Survival Horror
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Survival Horror Lucid Falls Returns With Another Stunning Trailer
Eldamar Studio has released a new trailer for its atmospheric survival horror game, Lucid Falls, showcasing its Unreal Engine visuals and gameplay mechanics. Players will manipulate gravity, space, and time within lucid dreams to solve puzzles and survive terrifying nightmares.
Silver Pines is a gorgeous 2D Resident Evil-inspired metroidvania, with a dash of Twin Peaks, where I spent most of my time methodically stabbing monsters' shins
Silver Pines is a 2D survival horror metroidvania inspired by Resident Evil and Twin Peaks, where players control private investigator Red Walker searching for a missing musician in a monster-infested town. The game features limited resources, inventory management, and close-quarters combat, with developer Wych Elm aiming for a classic survival horror feel. While the initial combat can be challenging, the preview highlights the game's atmospheric presentation and unique rotoscope-inspired art style.
Survival psychological horror game Where Dolls Hang announced for PC
Steelkrill Studio has announced Where Dolls Hang, a first-person survival psychological horror game. The title is set to be released on PC.
Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's Showcases
Bloober Team's upcoming content, potentially titled Cronos: Lazarus, has leaked ahead of official announcements. The title appeared in an IGN article, suggesting it could be a new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn. Further details are expected during Summer Game Fest showcases this week.
Where Dolls Hang Blends Detective Horror and Survival in a Forest Where the Dolls Watch You
Steelkrill Studio has unveiled Where Dolls Hang, a psychological survival horror game inspired by Mexico's Island of the Dolls. Players take on the role of a detective investigating disappearances in a forest filled with mannequins and other unsettling figures. The game features detective investigation gameplay, survival mechanics, and boat traversal through flooded swamps, and is set to launch on PC in 2026.
Invariant Officially Re-Announced: A Survival Horror FPS Set in the Frozen Depths of Antarctica
Invariant, a survival horror FPS inspired by 90s and 2000s classics, has been officially re-announced by independent developer Josip Makjanić. Set in a remote Antarctic research facility, the game blends atmospheric exploration, puzzles, and intense combat. It is being rebuilt from Unity to the Godot engine for PC (Windows and Linux) to support game preservation and modding.
Survival horror game SteamBoat Incident incoming for Nintendo Switch
Ratalaika Games and Mascot Bro Studio are releasing the survival horror game SteamBoat Incident on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2026. Players must escape a steamboat while evading a monster that reacts to sound and movement, solving puzzles and finding parts to repair the vessel. The digital download will cost $9.99.
LAG KILLS – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
LAG KILLS is a survival horror game where players take on the role of burglars who break into a home occupied by a gamer who hunts them. The game emphasizes environmental awareness, strategic looting, and risk-reward decisions as players attempt to escape. An open beta is currently available for players to test.
Invariant Re-Announced
Faros Game Studio has re-announced Invariant, a survival horror first-person shooter originally revealed in 2024. The studio was founded by Croteam veteran Josip Makjanić.
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.
