Psychological Horror
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Dragon Quest And Three Other Titles Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play has inducted four new titles into its World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2026: Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, Silent Hill, and Dragon Quest. These games were recognized for their sustained popularity and significant influence on the video game industry and popular culture.
Dread Neighbor Released
Ghostcase and Erabit have launched Dread Neighbor, a first-person psychological horror game for Windows. The sequel to Dread Flats is now available on Steam, featuring a 10% launch discount.
Zangyou Is a Liminal Psychological Horror Where You’re Trapped in a Japanese Office Building
Zangyou is a new psychological horror game from developer and publisher Flicker Point Studio, set to release on PC via Steam. The game focuses on the dread of working late in a deserted Japanese office building, where players must navigate a hostile AI-controlled environment and solve puzzles to escape. Zangyou will feature an Early Access release soon and draws inspiration from The Backrooms.
See a gameplay demo for the co-op psychological horror of The Mound – launching in July
Ace Team has revealed gameplay for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a co-op Lovecraftian psychological horror game launching on July 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will explore a cursed island, fend off monsters with various weapons, and contend with psychological effects that can trick them into harming allies. A demo is expected before launch.
Rite of Osiris Announcement Trailer Released, Steam Page Now Live
Time Break Studios has released the announcement trailer and launched the Steam page for Rite of Osiris, a first-person psychological survival horror game set in ancient Egyptian ruins. Players will explore dark tombs and abandoned sites, managing scarce resources and using physical interaction systems to survive. The game is currently in development for PC.
Psychological Horror Sequel Dread Neighbor Shatters Safety and Reality on PC Today
The psychological horror game Dread Neighbor, a sequel to Dread Flats by indie studio ghostcase, has been released on PC via Steam. Players step into the role of a woman in a dilapidated apartment building, experiencing a progressive loop system that distorts reality and a relentless assailant. The game features a chilling narrative with multiple endings and is inspired by modern Chinese horror media.
Surreal bodycam psychological horror game Dreamcore releases final episode - Dead Mall - on May 21st
The final episode of the surreal body-cam psychological horror game Dreamcore, titled Dead Mall, will be released on May 21st for all platforms. This concluding chapter takes players through an abandoned 1980s-inspired shopping center. The price of Dreamcore will increase to $17.99 on May 21st, but players who purchase before then will receive Dead Mall at no additional cost.
BROKENLORE: DON’T LIE Releases New Demo Ahead of Steam Next Fest
Wired Productions and Serafini Productions have released a new demo for their first-person psychological horror game, BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, ahead of Steam Next Fest. The demo is available now on Steam, with the full game planned for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. The game explores themes of isolation and deteriorating mental state.
Psychological horror visual novel Lover’s Enigma hits Steam this month — MP3s & NPCs
The psychological horror visual novel Lover's Enigma is set to release on Steam on May 20. The game combines dating sim elements with a dark narrative where players investigate the mysterious death of their husband, encountering potential allies and threats within a dangerous cult. A demo is currently available on Steam.
A.A.U. Black Site Hits Steam Early Access May 21
Raspberry Studio's psychological-horror FPS, A.A.U. Black Site, will launch into Early Access on PC on May 21, 2026, featuring its first two missions. The game places players in a chaotic covert operation where they are framed and left stranded. Additional content and features are planned throughout the Early Access period based on player feedback.
Lover’s Enigma Officially Launches on PC, A Dark Romance with a Ghost Husband
FallenCranberry and Okasan's Recipe have announced the official PC release of Lover's Enigma, a dark dating sim and psychological horror visual novel, on May 20th via Steam. The game blends romance with unsettling mystery, featuring a branching narrative with over 100,000 words, multiple endings, and a unique rhythm mini-game system. Future language and platform expansions are planned based on community support.
The Dark Curiosity Announced - A Psychological Sci-Fi Horror on an Abandoned Space Station
Afterlife Studio, founded by solo developer Tamas Sandor, has announced The Dark Curiosity, a psychological sci-fi horror game. Set on an abandoned space station, players must uncover the station's downfall while evading a hostile creature driven by reactive AI. The game is currently available to wishlist on Steam for PC.
Top 5: Best atmospheric horror games | Invision Game Community
This article highlights five atmospheric horror games that prioritize psychological tension and environmental storytelling over traditional action. Titles like The Backrooms Phenomenon, Cronos The New Dawn, Routine, Little Nightmares III, and The Lightkeeper are praised for their ability to create pervasive unease and fear through atmosphere, isolation, and a focus on the player's imagination.
Psychological horror game Empty Heaven: Liminal Dream announced — MP3s & NPCs
Deep One Games has announced Empty Heaven: Liminal Dream, a narrative-driven psychological horror game that eschews traditional jump scares for atmospheric tension and discomfort. Players will explore fragmented dreams shaped by memory and loss as a parent searching for their missing children. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Amnesia: Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – psychological horror game reaches the console
Abylight Studios has released a launch trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Amnesia: Rebirth, describing it as a complete and optimized psychological horror experience. This version, engineered by Abylight, aims to leverage the Nintendo Switch 2's power for enhanced visuals and performance, immersing players in Frictional Games' dark adventure set in the Algerian desert.
Brand New Anomaly Horror The 18th Attic and Captured 2 Unite in a Steam Bundle with 10% OFF!
A new Steam bundle, the Anomaly Horror Collection, has been released, combining the psychological horror games The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game and CAPTURED 2. The bundle offers a 10% discount and features distinct gameplay styles, from investigative anomaly hunting to survival-driven encounters with hostile entities.
Psychological Horror Game About Liminal Dreams and a Missing Family Reveals First Details and Steam Page
Deep One Games has announced Empty Heaven: Liminal Dream, a narrative-driven psychological horror game focused on liminal spaces and a missing family. The game eschews traditional horror elements like jumpscares and chases, instead building tension through atmosphere and unsettling environments. Players explore fragmented dreams within a single house, piecing together a story through environmental discovery and interpretation.
Total Chaos launch trailer – psychological horror game hits Nintendo Switch 2
The psychological horror game Total Chaos has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with a new trailer. Developed by Sam Prebble of Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Infogrames, an Atari label, the game features a brutal, atmospheric nightmare blending survival horror elements. It runs at up to 1080P docked and 720P handheld, with selectable performance modes targeting 30FPS or 60FPS.
Metro 2039 Surpasses One Million Wishlists Worldwide
Developer 4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has surpassed one million wishlists worldwide within two weeks of its reveal. The game is set to launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Author Dmitry Glukhovsky suggested the title should be considered an "experience" rather than just a game due to its thematic depth.
These 12+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)
The first week of May brings a modest lineup of new games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including MOTORSLICE, Wax Heads, and Mixtape. PlayStation VR2 also receives Evil Inside VR. Additionally, PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can claim EA Sports FC 24, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols.
