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March 28, 2026

Get every Frictional horror game ever made—Penumbra, Amnesia, and SOMA—for just $15 in this screamingly good bundle

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, released 16 years ago, is a significant title in horror gaming, known for its unsettling experience that leads to a numbing acceptance of horror. Humble Bundle is offering The Dark Descent along with five other Frictional Games titles for a discounted price. The collection includes: - Penumbra Collectors Pack: A trilogy that precedes Frictional's later works. - Amnesia: The Dark Descent: A game set in a Gothic castle where players confront grotesque creatures and their dark past. - Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs: A cerebral horror experience developed by The Chinese Room. - Amnesia: Rebirth: A direct sequel to The Dark Descent set in the 1930s. - Amnesia: The Bunker: A survival horror entry praised for its innovative approach. - SOMA: Regarded as Frictional's finest work, focusing on narrative depth rather than jump scares. The entire bundle is available for a limited time until April 1, 2027, and can be purchased via Steam keys.

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February 27, 2026

Requiem is my first Resident Evil game – I had no idea what was happening, but loved it anyway

Players navigate complex narratives and puzzles in the latest Resident Evil installment, Requiem, experiencing the game through characters Leon Kennedy and Grace. The game features an old police station filled with references for long-time fans, while introducing new gameplay mechanics like a blood device for crafting health injections. Leon's segments focus on action with powerful weapons, contrasting with Grace's survival horror approach. The game includes nods to its predecessors and explores themes of redemption and the mystery of the T-Virus. The player finds enjoyment in the fear, action, and confusion, feeling a connection to the narrative despite a lack of prior knowledge.

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February 16, 2026

This week’s new PC games are a treasure trove of the scary, eerie and occult, plus a charming Star Trek game

A diverse array of new PC game releases includes: - Book Smugglers: A point-and-click adventure set in 19th century Tsarist Lithuania focused on forbidden literature. - Stormbridge: A combination of tower defense and city-building elements. - Dobbel Dungeon: A turn-based tactics game using dice rolls in an ogre-battling setting. - Astrobotanica: An early access puzzle and survival game featuring an extraterrestrial botanist on prehistoric Earth. - Alien Morgue: A game where players conduct autopsies on extraterrestrial beings. - Under The Island: A top-down dungeon puzzler with six distinct biomes. - Ritual Party: A multiplayer experience blending humor and horror. - Placid Plastic Deck: A Quiet Quest: A card-battler with a suspicious premise. - Beyond The Doors: A surveillance simulation involving mysterious requests. - Roach Post: A roguelite puzzler using cockroaches to assemble postage stamps. - Forgotlings: An action-adventure game set in a world of sentient objects. - Blank: A platforming experience in a cavernous origami world. - Kill The Witch: An early access 2D action platformer featuring a witch with a baseball bat. - The Killing Stone: A cursed board game set in the Arctic. - Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown: A strategy management game based on the TV series. - FUR Squadron Phoenix: A space simulation game with vibrant gameplay mechanics. - PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse: A mystery horror novel about ghastly fishwomen. - Demon Tides: A platformer inspired by the N64-to-Gamecube era. - Styx: Blades Of Greed: An open-world goblin stealth game. - Love Eternal: An introspective horror platformer. - Key Fairy: A hand-drawn, pacifist bullet-hell game. - Nightsoil: A game exploring turd collection in an emotive context. - Ys X: Proud Nordics: An updated entry in the Ys series with bumpslash combat mechanics. - Horripilant: An incremental dungeon clicker with grotesque creatures.

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January 30, 2026

Is Reanimal coming to Game Pass?

Tarsier Studios is set to release a horror platformer titled Reanimal, featuring grotesque creatures and a narrative about a brother and sister trying to escape a nightmarish landscape. The game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, and Tarsier Studios has not confirmed its future inclusion. However, Reanimal will be accessible through Xbox Anywhere for both Xbox and PC platforms.

