Epic Games Store Offers Home and Sker Ritual for Free This Week
The Epic Games Store has updated its weekly promotion, allowing PC users to claim Home - A Unique Horror Adventure and Sker Ritual at no cost until October 29, 2026.
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PlayStation Highlights Nine Indie Horror Titles for Halloween 2026
PlayStation has curated a selection of nine indie horror games available now, offering a diverse range of spooky experiences for players to enjoy this Halloween season.
Eight New Indie Titles Arrive on Steam This Week
Steam hosts eight new indie game releases between October 19 and October 25, 2026, featuring a variety of genres including horror, puzzle, and simulation.
The Outlast Series Hits 60 Million Players After Humble Beginnings
The Outlast horror franchise has officially surpassed 60 million players, marking a massive milestone for Red Barrels since the original game launched in 2013.
Flesh Grinding Horror Simulation Set for Q4 2026 PC Release
The upcoming horror simulation game Flesh Grinding brings a PS1-style aesthetic to PC in Q4 2026, tasking players with managing a grim factory floor for blood-based upgrades.
Tenebris Somnia Launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC
New Blood Interactive has officially released Tenebris Somnia, a survival horror title that blends 2D pixel art with live-action cinematic sequences.
Sker: The Bleeding Veil Announced for 2027 Release
Wales Interactive and Stormind Games have officially announced Sker: The Bleeding Veil, a new first-person survival horror title arriving in spring 2027.
Hellraiser: Revival Review: A Grotesque Masterpiece of Suffering
Explores the visceral, blood-soaked corridors of Hellraiser: Revival, finding a survival horror experience that balances classic terror with modern mechanics.
Predator Becomes Prey in Gone Feral's First Public Playtest
The horror-slasher Gone Feral has launched its first public playtest on Steam, inviting players to test its roguelike mechanics throughout October 2026.
Silver Pines Release Details and Gameplay Mechanics Overview
Wych Elm Games and publisher Team17 have confirmed the release date and core mechanics for their upcoming Metroidvania-inspired horror title, Silver Pines.
Silver Pines Review Roundup: Critical Reception for Wych Elm's Horror Title
Silver Pines has arrived on PC, drawing critical attention for its challenging 2.5D metroidvania mechanics and its unique, hands-off approach to puzzle solving.
Serafini Productions Announces Survival Horror Title Signal Veil
Serafini Productions has officially unveiled Signal Veil, a new survival horror game featuring a 90s anime aesthetic coming to current and next-generation platforms.
Serafini Productions Announces The Boba Teashop: Refill for 2027 Launch
Serafini Productions has officially announced The Boba Teashop: Refill, a first-person psychological horror title arriving on consoles and PC in 2027.
Silent Hill: Townfall and the Design Philosophy of its CRTV Device
Silent Hill: Townfall utilizes a unique handheld CRTV device to anchor its 1990s horror aesthetic, blending stealth, puzzle-solving, and combat into a cohesive experience.
Escape From Playtime Open Beta Offers First Look at Cooperative Horror
The open beta for the four-player cooperative game Escape From Playtime is now available, offering fans a chance to experience the Poppy Playtime universe before the October 21, 2026 early access launch.
Grave Seasons Confirmed for March 9, 2027 Release Across Major Platforms
Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games have officially scheduled the release of their narrative-focused farming simulation horror title, Grave Seasons, for March 9, 2027.
THE BATHROOMS Review Roundup: Critical Reception of the Surreal Maze Horror
A look at the critical consensus for THE BATHROOMS, the procedural horror title from Take IT Studio! that challenges players to survive a bizarre, endless maze.
Strange Scaffold brings horror to the tidying simulation genre
Strange Scaffold has announced Something is Wrong with the Library, a new PC title that merges organizational gameplay with supernatural horror.
Saraab: Beyond The Veil Sets November 3 Release Date on PC
Solo developer Lubna Ahmed has confirmed that the Arabian folklore-inspired horror visual novel Saraab: Beyond The Veil will launch on PC this November.
Silent Hill: Townfall Review Roundup: A Shift in Horror Perspective
An analysis of the critical reception for Silent Hill: Townfall, examining how the first-person shift and new mechanics define the latest entry in the franchise.
Silent Hill: Townfall Review Brief: First-Person Horror Mechanics
Evaluates the first-person mechanics of Silent Hill: Townfall, highlighting how the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and motion controls redefine the series' survival horror experience.
Drop Dead: The Cabin Arrives on PS5 and PSVR2
The survival horror title Drop Dead: The Cabin is now available on the PlayStation Store, offering both solo and multiplayer modes for PS5 and PSVR2 users.
Cozy Horror Simulator The Hambagu Shop Announced for Nintendo Switch
Serafini Productions and Mike Ten have revealed <em>The Hambagu Shop</em>, a new cozy horror simulator heading to Nintendo Switch. Players will manage a Japanese hamburg steak shop, cooking and serving customers, while uncovering an unsettling story filled with haunting visions and jumpscares.
Halloween: The Game Unveils East Haddonfield Map and Asymmetrical Gameplay Details
IllFonic has offered a first look at the East Haddonfield map for Halloween: The Game, set to launch on PS5 on September 8. This new area expands the iconic 1970s setting with industrial zones and rural elements, designed to enhance the game's 1v4 asymmetrical survival horror experience.
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Top New Horror Games to Play in 2026: Complete Guide
Explore the top horror games to play in 2026, featuring Resident Evil Requiem, Cronos: Lazarus, Silent Hill: Townfall, Reanimal, and more.
Top Budget PC Games Under $20: What to Play in 2026
Looking for the best cheap PC games under $20? We break down the current standout titles, from indie horror hits to cozy simulators, available for your library.
Shift at Midnight: All Achievements and How to Unlock Them
Complete your Shift at Midnight achievement list with this guide covering all 10 tasks, including hidden ending requirements for the PC horror title.
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Flesh Grinding Horror Simulation Set for Q4 2026 PC Release
The upcoming horror simulation game Flesh Grinding brings a PS1-style aesthetic to PC in Q4 2026, tasking players with managing a grim factory floor for blood-based upgrades.
Tenebris Somnia Launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC
New Blood Interactive has officially released Tenebris Somnia, a survival horror title that blends 2D pixel art with live-action cinematic sequences.
Silver Pines Release Details and Gameplay Mechanics Overview
Wych Elm Games and publisher Team17 have confirmed the release date and core mechanics for their upcoming Metroidvania-inspired horror title, Silver Pines.
Grave Seasons Confirmed for March 9, 2027 Release Across Major Platforms
Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games have officially scheduled the release of their narrative-focused farming simulation horror title, Grave Seasons, for March 9, 2027.