Psychological Horror
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Saccharine Echo: Paranormal Dating Novel or Something More?
Saccharine Echo, a visual novel released on Xbox Series X|S, blends otome conventions with psychological horror elements inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass." Players guide Alice through her struggles with loneliness and self-rejection, making choices that shape her relationship with the enigmatic and morally gray character, Dinah. The game features pixel art, a distinct color palette, and explores themes of trauma, manipulation, and the nature of love.
Rock, Paper, Severed Revealed – A Deadly Horror Twist on a Childhood Classic
Indie developer Buzzin’ Games has revealed Rock, Paper, Severed, a horror game based on the classic hand game, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. In this twisted version, losing a round results in the loss of a finger, with players aiming to survive against a mysterious 'Entity' or other players. The game features psychological tension, strategic elements, and a cast of characters with their own secrets.
Saccharine Echo – Romance, Horror And A Very Unsettling Mirror
Saccharine Echo, a psychological visual novel developed by Neverliss and published by Xitilon, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game blends supernatural horror, romance, and choice-driven storytelling in a modern Scottish setting, focusing on a protagonist named Alice and her mysterious relationship with an entity named Dinah trapped within an antique mirror.
The Alley Demo Is Available Now on Steam
A free demo for the first-person psychological horror game The Alley is now available on Steam. Developed by AIXLAB, Smilegate, and Thermite Games, the game features supernatural investigation and Korean folk horror elements within maze-like Korean alleyways. The demo offers approximately 30 minutes of gameplay and supports multiple languages.
Psalm 2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Psalm 2 is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator where players explore fragmented realities within an elevator, uncovering mysteries on each floor. The game features a total playtime of 35-50 minutes, with a terrifying 15-minute beta demo available on Steam that emphasizes atmosphere and jump scares.
The story trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, an upcoming survival horror game, reveals more of the twisted…
The story trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, an upcoming survival horror game, offers a glimpse into its narrative of a mother searching for her lost daughter and other missing girls in Sicily. The trailer hints at a blend of survival and psychological horror elements, with a focus on a twisting villa and demonic inhabitants. A gameplay reveal is scheduled for June 7 during The PC Gaming Show.
Demos and Freebies
The Alley, a first-person psychological horror game, is now available on PC via Steam. Players explore a maze-like environment, using a camera to differentiate between supernatural traces and deceptive apparitions.
The Backrooms Creeps Onto Xbox
The Backrooms, a horror game developed and published by Puppet Combo, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The game focuses on atmospheric horror, exploring liminal spaces and unsettling environments rather than jump scares or monsters. It follows an office worker trapped in an endless nightmare dimension.
Live with a monster in FEED IT.
Games On A Chair and Pretty Soon have revealed FEED IT, a psychological horror game where players must feed a creature. The game features a disturbing premise, multiple endings, and draws inspiration from titles like Silent Hill. A demo will be available in June during Steam Next Fest, with the full release planned for summer 2026 on PC.
N.E.R.D heading to Nintendo Switch
Forever Entertainment announced that the point-and-click adventure game N.E.R.D will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2026, for $7.99. The game features cinematic presentation with real actors, challenging puzzles, and a psychological horror atmosphere inspired by escape rooms.
Silent Hill f Sales Surpass 2 Million, Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses Six Million Players
Konami announced that Silent Hill f has sold over two million units worldwide, while the Silent Hill 2 remake has surpassed six million players across sales and subscription services. Silent Hill 2 is available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, featuring updated graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics.
Head beneath the waves and pull up "corpses from an oil-drenched nightmare" in the ocean-fear inducing KEROGEN
KEROGEN is a forthcoming psychological horror game where players control a drone operator named Oteil, investigating a sunken oil tanker. The game features underwater exploration, object investigation, and a narrative exploring body dysphoria and consciousness transfer, with a distinct low-poly, PS1-esque visual style. It is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Dark Stream: Go Live. Stay Alive.
Skystone Games has announced Dark Stream, a first-person psychological horror investigation game developed by RedDeer.Games, set to release on PC in 2026. Players take on the role of a disgraced content creator livestreaming from a haunted house, with integrated Twitch chat influencing gameplay. The game challenges players to survive paranormal encounters by observing, interpreting, and experimenting with their tools to uncover the house's dark past.
Psychological Horror Dating Sim 'Lover’s Enigma' Launches Later This Month; New Trailer Streaming Now
FallenCranberry and Okasan's Recipe announced that the psychological horror dating sim Lover's Enigma will launch for PC via Steam on May 20. The game follows a woman investigating her husband's death, uncovering a mystery involving grief, trauma, and a cult, with branching choices affecting relationships and story outcomes.
Retro Survival Horror where the monsters are not the scariest thing; the truth and sacrifices we made to get here are.
Saint of Chains, a retro-inspired survival horror game developed by MystiveDev, has been released on Steam for $12.99. The game features PS2-era visuals, psychological horror elements, and a story about a father trying to save his family from a demonic cult. MystiveDev is a team formed by brothers Bobby and Zhanko, who previously worked on Alan Sharp and Mirror Forge.
PS Store Drops Free Intense PS5 Game Out of Nowhere
The PlayStation Store has released a free PlayStation 5 game titled 'Schizophrenia', developed by TheCourget. This short, linear psychological horror experience features a dark narrative and is available without a PlayStation Plus subscription. The game also offers quick trophy opportunities for players.
Lover’s Enigma Goes Viral on X Ahead of May 20th PC Launch
Developer FallenCranberry and publisher Okasan's Recipe announced that Lover's Enigma, a dark dating sim and psychological horror visual novel, will launch on PC via Steam on May 20th. The game has recently gained significant attention on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of its release. Lover's Enigma blends romance with unsettling mystery, exploring themes of love, grief, and hidden truths through branching choices and psychological tension.
Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds Intriguing
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has outlined his vision for a new game called "Hollow Point." The proposed two-player cooperative title would blend elements of John Wick, Carrie, and Lovecraft Country, featuring an ex-Marine with guns and a young woman with psychic powers battling Lovecraftian monsters in a New England town during a hurricane.
3D psychological horror adventure game A Passing in the Night announced for PC
Publisher PLAYISM and developer .iris have announced the 3D psychological horror adventure game A Passing in the Night for PC. Further details about the game's release and content are expected soon.
Echograph combines Fatal Frame and Resident Evil in one creepy package
Echograph is an upcoming isometric survival horror game developed by Pappy's Pipe Dream that blends Resident Evil-style exploration with Fatal Frame-inspired ghost combat. Players control Layla, who returns to her family manor to uncover the truth behind a tragedy. The game features a unique mechanic where players use a camera to capture ghosts, dealing more damage the closer they are.
