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April 22, 2026

PC Limited-Time Free Game Is A Resident Evil and Silent Hill Hybrid

PC gamers can download the horror game The Whispering Valley for free on the GOG platform, thanks to a tip from Twitter user Wario64. The game is a folk horror point & click adventure that involves exploring a remote village and solving complex puzzles related to guilt and depression. It has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 on GOG based on eight user reviews and is rated "Very Positive" on Steam from a total of 157 reviews. Players can claim the game for free until April 28, 2026, after which it will cost £9.99. Games on GOG are DRM-free, allowing players to own the installation file and play across multiple devices without restrictions.

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April 18, 2026

Steam Giving Away 4 PC Games for Free

Steam is currently offering four PC games for free until specific dates: 1. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager - Free until April 23, 2021 release, 76% approval rating from 1,584 reviews, playable on Steam Deck. 2. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road - Free until April 20, 2025 release, 62% approval rating from over 100 reviews. 3. Stickman: Killing Zombie - Free until April 19, 2024 release, 92% approval rating, limited reviews. 4. NineHells - Free until April 20, 2024 release, no established user score due to insufficient reviews. Only Legend of Keepers is confirmed as playable on the Steam Deck.

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April 18, 2026

Steam Giving Away 4 PC Games for Free

Steam is offering four free PC games for a limited time, with the following details: 1. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager - Free until April 23, 2021 release, 76% approval rating from 1,584 reviews, playable on Steam Deck. 2. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road - Free until April 20, 2025 release, 62% approval rating from over 100 reviews. 3. Stickman: Killing Zombie - Free until April 19, 2024 release, 92% approval rating, limited reviews. 4. NineHells - Free until April 20, 2024 release, no user review score available. Only one game, Legend of Keepers, is confirmed as playable on Steam Deck, while the compatibility of the others is unknown.

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April 14, 2026

If you’re finding Resident Evil: Requiem a bit scary, why not mod it to make the enemies tiny

Resident Evil: Requiem features a mod called the Enemies Scale Modifier, created by modder lucablight83, which allows players to adjust enemy sizes, making them smaller or larger, thus adding humor to the horror gameplay. This mod requires the installation of the RE Framework and enables players to scale enemies down to 10% or up to 300% of their original size. It introduces comedic elements while maintaining gameplay challenges, such as aiming at miniaturized foes. Additionally, there are other mods available that enhance the game with humorous elements, like transforming Leon's Porsche into a driveable hamburger, or introduce serious challenges, such as zombie bites that infect players. A VR mod is also available for an immersive experience.

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April 9, 2026

Wait, how many ‘horror Stardew’ farm sims are in development right now?

Several horror-themed farming simulation games were unveiled during the recent Triple-I Initiative showcase. 1. Grave Seasons: Set to release on August 14, 2026, this game involves players navigating rural life while investigating mysterious murders after escaping from prison. It includes romantic elements with the town's residents. 2. Neverway: Scheduled for release in October 2026, this 8-bit inspired game combines farming, crafting, romance, and fast-paced combat. A free prologue is available. 3. Graveyard Keeper 2: Set for release in 2026, this sequel involves managing a cemetery and introduces tower defense elements with an army of the undead. 4. Crop: Release date yet to be announced, this game features players abducted into farming under captors while uncovering secrets of a cult-like organization. Grave Seasons and Neverway include romantic elements, while Grave Seasons and Crop delve deeper into horror themes.

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April 9, 2026

Forget Stardew Valley’s cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you “on edge,” and I can’t get enough of it

Players in the game Crop start their journey in an abandoned car, with the nearby farmhouse representing hope amidst a washed-out bridge to the outside world. The first task is to dig a grave for the previous owner, setting a grim tone for the farming experience. Gameplay involves traditional farming mechanics but with a slow, deliberate pace that emphasizes effort and intention. Players can earn money to invest in equipment and expand their farms, while the narrative hints at darker themes, including an abduction and the mysterious death of the former owner. The game features occult symbols and unsettling notes, suggesting a connection between sacrifice and abundance. Influences include the eerie atmosphere of Twin Peaks and the storytelling of Tarkovsky, alongside elements from Outer Wilds and Dredge. Relationships with characters are tracked through 'minimaps,' and the game has an estimated playtime of around 15 hours, focusing on exploration and uncovering mysteries rather than fitting into the horror genre.

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March 20, 2026

Hoarder is what happens when a Darkwood co-creator makes a cleaning simulator: Your job is to clean the abyss and ‘no one is coming to save you’

The 2017 survival horror game Darkwood is known for its unsettling atmosphere and innovative gameplay, despite its top-down perspective. A sequel is in development by Ice-Pick Lodge, not the original creators, Acid Wizard Studio. One of the new projects from the game's co-creators is Hoarder, a cleaning simulation game where players declutter a house once occupied by a hoarder. The game features structured gameplay with checklists and quest markers, but later introduces a challenging basement environment. The horror genre has seen increased creativity from indie studios, with titles like Iron Lung and Creature Kitchen appealing to a broader audience. Players are encouraged to add Hoarder to their Steam wishlists, though a release date has not been announced.

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March 12, 2026

This horror game where you’re a conscious nuclear missile boasts ‘one handed mouse only controls’, leaving me with assumptions that proved incorrect when I had to saw my own limbs off

The game Brainshell is set in an alternate reality in 1963 where human intellect has replaced computers amidst an out-of-control nuclear arms race. Governments use propaganda, brainwashing, and body modifications to create a sentient nuclear missile. Developed by a Finnish team, the game features gameplay that involves manipulating archaic levers and navigating a grotesque maze of flesh. Players experience a tense atmosphere with low survival odds, and the protagonist has a psychological aversion to clean water. The soundtrack is described as capturing a voice of madness, featuring warped brass instruments. Players face graphic scenarios, including the need to sever their own limbs with a rusty hacksaw, highlighting the game's dark themes.

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February 12, 2026

Reanimal review

Tarsier Studios is set to release a survival horror game titled Reanimal on February 13, 2026, published by THQ Nordic. The game features a brother-sister duo navigating a fog-laden ocean to rescue three friends from a war-torn island. Players can control either character in single-player or cooperative mode. Reanimal employs a fixed 3D camera perspective and includes stealth gameplay reminiscent of Little Nightmares, focusing on atmospheric tension and simple puzzles. The game explores themes of trauma and survival, with sparse dialogue emphasizing despair. It is designed to be compatible with Steam Deck, although confirmation is pending.

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January 31, 2026

New Free Steam Horror Game Releases to a 100% User Review Score

Terminal Lucidity is a free horror puzzle game on Steam with a perfect user review score, although this may be inflated due to its recent release and limited reviews. Developed by Happy Accident Studios, it features intricate puzzles that elicit mixed reactions from players. The game casts players as a technician maintaining supercomputers underground, requiring them to decipher terminal languages to uncover hidden truths. User feedback is positive, with players enjoying the problem-solving aspects, though the game lacks a save feature, leading to varied completion times. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently unknown.