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Metro 2039 Revealed – A Dark New Chapter Takes The Series Back Underground
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic saga, set to launch this winter on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The story-driven single-player FPS will delve into darker, more personal psychological territory with a new protagonist called The Stranger, while retaining familiar Metro gameplay elements.
Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it
4A Games has officially unveiled Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, which will return to the confined tunnels of the Moscow Metro. The story, co-written by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, is influenced by the war in Ukraine and explores the psychological toll on its inhabitants. Metro 2039 is set for a winter release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, featuring a rebuilt 4A Engine with enhanced ray tracing.
DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF R’LYEH IN CTHULHU: THE COSMIC ABYSS, OUT NOW ON PC AND CONSOLES
NACON and Big Bad Wolf have released their new narrative investigation and psychological horror game, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. Players assume the role of occult investigator Noah, tasked with unraveling a mystery that leads to the sunken city of R'lyeh. The game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Dives Deep Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, a narrative investigation and psychological horror game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a descent into madness where knowledge itself is dangerous, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and incorporating a sanity mechanic tied to player decisions.
Metro 2039 Will Feature A New Protagonist, Out This Winter
4A Games announced Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, set to release this winter for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature a new protagonist known as The Stranger and will delve deeper into psychological horror, with its narrative influenced by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and Dmitry Glukhovsky's anti-war stance.
LOOP//ERROR Expands Beyond the Desktop with a New Psychological Horror Novel Launching Globally on Amazon.
Dark Product announced the global release of LOOP//ERROR, a psychological horror novel that expands the universe of the PC video game Loop//Error. The novel, available on Amazon, reconstructs fragments of a lost online community from the early internet era, exploring themes of memory, identity, and reality collapse. It serves as a companion to the game, offering a deeper, more interpretive perspective on the same events.
Without A Dawn – A Quiet, Unsettling Descent Into The Mind
Without A Dawn is a psychological visual novel that offers a quiet, unsettling horror experience focused on introspection and atmosphere. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, the game utilizes a distinctive pseudo-ASCII art style to create a fragmented, dreamlike quality. It eschews jump scares for a lingering sense of unease, making it suitable for players who appreciate slow-paced, reflective narratives over action.
Puppetsite – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Puppetsite is a narrative-driven psychological horror game where players must uncover secrets related to a strange puppet and a television channel. The game involves solving puzzles and navigating a hostile, interactive environment. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Psychological Horror Game Dread Neighbor Stalks a May 7 Launch for PC
The psychological horror game Dread Neighbor is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 7, 2026. Developed by indie studio ghostcase, the game is a sequel to Dread Flats and will feature multi-perspective storytelling, new locations, and intense chase sequences. A DLC for Dread Flats will be released on April 30, 2026.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Brings Weaponless Horror Philosophy to Consoles
Dragonis Games is releasing Necrophosis: Full Consciousness on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 28, 2026, featuring a weaponless horror philosophy. The game's complete edition includes the Subconsciousness DLC and a bonus copy of the studio's previous title, The Shore. This release aims to challenge the action-heavy trends in the horror genre by focusing on pure vulnerability and psychological terror, inspired by the art of Zdzisław Beksiński.
Total Chaos getting Nintendo Switch 2 release
Apogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive announced that the psychological horror game Total Chaos will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026. The port will feature 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolutions, targeting 60 frames per second, and will include the New Game+ update content.
Layers Of Fear Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch 2
Meridiem will release a physical edition of Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition for the Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2026. This edition includes both Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, all DLC, a lenticular postcard, and an art book. The game features immersive first-person gameplay, interwoven stories of creators, and rebuilt visuals with HDR and ray tracing.
Meridiem Announces Physical Edition of Layers of Fear for Nintendo Switch 2
Meridiem announced a physical edition of Layers of Fear - The Final Masterpiece Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on September 18, 2026. This collection bundles Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, and all DLC, along with new chapters that connect the narratives. Developed by Bloober Team, the definitive edition features enhanced visuals with ray tracing and a new original score.
Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition unveils Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
Meridiem Games and Bloober Team have announced a physical release for Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for September 18, 2026. This edition includes the base game, Inheritance DLC, The Final Note DLC, Layers of Fear 2, The Final Prologue, and The Lighthouse Chapter, along with a special case, lenticular postcard, and art book.
Czech anomaly horror where dying reveals the story - Echoes of Sin: Confusion
Echoes of Sin: Confusion, an upcoming first-person psychological horror game from solo developer REDcoris, utilizes a unique looping system where dying is integral to progression and narrative discovery. The game features randomized anomalies, no tutorials, and an atmospheric hospital-inspired environment, with a PC release planned for Q2 2026.
Among The Sleep - Coming to iOS & Android, June 2nd! Pre-Register Now!
Krillbite Studio and Snapbreak Games announced that the psychological horror adventure game Among the Sleep will be released on iOS and Android on June 2nd, with pre-registration now open. The game allows players to experience the world through the eyes of a two-year-old child, exploring surreal environments and uncovering a narrative focused on themes of childhood and vulnerability.
Mayfly is a short story-based, quiet horror game set aboard a narrowboat in northern England
Indie studio BACKYARD ZOO has released a demo for their debut quiet horror game, Mayfly, available on Steam. The game follows Caroline Miller's descent into a twisted reality as she searches for her missing husband, featuring voice acting by Tammy King. The full game is also available to wishlist on Steam.
Mascot Horror Game Dark Pals: The 1st Floor Announces 1 May Steam Launch Date
Skunx Games announced that its mascot horror game, Dark Pals: The 1st Floor, will launch on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026. The game features psychological horror elements set in an abandoned children's asylum and incorporates transmedia storytelling through YouTube content. This title is the first in a planned series.
Cult horror game Doki Doki Literature Club pulled from Google Play Store for its "depiction of sensitive themes" and content that "violates" its TOS
Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to its depiction of sensitive themes and violation of terms of service. Developer Team Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to reinstate the game on the platform and explore alternative Android distribution methods. The cult psychological horror visual novel remains available on iOS, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation.
Who Are You!? Episode 1 Out Now news
The psychological horror game 'Who Are You!?' Episode 1 is now available, drawing inspiration from real UFO research and experiences. The developers express gratitude to their supporters and encourage players to report any bugs encountered on their Discord server to aid in ongoing fixes and improvements for future episodes.
