Survival Horror
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DIRECTIVE 8020 Launches Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam)
Supermassive Games has launched Directive 8020, the latest installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This cinematic sci-fi survival horror game challenges players to make difficult moral choices as the crew of a colony ship crash-lands on an alien planet and is hunted by a mimic organism. The game features real-time threats, survival gameplay, and can be played solo or in couch co-op mode with up to five players.
The Sinking City 2 Hands-on Preview - Sink or Swim
The Sinking City 2 aims to refine the survival horror experience with a more curated semi-open world and optional investigation mechanics. The preview highlights improved combat, satisfying puzzle design, and a strong Lovecraftian atmosphere, though the narrative and protagonist characterization are still developing. The game is set to launch in 2026.
The Sinking City 2 Preview – Survival Horror Takes Center Stage
The Sinking City 2 shifts focus from detective work to survival horror, set in a flooded Arkham. Players control Calvin searching for his lost love, navigating semi-open world areas via boat and exploring locations like Miskatonic University and Akeley Hospital. The preview highlights combat against various enemies, inventory management, puzzle-solving with clue investigation, and a map system that tracks collectible items.
I've walked the waterlogged streets of The Sinking City 2, and we might finally have a Cthulhu survival horror game to rival Resident Evil and Silent Hill
The Sinking City 2, developed by Frogwares, reimagines the strengths of its predecessor with a focus on survival horror elements rather than an open world. The game features a flooded Massachusetts town, limited ammunition, puzzles, and Lovecraftian enemies like the Slither and Stygian. It aims to be a Cthulhu-themed survival horror game comparable to Resident Evil and Silent Hill, incorporating investigation mechanics that reward players with upgrade currency.
After 2 hours, this new Lovecraftian horror game feels like a faithful mashup of Resident Evil and Silent Hill
The Sinking City 2, developed by Frogwares, shifts from investigation to survival horror, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil and Silent Hill. The preview highlights its Lovecraftian setting in Arkham, resource management, combat against grotesque monsters, and puzzle-solving elements, all while retaining some of the original's investigative mechanics. The game is slated for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Going Hands-On With The Sinking City 2 — Descending the Depths
The Sinking City 2 is shifting towards a pure survival horror experience, moving away from the investigative gameplay of its predecessor. Players will step into the role of Calvin Rafferty, searching the flooded city of Arkham for ritual components to save his love. The game emphasizes combat, exploration, and a Lovecraftian setting, drawing inspiration from the Resident Evil Remake series. It is set to release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, though an official date has not yet been announced.
The Sinking City 2 shifts the series to survival horror, and manages to be genuinely unsettling
The Sinking City 2 is shifting towards a survival horror genre, moving away from the open-world detective gameplay of its predecessor. Developer Frogwares is focusing on creating a more unsettling atmosphere with improved mechanics like looting and a more meaningful safe room system. The game is set to release this summer on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
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.
The Sinking City 2 Hands-On Preview
The Sinking City 2 is set to release in summer 2025, featuring a new protagonist and a focus on survival horror elements. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a sequel to the original game's narrative.
The Sinking City 2's Shift To Survival Horror Leaves It Treading For Air
The Sinking City 2 is shifting from its predecessor's ambitious open-world approach to a more focused survival horror experience. While the genre shift makes sense for developer Frogwares' Lovecraftian roots, early impressions suggest the game feels rote and uninspired, relying heavily on familiar survival horror tropes without offering significant challenge or innovation. Despite the gameplay concerns, the narrative featuring a protagonist seeking to rescue his wife from a supernatural ordeal shows promise.
Besmirch out now in Early Access
The survival horror farming simulation game Besmirch has launched in Early Access for PC, priced at $9.99 with a 20% discount for the first two weeks. The Early Access version includes a full annual cycle with playable Autumn and Winter story content, offering 6-12 hours of gameplay. Future updates will add more content for Spring and Summer, additional bosses, and expand the story.
Alex Oxspring and The Stupendium found new studio Stupendium Softworks
Game designer Alex Oxspring and musician The Stupendium have launched a new studio named Stupendium Softworks. Their first project is an unnamed first-person survival horror game, with a commitment to sustainable development practices and avoiding AI tools. Both Oxspring and The Stupendium have prior collaborative experience on titles like OnlyCans: Thirst Date and Polyarmory: High Calibre Love.
Directive 8020 Review | TheXboxHub
Directive 8020 is a significant evolution for Supermassive Games' narrative horror series, offering a compelling sci-fi story set on a spaceship threatened by an alien organism. While the core gameplay loop of exploration, puzzles, and Quick Time Events remains, the introduction of a 'turning point' system allowing players to rewind decisions adds a fresh layer of replayability. Despite some repetitive stealth sections, the game's strong narrative, impressive visuals, and solid voice acting make it a standout entry.
Directive 8020 review: "Twisty terrors make for sublime corpo-space drama, but I've seen this movie before"
Directive 8020, the latest installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology from Supermassive Games, offers a tense survival horror experience set on a spaceship. While it introduces new mechanics like stealth and player agency, the game is hampered by pacing issues, inconsistent voice acting, and derivative elements from other horror titles. Despite its flaws, the narrative remains engaging, making it a solid, albeit not groundbreaking, 10-hour adventure.
Resident Evil 10 and Multiple RE Remakes Reportedly Leaked | Invision Game Community
Multiple leaks and insider reports suggest Capcom has extensive plans for the Resident Evil franchise, including a Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake potentially announced in 2026, a Resident Evil Zero Remake targeting 2028, and a new Resident Evil 1 Remake for 2031. Additionally, Resident Evil 10 is reportedly in development for a 2029 release, possibly featuring Claire Redfield. These rumors follow the commercial success of Resident Evil Requiem.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 11, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of May 11, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include the cozy life-sim Outbound, the survival horror farming sim Besmirch, and the strategy RTS Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes. Other notable releases include Directive 8020, Clockwork Ambrosia, Call of the Elder Gods, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, RoadOut, Subnautica 2, and the Soldner-X Complete Collection.
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.
Leon Must Die Forever in Free Resident Evil Requiem Mode
Capcom has released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem, introducing the "Leon Must Die Forever" mode where players must protect Leon S. Kennedy from hordes of enemies. This update also adds Enhancer Abilities for runs, five difficulty options, and bug fixes, including Dualsense controller support for PC players. Merchandise featuring art from this new mode is also available.
You are not just being hunted. You are being used. “Stow Away” announced on Steam.
Independent developer Monitr has announced Stow Away, a survival horror game set on a cargo ship, for PC via Steam. Players will face grotesque cephalopod monsters, manage limited resources, and utilize stealth to survive. A demo is planned for the coming months.
Play “LEON MUST DIE FOREVER,” a Free, High-Octane Minigame Added to Resident Evil™ Requiem, Starting Today!
Capcom has released "LEON MUST DIE FOREVER," a free high-octane minigame for Resident Evil Requiem, available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. This new mode unlocks after completing the main story and features enhanced enemy variants, difficulty ranks, and unlockable abilities for increased replayability. The announcement also includes bug fixes, PC DualSense controller support, new merchandise, and upcoming amiibo figures.
