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Bloober Team announces psychological thriller Star Trek: Shadow Frontier for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio have announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller action-adventure game set for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The game follows former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she navigates a mysterious and dangerous planet, blending exploration, puzzles, and combat with a mature narrative.
Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly going where few horror devs have gone before in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a "psychological thriller" starring Ro Laren
Bloober Team, known for Silent Hill 2 and Cronos: The New Dawn, is developing Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller set on an uncharted planet. Players will control Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, as she encounters hostile creatures and a mind-altering entity. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release and is a collaboration with Paramount Games Studio.
Wired Productions and LKA Open the Case File on When Sirens Fall Silent
Wired Productions and LKA Studio offered a deeper look into their upcoming psychological thriller, When Sirens Fall Silent, during Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition. The presentation guided viewers through the game's unsettling world, featuring protagonist Mila, a policewoman investigating kidnappings and murders, and highlighting gameplay mechanics such as interviews, branching dialogues, and environmental puzzles. The game explores mature themes like trauma, addiction, misogyny, and human trafficking.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!
Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blink
Time to Wake Up is a first-person puzzle adventure where players can blink to shift between two variants of the same surreal dreamscape, a mechanic reminiscent of games like Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game uses this core mechanic for exploration and puzzle-solving, with a demo available on Steam. While not outright horror, the game incorporates unsettling imagery and hints at darker themes as it progresses towards its full release later this year.
Don’t Sleep on Time To Wake Up’s Demo - Now Ready for Steam Next Fest!
Eye Blink Twice is releasing a demo for their psychological thriller, Time To Wake Up, for Steam Next Fest. The game features surreal school memories and a unique blinking mechanic that alters the environment. The demo is available now, with the full game planned for release in Fall 2026.
UN:Me adds console ports to 2026 release
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer historia have announced that UN:Me, a psychological thriller adventure game, will be released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in addition to its previously announced PC version. The game features a girl harboring multiple souls, requiring players to make difficult choices about which souls to keep and which to erase as they navigate a mental labyrinth.
Viral Berbahasa Indonesia, Backrooms Debut Impresif di Box Office
The psychological sci-fi horror film Backrooms, a directorial debut for YouTuber Kane Parsons, has achieved an impressive opening weekend at the North American box office, earning $81.4 million domestically and $118 million globally against a $10 million budget. The film, inspired by a viral web series and creepypasta, has become one of the year's most profitable films and set several box office records for A24 and debut filmmakers.
Thermocline, an atmospheric psychological thriller game, announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Semicolon and Decent Treatment have announced Thermocline, an atmospheric psychological thriller game. The title is set to release on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a specific launch date to be revealed later. Players will explore a desolate planet, uncovering mysteries within its abandoned infrastructure while managing their temperature and facing terrifying creatures.
Psychological Thriller What have you done, Father? Comes to Consoles on June 16
The psychological thriller What have you done, Father? by Darkania Works will be released on consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on June 16, 2026. Published by Making Port, the game features enhanced visuals, improved usability, and expanded language support, building on its PC release in April 2024.
Backrooms star says she was genuinely "a little concerned" she'd go "insane" while filming in new horror movie's labyrinthian sets: "I wouldn't actually go alone"
Actress Renate Reinsve expressed concern about going insane while filming the upcoming horror movie Backrooms, which features a 30,000 square-foot labyrinthine set. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and explores themes of existentialism, culture, and technology. Backrooms is set to release on May 29.
Interrogation - Free Online Browser Game
Interrogation - Confessions of the Guilty is a new text-based psychological thriller browser game where players act as a suspect interrogated by Detective Morgan Hayes. The game features five distinct cases, dynamic AI, and a noir-inspired atmosphere rendered entirely with CSS. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it is playable offline and focuses on realistic simulation and management gameplay.
Review Film: Crocodile Tears
Crocodile Tears, a film developed since 2022 and screened at international festivals, attempts to explore a mother-son relationship with psychological conflict and crocodile mythology. While Marissa Anita delivers a compelling performance as a mother with mental health issues, the film's slow pacing and ambiguous execution may alienate general audiences. Despite narrative shortcomings, the performances and atmospheric setting within a real crocodile park offer a unique, albeit flawed, cinematic experience.
Review Film: Ghost in the Cell
Joko Anwar's latest film, Ghost in the Cell, is a horror-thriller that serves as a sharp social critique of Indonesia's flawed prison system. The movie explores themes of corruption, abuse of power, and the darkness within human nature, using a supernatural entity to highlight societal decay. Despite some narrative weaknesses, the film effectively conveys its message about systemic rot and the loss of self-control.
Wired Productions Delivers Triple Hit with Surprise Launch, New Trailer and 1.0 Reveal
Wired Productions announced three major updates: Task Time has launched into Early Access on PC and is free for 48 hours, When Sirens Fall Silent revealed a new trailer for its second act, and Hotel Architect will receive its full 1.0 release on May 14th with new features and locations.
The Empty Desk Opens Its Doors On Xbox And PlayStation
The psychological thriller game, The Empty Desk, developed by Cheesecake Games and published by JanduSoft, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for £8.79. Players step into the role of Detective Thomas H. Bennett, who is investigating the death of a tycoon and the disappearance of his daughter, uncovering a surreal and unstable reality within the corporate offices.
The Empty Desk is now available on consoles!
The psychological thriller The Empty Desk, developed by Cheesecake Games and published by JanduSoft, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $10.49. Players step into the shoes of Detective Thomas H. Bennett investigating a disturbing case that blurs the lines of reality, exploring themes of mental health and emotional burnout.
When Sirens Fall Silent Act II: The Station Debuts
Wired Productions and LKA have revealed Act II of their trailer series for the psychological thriller When Sirens Fall Silent. Act II: The Station delves deeper into the game's narrative, featuring a police station setting where characters review disturbing news footage related to a kidnapping. The game is set in 1990s Italy and will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
3 Hal Ini Bikin Salmokji Viral hingga Cetak Box Office Korea
The South Korean horror film "Salmokji: The Whispering Water" has achieved significant box office success, topping the weekly charts and becoming the highest-grossing horror film opening since 2019. Its virality is attributed to its psychological terror, use of a real haunted filming location, and the modern cultural trend of "Seongji-sunrye" (visiting filming sites). The film, directed by Lee Sang-min and starring Kim Hye-yoon and Lee Jong-won, is set to release in Indonesia soon.
