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Horror RPG 'The Backworld' Reveals New Trailer; PC Demo Now Live
Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Numor Games have released a new trailer and a PC demo for their horror RPG, The Backworld. The game features player choice in survival, a sanity mechanic, and companion recruitment. The demo covers the opening areas of the fractured multiverse RPG.
Becrowned Trailer Highlights Psychological Survival Horror Ahead of Fall 2026 Release
Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio have released a new trailer for their upcoming psychological survival horror game Becrowned, scheduled for a PC release in Fall 2026. Players control Richard Torrance, who is trapped in a nightmare world ruled by the Omen Raven, where his fears manifest. The game features exploration, puzzles, resource management, combat, and a nonlinear narrative with multiple endings.
Psychological horror game BECROWNED launches this fall
Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer 13th Street Studio announced that their psychological horror game BECROWNED will launch in fall 2026 for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a nonlinear storyline with multiple endings, classic survival horror elements, and a unique retro-inspired visual style.
GENBA DIGITAL ENTERS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPERMASSIVE GAMES
Genba Digital has entered into a 12-month exclusive partnership with Supermassive Games to power the digital distribution of their upcoming survival horror title, Directive 8020. The agreement, which began in 2025, will see Genba's technology and advertising services support the game's release on May 12, 2026. Both companies expressed excitement about maximizing the game's audience reach through global digital retail channels.
Resident Evil Movie Release Date, Cast, And Everything Else We Know
A new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, is set to release on September 18, 2026, and aims to capture the survival-horror tone of the video games. The film will feature original characters and a new story set during the Raccoon City Incident, drawing inspiration from multiple games in the franchise. Director Cregger promises a gory, fast-paced experience that is a love letter to the games.
Metro 2039 Gameplay Teaser Emerges From The Nuclear Shadows
A gameplay teaser for Metro 2039 has been released by developer 4A Games, offering the first look at the upcoming survival horror title. The teaser showcases next-generation visuals and atmospheric gameplay, hinting at a return to the series' roots on the PlayStation 5. While fans are eager for more, some express concerns about potential compromises to the game's signature authenticity.
Resident Evil: Release Date, Cast, And Everything Else We Know About The Reboot Movie
A new Resident Evil movie reboot, directed by Zach Cregger, is set to release on September 18, 2026, with Sony Pictures distributing. The film aims to capture the survival-horror tone of the video games and will feature original characters and a story set during the Raccoon City Incident, distinct from previous movie adaptations. Austin Abrams leads the cast, which includes Zach Cherry, Johnno Wilson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kali Reis.
BLIGHTEN – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
BLIGHTEN is a first-person survival horror shooter set in a research facility overrun by infected creatures. The game features hand-drawn enemy sprites within a 3D retro world, emphasizing brutal combat and scarce ammunition. Players can sign up for the beta to experience the game's dark narrative and resource management challenges.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Launches on April 30
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines will launch on April 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This installment in the Korean survival horror series features new locations, three playable characters with unique abilities, and concludes the story of Youngho and his friends.
Spark in the Dark Early Access Review – Off to a Great Start
Spark in the Dark is an Early Access dungeon crawler that blends survival horror tension and Soulslike combat. Players control one of four heroes navigating a dark, procedurally generated dungeon filled with traps and tough enemies. Despite clunky combat and a lack of enemy variety, the game offers a challenging and addictive experience with a minimalist approach to storytelling.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Aims to Conclude Korean Survival Horror Series on April 30; New Trailer Streaming Now
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines, the concluding chapter of the Korean survival horror series, will launch on April 30 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game features 2D side-scrolling gameplay with stealth, puzzle-solving, and narrative exploration, introducing new South Korean-inspired environments and three playable characters with distinct abilities.
Finally! Bigfoot Hunting - OUT NOW with a 20% discount! 🚀
Bigfoot Hunting has officially launched on Steam and is available with a 20% discount for one week. Players can track the legendary creature using various tools and their instincts in a dynamic hunting experience. Developers are also hosting a live gameplay stream on the Steam page.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Is Out on April 30th
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines will launch on April 30th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This 2D survival horror adventure concludes the story of Youngho and his friends, featuring puzzle-solving, stealth, and combat elements.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines launches April 30 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
The 2D survival horror sequel, The Coma 3: Bloodlines, is set to launch on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game continues the narrative from its predecessors.
Classic survival horror Alone in the Dark gets a cross-platform reimplementation with enhancements
A cross-platform reimplementation of the classic survival horror game Alone in the Dark has been released, featuring enhancements and modern backends. This open-source project aims to preserve the original 1992 title, offering features like HD backgrounds, controller support, and in-game maps. The project requires data files from the original game, which can be purchased on Steam and GOG.
Doom 3 Still Terrifies New Players 22 Years Later, But Fear Fades Fast
Doom 3, released in 2004 by id Software, still manages to evoke terror in new players due to its atmospheric lighting and shadow technology, even 22 years later. However, the initial fear fades as the game's mechanics become predictable and its identity crisis between horror and action becomes apparent, leading to a mixed reception that some modern players find to be a 6/10 experience.
Immersive FPS METRO 2039 Releasing This Winter
4A Games and Deep Silver announced that Metro 2039, the latest installment in the Metro series, will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this winter. The game promises a single-player story focusing on exploration, survival, combat, and stealth, set in the Moscow Metro.
Head back to the tunnels in Metro 2039
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, set to release between December 2026 and February 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows a voiced protagonist known as the Stranger returning to the Moscow metro, with themes focusing on the consequences of war, tyranny, and freedom, told from a Ukrainian perspective.
3D Monster Maze is a 45 year old survival horror and it’s still scary today - Reader's Feature
A reader revisits the 1980s Sinclair ZX81 survival horror classic, 3D Monster Maze, and finds its simple black and white presentation and text-based T-Rex encounters still create a frighteningly immersive experience. Despite its primitive graphics and lack of sound, the game's core mechanics of evasion and survival against a relentless dinosaur are argued to be the foundation of the survival horror genre.
Titanium Court Launching April 23
Titanium Court, a surreal strategy game from AP Thomson and Fellow Traveller, is launching on PC via Steam on April 23. The game features physics-powered mayhem and has won IGF Excellence in Design and Seamus McNally Grand Prize awards. Several other game updates and releases are also mentioned, including Nippon Marathon 2, 007 First Light, Hela: Of Mice & Magic, Ground Zero, Wolfgang Krauser's arrival in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and the Asterfel playtest.