Psychological Horror
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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.
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.