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December 11, 2025

Atmospheric lucid dream survival horror game Lucid Falls announced for PC

Eldamar Studios has announced a new survival horror game titled Lucid Falls, set to launch on PC via Steam. The game places players in a surreal landscape where they can manipulate gravity, space, and time while confronting nightmarish creatures and solving puzzles. The gameplay focuses on altering reality to uncover hidden paths and navigate bizarre environments. Key features include unique gameplay mechanics, realistic combat against grotesque creatures, an emphasis on mood and atmosphere, and stunning visuals. An announcement trailer and first-look screenshots are available for viewing, with further updates accessible on the official website.

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December 4, 2025

Eldritch horrors grasp your frail teammates’ minds in Neath, an upcoming tactical roguelike RPG where you also control the enemy

Neath is an upcoming tactical RPG developed by Cellar Door Games, known for Rogue Legacy and Don't Shit Your Pants. The game features a unique aesthetic and a pixelated nightmare world filled with grotesque creatures, including worm-infested monstrosities and goblin archers. The announcement trailer highlights morally ambiguous decisions, such as a bone-encrusted mass with a sword. Neath is available for wishlist on Steam and is expected to be released sometime in 2006, though no specific date has been confirmed.

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October 31, 2025

Grab a free Steam key for Brotato and the beloved roguelike’s must-play DLC

Brotato is a top-down auto-shooter roguelike where players control a sentient potato wielding up to six weapons to battle various alien enemies. The game features automated attacks and requires strategic loadout management. The recently released Abyssal Terrors DLC introduces new aquatic-themed enemies, 16 additional weapons, and new character variants. Brotato has a 96% user score on Steam and encourages replayability through higher difficulties and character experimentation. A giveaway for the base game and DLC is being held, closing on November 7 at 5am PT / 8am ET / 1pm GMT.

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October 27, 2025

Psychopomp is one of the best games you can get for under $10 on Steam, and its newly-revealed sequel looks even better

Fading Club has released the first trailer for Psychopomp 2, a sequel to the horror dungeon crawler Psychopomp, which was launched a year after the Gold version of the original game. The sequel features a new character, a besuited anime boy, and shifts to a third-person perspective, allowing for more movement freedom. It retains claustrophobic dungeons while introducing larger environments and a serene settlement. The visual style includes anime-inspired characters and vaporwave aesthetics. A release date has not been announced, but players can wishlist the game on Steam, and a free demo of the original is available.

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October 17, 2025

So, uh, why are there suddenly at least 4 sinister convenience store simulators on Steam at once?

In 2024, the gaming landscape has seen the rise of retail simulation games, with titles like Supermarket Simulator, Supermarket Together, and TCG Card Shop Simulator gaining popularity. There are at least four upcoming games focused on managing convenience stores while facing intergalactic, supernatural, and undead threats. Roadside Research involves players as aliens using a gas station for covert research. Hellmart features a convenience store operator defending against grotesque creatures. The Walking Trade is set in a zombie apocalypse where players stock supplies for survivors. Shift At Midnight requires players to identify doppelgangers among customers to avoid danger. Other titles include Service with a Shotgun, which combines customer service with wave defense, and [Herror] Gas Station Case, part of a horror anthology. Exit: Gas Station offers an anomaly detection game under the supervision of a towering overseer. The emergence of these chaotic retail experiences raises questions about societal anxieties and the evolution of game design within the retail simulation genre.

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October 15, 2025

Tarkov’s brutal FPS action collides with Dead by Daylight’s horror crossovers in this new extraction shooter

Grey State Studio, a Tencent Games subsidiary, is developing a Lovecraftian extraction shooter titled "Rules of Engagement: The Grey State." The game combines elements from titles like Escape From Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown, incorporating a Dead by Daylight-style approach to horror. Players will take on the role of a Strider, an elite operative, navigating a military secret location filled with grotesque creatures and alien artifacts in PvPvE matches. The game features a 'horrorverse' populated by beings inspired by horror films, literature, and internet creepypasta. An alpha test will showcase four classes: Pyro, Phantom, Sledge, and a secret class. The game is set for a free release in 2026 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.