Survival Horror
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Vultures – Scavengers of Death Review – Tactical horrors
Vultures: Scavengers of Death is a survival horror game with turn-based tactical combat, blending exploration and strategic decision-making. Players control a mercenary group investigating a bioterrorist organization in a zombie-infested valley, utilizing unique character abilities and scarce resources. The game successfully captures a PS1-era aesthetic with its visuals, music, and sound design, though minor bugs were noted during review.
Konami Successfully Revives Silent Hill with Strong Sales for 2 Remake, F
Konami has announced significant sales milestones for its revived Silent Hill franchise. Silent Hill F has sold over two million units since its launch, while Silent Hill 2 has been played by over six million players. The publisher is further supporting the franchise with upcoming titles like Silent Hill: Townfall and a remake of the original Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses 6 Million Players
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 Remake has surpassed six million players across sales and subscription services as of April 24th. The survival horror remake, released in October 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC, with an Xbox Series X/S release in 2025, features overhauled gameplay and updated environments compared to the 2001 original. Bloober Team is also developing a remake of the first Silent Hill.
Silent Hill f Crosses 2 Million Shipments Worldwide
Konami announced that Silent Hill f has shipped over two million units worldwide. The survival horror game, developed by NeoBards Entertainment and featuring a narrative by Ryukishi07, was released on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Despite mixed reactions to its combat, the game received praise for its storytelling and creature designs.
The Sinking City 2 feels like a promising balancing act of action, investigation & suspense
Frogwares is developing The Sinking City 2, aiming to balance action, investigation, and suspense. This sequel moves the IP forward, free from the legal issues of the first game, and features significant upgrades.
The Sinking City 2 takes us back to the flood with a new focus on combat
The Sinking City 2 shifts focus towards survival horror and combat, moving away from the original's heavy emphasis on investigation. Developed by Frogwares amidst challenging circumstances, the sequel features significant graphical improvements and modernized gameplay mechanics reminiscent of modern Resident Evil titles. The game is set to release in summer.
Code Alkonost Launches on Epic Games Store on May 14, 2026 with Community-Driven Improvements!
Code Alkonost, a survival horror game inspired by Slavic mythology, is launching on the Epic Games Store on May 14, 2026. Developed by Alkonost Team, the game features community-driven improvements to gameplay, atmosphere, and performance based on player feedback.
Farm and Fight Wolves in Besmirch, Out Now in Early Access
Besmirch, a farming simulation game with survival horror elements, has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam. Developed by Gangru Games and published by 2 Left Thumbs, the game features a grim setting with farming, resource management, religious paranoia, demons, and wolves. The Early Access version includes a full annual cycle, with Autumn and Winter featuring the complete storyline.
Directive 8020 Is On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – Supermassive’s Darkest Sci-Fi Horror Yet?
Supermassive Games' latest cinematic horror title, Directive 8020, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game blends choice-driven storytelling with survival horror elements as players face an alien threat on a distant colony. The review highlights the game's tense atmosphere, improved survival mechanics, and the return of the popular Movie Night mode, awarding it a 4/5 score.
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.
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.
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.
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.
