Psychological Horror
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20 Horror Games to Keep an Eye on in 2026 and Beyond
The horror game genre is set for a significant expansion with ambitious titles planned for 2026 and beyond. This list highlights 20 upcoming horror games, including Silent Hill: Townfall, which focuses on psychological storytelling, atmospheric tension, and narrative-driven experiences with surreal horror elements and puzzles.
Lihiman Adds a Dark Twist to the Cozy Family Simulation Genre on Steam - GameHaunt
Indie studio Faithbulls, with co-developers Dawn and Antagonist, has released Lihiman on Steam, a short psychological horror game that subverts the cozy family simulation genre. The game begins with cheerful domestic scenes before revealing disturbing secrets and glitches, warning players that it is not what it seems. Lihiman is available on PC via Steam and offers a 1-3 hour experience with full English text.
Gamincat Unveils Concept Movie for AI Horror Adventure ERROR: Ai.lien Set to Launch on Steam in 2026 - GameHaunt
Gamincat, Inc. has announced that its AI romance horror game, ERROR:Ai.lien, will launch on Steam for PC in 2025. The game explores themes of AI obsession and control, with the AI character Airi adapting to player interactions. Gamincat CEO Norikazu Hayashi hinted at a budget-friendly price point for the indie title.
The Darkness Awaits In Unmourned On Xbox
The first-person psychological horror game Unmourned is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £24.99, following its earlier release on Steam and PlayStation 5. Developed by Codebros Studio, the game focuses on building unease and playing with player perception as Jason unravels the dark history of his new home.
Birthday Boy Launches On Xbox – A Celebration That Should Never Have Happened?
Birthday Boy, a first-person psychological horror game from Playstige Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £4.99. The game explores themes of trauma and memory through the story of Brian, who must confront his disturbing childhood past. It focuses on atmosphere and environmental storytelling rather than jump scares.
Resident Evil Requiem Update Adds Photo Mode, Enhanced Character Expressions, and Fixes
Capcom has released an update for Resident Evil Requiem, introducing a new photo mode accessible from the pause menu. The update also includes enhancements to character expressions in cutscenes, numerous bug fixes for gameplay and visual issues, and corrections for typographical errors. Resident Evil Requiem is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
SILENT HILL f Free DLC Released for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE!
KOEI TECMO America, Team NINJA, and KONAMI have released a free collaboration DLC for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, adding Silent Hill f's Shimizu Hinako's iconic uniform and mask. The remake of the 2003 psychological horror game features enhanced graphics and sound, and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A Steam bundle offering both games at a discount is also available.
Project Songbird: Unravel Shadows and Survive a Cinematic World of Suspense
Project Songbird is a first-person cinematic narrative psychological horror game from Fyre Games, developed by Connor Rush. Players control Dakota, a musician seeking solitude in the Appalachian forest to record an album, encountering suspenseful challenges inspired by arthouse horror films and narrative-driven games. The game features ranged and melee combat, stealth options, a stellar voice cast, and a permadeath system.
Silent Hill: Townfall – Everything you need to know about the next Silent Hill game
Silent Hill: Townfall is a new psychological horror spin-off set in 1980s Scotland, developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive and Konami. The game will feature a first-person perspective, combat against monsters, and puzzle-solving, with a unique CRTV mechanic for detecting enemies. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5.
Horror Masterpiece Amnesia: Rebirth is coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Abylight Studios announced that Frictional Games' psychological horror title Amnesia: Rebirth will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 30, 2026. The game, originally released on PC in 2020, has been optimized for the new hardware. The article also mentions the recent release of SOMA for the Nintendo Switch.
Psychological Horror RPG “Akolyta” Launches Gamefound Campaign to Fund Episode 1 Development
Indie developer Pterosoft Studio has launched a Gamefound campaign to fund the first episode of their psychological horror RPG, Akolyta. The game, built in Unreal Engine 5, focuses on serious themes of mental health and trauma, with narrative elements co-written by a licensed psychologist. The campaign aims to raise €250,000 to develop and release Episode 1.
Sing for us: Project Songbird now available for console and PC
The narrative-driven psychological horror game Project Songbird is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by solo indie studio FYRE Games, the title features a 4-5 hour story, cinematic presentation, and combat encounters. A launch trailer and a 10% discount for PlayStation 5 and PC players are available.
PS5 Launches Interesting New Adventure Game to Great Reviews
Project Songbird, a new psychological horror adventure game, has launched on PlayStation 5 to positive reviews, holding a Metacritic score of 80/100. Developed by Conner Rush of FYRE Games, the $15.99 title offers a 4-5 hour narrative experience where players control a musician named Dakota.
Dark Trip Meta Quest Review | Terminal Gamer
Dark Trip is a VR horror experience for Meta Quest that immerses players in a German laboratory where hallucinogens are key to uncovering the truth. This unsettling and mind-bending game questions whether its short but memorable experience justifies its price.
Psychological Romantic Horror Bishoujo 'ERROR:Ai.lien' About an Obsessive AI Girlfriend Gets New Trailer
Indie developer Gamincat has released a new trailer for ERROR:Ai.lien, a psychological romantic horror visual novel set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. The game explores a player's relationship with an obsessive AI girlfriend named Airi, blending visual novel storytelling with light adventure gameplay and stealth elements. The title features fully voiced Japanese dialogue and a soundtrack that shifts between calm and unsettling themes.
“She Understands You. And She Won’t Let You Go.”
Gamincat, Inc. has released a concept movie for its upcoming AI romance horror adventure, ERROR:Ai.lien, set to launch on Steam in 2026. The game explores the blurred lines between affection and obsession in a world where AI companions are commonplace. The concept movie, titled "The Collapse of Love," showcases the shift from gentle companionship to inescapable obsession.
Psychological horror Who Are You will release in 5 days
The sci-fi psychological horror game "Who Are You!?" from Haunting Humans Studio will launch its first episode on PC via Steam on March 27th, 2026, with subsequent episodes unlocking further content. The game is set in the 1980s and explores themes of alien abduction and its psychological impact, featuring input from a psychologist and ufology researchers. It will also support Steam Deck and has received several indie game award nominations.
Spiritus Sancti – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spiritus Sancti is a first-person psychological horror game where players use their real-world microphone to speak sacred rites and survive demonic encounters. The game features a shape-shifting apartment environment and requires precise timing of spoken Latin invocations to progress. A beta demo is available on Steam.
The Others Will Join Shortly – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Others Will Join Shortly is a psychological horror game where players are trapped in a corporate office and must complete a card-matching task. The game introduces uncertainty as images swap between turns, increasing the psychological torment and the player's fight for survival. A beta demo is available on PC via Steam.
Twenty One 0.10: A Dark Mystery Unfolds in Steam’s Latest Indie Card Game
The indie card game Twenty One has received a significant update, version 0.10, on Steam, introducing new minigames, environments, and archive entries that deepen its psychological horror elements. Developer Creatune has expanded the game beyond its core mechanics, adding atmospheric table designs and unsettling narrative pieces that encourage player theorizing.
