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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.

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August 14, 2025

These 7 PC Game Intros Hook You Instantly with Captivating Cinematics — Grabbing You by the Collar and Sucking You In

Final Fantasy XVI opens with themes of brotherly bond, betrayal, violence, and features a fiery Phoenix, captivating players with its intricate narrative. Fallout 4 thrusts players into a heart-wrenching scenario before a nuclear apocalypse, setting the stage for a quest to find a lost child. Marvel's Spider-Man series allows players to jump straight into action as Peter Parker battles Fisk shortly after donning his suit. Skyrim's opening features a near-execution scenario that quickly escalates with a dragon's arrival, immersing players in the game's mechanics. God of War (2018) starts with a poignant moment of mourning for Kratos's wife, leading to an intense confrontation with a Norse god. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces a mysterious figure, the Paintress, and a friend's disappearance, igniting a quest filled with grotesque creatures. BioShock begins with a plane crash, leading players into the underwater city of Rapture, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and dread.

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March 17, 2025

Retro-style survival horror game PHASE ZERO announced for PC

SPINA Studio and SUPERHOT PRESENTS are developing a retro-style survival horror game titled PHASE ZERO, set to launch on PC via Steam, with a demo expected soon. The game features episodic chapters focusing on two protagonists, set in the fictional town of Flint Peak in 1994 during a snowstorm. A mysterious illness transforms the town's inhabitants into grotesque creatures. Players will navigate the environment using fixed camera angles and prerendered backgrounds, reminiscent of 90s horror games. Key features include confronting mutated monsters, exploring a 3D pre-rendered environment, and experiencing a chilling soundtrack.