Why Outlast Might Struggle With Today's Horror Audience
A look at why Red Barrels' Outlast, despite its strong reputation, would face a different reception if it were released as a new game in 2026.
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Terminal Shift Brings Looping Psychological Horror to Xbox
Digital Star Games has released Terminal Shift on Xbox Series X|S. The psychological horror game tasks players with escaping a looping, entity-filled airport.
Buckshot Roulette Xbox Review Roundup: High Tension, Technical Flaws
TheXboxHub's review of Buckshot Roulette on Xbox notes a tense, stylish horror experience hampered by frustrating multiplayer bugs and limited content.
New Horror TTRPG Targets Resident Evil Fans
A new survival horror tabletop RPG is drawing attention from Resident Evil fans for its focus on classic genre mechanics and atmospheric tension.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Biggest Reveals, Lanterns, and DCU News
Catch up on the biggest San Diego Comic-Con 2026 announcements, including major Lanterns details, DCU horror news for Clayface, and Dan Houser on physical games.
Carnival Hunt Is Now Available on PC in Steam Early Access
5v1 asymmetrical horror game Carnival Hunt is now live on PC via Steam Early Access. Learn about gameplay details and the limited-time launch reward.
Shift At Midnight and YAPYAP Receive New Steam Bundle
A new Steam bundle featuring horror-comedy titles Shift At Midnight and YAPYAP is now available, offering a 10% discount on the combined purchase.
Dive or Die: Children of Rain Now Available on PC with Launch Discount
Drop Rate Studio has released the underwater horror roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain on Steam, featuring a 20% launch discount and Steam Deck support.
Harebrained Schemes Shares New Story Trailer for Survival Horror RPG GRAFT
Harebrained Schemes has released a new story trailer for GRAFT, a post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG set on a dying space station. Learn more about the game.
Fortnite Debuts 'Obsession' Crossover Featuring Rare Sprites
Epic Games has launched an unexpected Fortnite collaboration with the horror film Obsession, replacing characters with rare collectible Sprites.
Before Alien: Isolation, a 1980s Commodore 64 Game Built First-Person Terror
Long before Alien: Isolation, the UK-developed 1980s title Aliens: The Computer Game pioneered first-person horror on the Commodore 64 and other platforms.
PUROMA: Upcoming Incremental Horror Game Detailed by Halftone Gaming
PUROMA is an upcoming incremental horror game from Halftone Gaming. Learn about the gameplay mechanics, story themes, and its confirmed Linux compatibility.
Forbidden Solitaire: Inside the 'Found Media' Horror Pastiche
Forbidden Solitaire combines card-based gameplay with analogue horror. Learn about the 2026 title from Night Signal Entertainment and Grey Alien Games.
Night School Studio’s Unhinged Blurs Reality With Phone-Based Gameplay
Night School Studio's horror thriller Unhinged uses mobile integration to bridge the gap between your phone and the game. Here is how the mechanics work.
Outliver: Tribulation Brings African-Inspired Horror to Mobile
The third-person survival horror game Outliver: Tribulation is now available on iOS and Android, featuring folklore-inspired monsters and supernatural trials.
Remote Control is a typing-based horror game coming to PC this Autumn
Explore a derelict spaceship in Remote Control, an upcoming PC horror game where you must type every movement command to survive or lose your job.
Outbreak: Shades of Horror Summer Update Adds Crossover Scenarios
The free summer update for Outbreak: Shades of Horror is live on Xbox and PC, featuring new scenarios from Tailbreak and Railbreak DX.
Junkfish Sets Wilderdark for November 3 Release Amid GTA 6 Hype
Junkfish has confirmed a November 3, 2026 release date for its survival horror title Wilderdark, choosing to launch during a crowded, high-profile month.
Crow Country Hits All-Time Low Price in Steam Daily Deal
SFB Games' survival horror hit Crow Country is currently on sale for under $6 on Steam. Here is everything you need to know about the current Daily Deal.
Desktop Explorer: The Mystery Horror Game Recalling Retro Computing
Desktop Explorer is a mystery horror game that explores the nostalgia of early computing. Find out the details about this unique PC puzzle experience.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review Roundup: A Mixed Start for the Extraction Title
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has launched to mixed reviews. Find out what critics are saying about the co-op horror title's difficulty and performance.
Shift At Midnight Launches July 22 for PC and Xbox Series X|S
Developer Bun Muen and publisher Kwalee have confirmed the release date for Shift At Midnight, bringing detective horror to PC and Xbox consoles on July 22, 2026.
Cosmic Horror Game The Dream Of A Cockspur Hits PC on July 22
Publisher PLAYISM and developer roccay have confirmed that the surreal cosmic horror title The Dream Of A Cockspur launches on Steam this July 22.
Krafton’s Mimesis Hits 2 Million Copies Sold Following Content Update
Four-player horror game Mimesis has surpassed two million copies sold on PC. Learn about the latest update and the game's upcoming industry recognition.
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Terminal Shift Brings Looping Psychological Horror to Xbox
Digital Star Games has released Terminal Shift on Xbox Series X|S. The psychological horror game tasks players with escaping a looping, entity-filled airport.
Carnival Hunt Is Now Available on PC in Steam Early Access
5v1 asymmetrical horror game Carnival Hunt is now live on PC via Steam Early Access. Learn about gameplay details and the limited-time launch reward.
Remote Control is a typing-based horror game coming to PC this Autumn
Explore a derelict spaceship in Remote Control, an upcoming PC horror game where you must type every movement command to survive or lose your job.
Outbreak: Shades of Horror Summer Update Adds Crossover Scenarios
The free summer update for Outbreak: Shades of Horror is live on Xbox and PC, featuring new scenarios from Tailbreak and Railbreak DX.