Survival Horror
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Invariant Re-Announced [Updated]
Faros Game Studio has re-announced Invariant, a survival horror first-person shooter. The game was initially revealed in 2024 by a development team including Croteam veteran Josip Makjanić.
IGN accidentally leaks Cronos: Lazarus in a new article, game set for IGN Live
IGN accidentally revealed the existence of Cronos: Lazarus, a new game that will be showcased at their upcoming IGN Live event on June 6-7. The article speculates it could be an expansion for the survival horror title Cronos on Nintendo Switch. The piece also briefly mentions IGN's lists of best zombie games and their hands-on preview of Sonic Racing Crossworlds, as well as Elden Ring being IGN's best game of 2022.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7th
Bloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.
Clean Crew codes (May 2026)
New codes are available for the Roblox survival horror game Clean Crew, allowing players to earn free Mula. The game involves cleaning grubby apartments with a pressure washer before toxic gas or other threats appear. Players can find new codes by joining the Clean Crew Discord server, with codes often released to celebrate social milestones.
Zangyou – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Zangyou is a first-person psychological horror game where players must escape a hostile Tokyo office tower controlled by a malevolent AI named MirAI. The game focuses on environmental puzzles, restoring power, and outsmarting threats rather than combat, with exploration becoming increasingly tense as the building actively hunts the player. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
I Hate This Place Elena’s Edition Now Available Physically for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Meridiem has announced the physical release of I Hate This Place Elena's Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Rock Square Thunder and published by Feardemic in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, this isometric survival horror game features a comic book art style and '80s horror themes. The Elena's Edition includes the game, a special cover, a letter from Elena, and an artbook.
The Void – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Void is a wave-based survival horror first-person shooter where players face demonic hordes with limited resources. The game emphasizes strategic positioning and resource management, combining arcade shooter speed with survival horror tension. A beta demo is available for players to request access.
Survival horror RPG THERMOCLINE announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher SEMICOLON and developer Decent Treatment have announced the upcoming release of their survival horror RPG, THERMOCLINE. The game is slated for release on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Dead Be The Fallen Is a First-Person Horror Game Now Out on Mobile
Dead Be The Fallen, a new first-person survival horror game from indie developer Kdanns Games, is now available for free on the Google Play Store. The game features a monochrome visual style, scarce resources, and a focus on tension and atmosphere within a prison setting. It offers an offline single-player campaign.
Marathon talks Season 2, Destiny 2 heralds The Director revival, players plot to crash the servers
Marathon's upcoming Season 2 will introduce a nighttime version of the Dire Marsh map with new enemies and survival horror elements, alongside a new defensive shell called Sentinel. Meanwhile, Destiny 2 players are planning to flood the servers in protest of the game's final update and to agitate for a Destiny 3, while Bungie prepares to reintroduce the Director feature in the Monument of Triumph update.
Free Play Days – Gears of War Reloaded, Formula Legends, High on Life 2 and Dying Light
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles at the end of May. Formula Legends and Dying Light are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members from May 28 to May 31. Gears of War: Reloaded and High on Life 2 are also free for all Xbox members to try during this period.
Heavy Metal Death Can brings death, decay, and distortion to Steam today!
Krufs Productions has launched its survival horror game, Heavy Metal Death Can, on PC via Steam. The game features old-school survival horror mechanics, fixed camera angles, resource management, and a distorted soundtrack, set in an alternate history 1970s Cold War submarine. Tobias Karlsson, Founder and Creative at Krufs Productions, expressed hope that the game will challenge players and evoke nostalgic joy for the genre.
25 '90s Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today (And Where to Play Them) | TAG
This article identifies 25 video games from the 1990s that remain enjoyable for modern players, distinguishing between titles that hold up with no caveats and those that require specific versions or adjustments. It highlights how 2D pixel art generally ages better than early 3D graphics and provides information on where each game can be legally played today.
Roblox Ear Game Walkthrough
This guide provides a walkthrough for Roblox's survival horror game, Ear Game. It details objectives, scavenging for scrap to purchase items like Radars and Molotovs, and navigating through different levels of the Ape Storage facility. The guide also outlines the progression path to unlock new areas and avoid various ape enemies.
Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake rumors are heating up again
Rumors are intensifying regarding a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, with sources suggesting an announcement could occur at Summer Game Fest 2026. The project is reportedly being developed by the same Capcom division responsible for the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, aiming for a darker, expanded interpretation of the original with enhanced gothic and body horror elements.
Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too
Bungie has detailed upcoming content for its game Marathon, including Season 2 which introduces a new map, survival horror-like mechanics, and the Sentinel class. An 'Open Play Week' from June 2 to June 9 will allow players to experience the game on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S with progress carrying over. The update also includes new weapons, equipment, and a revamped progression system called The Cradle.
Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game Original Soundtrack Now Streaming
The original soundtrack for Supermassive Games' survival horror title Directive 8020, composed by Jason Graves, is now available on all major digital music platforms. The game is part of The Dark Pictures Anthology series and features a branching narrative with player choices impacting survival against an alien organism.
Resident Evil Requiem Demo Has Grace and Leon Sections
Capcom has released a demo for Resident Evil Requiem, available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The demo allows players to experience sections featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy in both third and first-person perspectives. Save files from the demo cannot be carried over to the full game.
Marathon Is Embracing Survival Horror In Season 2, And You Can Try It For Free
Marathon's Season 2, launching June 2, will introduce a survival horror-themed map called Night Marsh, featuring a darker environment and new tools for navigation. Bungie is offering a free trial of Marathon from June 2-9 for players curious about the game, with progress carrying over to the full purchase. Season 2 also brings a new defensive "Runner Shell" called Sentinel and new weapons designed to synergize with it.
Bungie reveals the new Runner, Sentinel for a more defensive playstyle
Bungie has detailed Marathon Season 2, launching June 2, introducing the defensive Sentinel Runner shell focused on area denial and team protection. The update also includes a new zone called Night Marsh, a free-to-play week from June 2-9 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and a new progression system called The Cradle.
