for PC on June 1st, 2026. The game will delve into themes of grief and love, featuring a new 'Green Dungeon' environment and a monster driven by unresolved loss. This installment promises a darker, deeper narrative experience focusing on psychological dread and humanity's desperation.
You Were Never Alone: LAG KILLS Opens Round 2 of Public Playtesting
DERANGED GAMES and Zemore Indie Games have launched the second round of public playtesting for their upcoming PC survival horror game, LAG KILLS, on Steam. Players can request access to experience the game's tension-driven horror, stealth mechanics, and adaptive AI. The full release is scheduled for 2026, with online co-op planned but not available during this testing phase.
Scarlet Wolf dropping on Nintendo Switch next month
Sometimes You and Graven Visual Novels announced that the psychological horror visual novel Scarlet Wolf will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 3, 2026. The game features a grim atmosphere, unusual character designs, and an original soundtrack, following a protagonist who must confront his past by navigating traps and fighting monsters.
DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL… Prime Time Returns to The Outlast Trials With New MK-Challenges, Rewards, and Added Prime Asset Pressure
The Outlast Trials has launched its Season 6.1 update, titled 'Prime Time,' introducing a new limited-time event that increases the pressure with multiple Prime Assets appearing in trials. This update also adds new MK-Challenges, cosmetic rewards, and extends Routine Therapy durations to two weeks. The game, developed by Red Barrels, is a co-op psychological horror experience set during the Cold War.
Saccharine Echo Review | TheXboxHub
Saccharine Echo is a short visual novel that explores mature themes of toxic relationships and domestic abuse, but struggles to handle them with the necessary nuance. The game features a claustrophobic setting and limited player choices, leading to an unsettling experience for the reviewer. Despite an intriguing premise and mixed media art style, the narrative felt clumsy and the execution unappealing, compounded by bugs and typos.
Annihilated - A Dark RPG Where You Can Only Save ONE - Hit 100,000 Wishlists!
Developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games announced that their dark RPG Annihilated has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The game, which features a unique mechanic where players can only save one broken party member, is set to launch on PC on July 22, 2026. Annihilated will also be playable at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto.
SUBSELF: Lies Deep announced. Descend into the depths during Steam Ocean Fest and uncover what should have remained forgotten.
SUBSELF: Lies Deep, a psychological underwater horror game, has been announced for PC via Steam with a playable demo available during Steam Ocean Fest. Players will explore a mysterious, abandoned research facility in the depths of an alien ocean, managing resources and confronting psychological horror. The game is set to release on Steam in 2026.
Removing Doki Doki Literature Club from Google Is a Bad Idea (for Google)
Google has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store and Android App Store, citing its inappropriate content. Developers Dan Salvato and Serenity Forge confirmed the removal, while other platforms like Steam still offer the game. This decision has sparked community outrage and discussions about censorship and arbitrary policy enforcement, especially given the game's 2017 release date.
Arcadia Cafe - a domestic psychological horror game about the fear of walking home at night - is now available on Steam
Arcadia Cafe, a domestic psychological horror game focusing on the anxieties of walking home at night, is now available on Steam for PC. The game aims to create a tense, grounded horror experience by utilizing everyday reality and urban environments as its source of fear, rather than supernatural threats.
The Iris App - Free Online Browser Game
The Iris App is a free online browser-based psychological horror and simulation game where players interact with an AI assistant named IRIS. IRIS remembers player interactions across sessions, evolves emotionally, and manipulates the player's virtual smartphone and social contacts, leading to various unsettling endings.
