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January 10, 2026

Luto is an underappreciated 2025 horror gem with the perfect mixture of Stanley Parable narration and P.T. ambience

Luto is a first-person psychological horror game that explores grief and existential dread through the character Sam, who is trapped in a cycle of time and memory. The game lasts approximately five to six hours and features unsettling environments that reflect Sam's internal struggles. Unlike other horror games, Luto builds tension through environmental storytelling and an oppressive atmosphere. Players navigate a disorienting loop of time, encountering ghostly mannequins and an omnipresent narrator that challenges their perceptions. The game encourages introspection and blurs the lines between reality and illusion, creating a complex narrative that prompts players to confront uncomfortable truths about grief and memory. Luto is available on Steam.

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January 3, 2026

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in January

January typically sees a quieter period for PC gaming, with many anticipated titles debuting later in the month. Notable releases include: - January 12: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (Steam) - Players act as a checkpoint officer in a zombie apocalypse. - January 26: Highguard (Steam) - A free-to-play hero shooter facing skepticism. - January 29: Cairn (Steam) - A mountain climbing game praised by early players. Upcoming gaming events and sales include: - CES from January 6-9. - Steam Winter Sale (December 18 - January 5). - Detective Fest (January 12 - January 19). - Board Game Fest (January 26 - February 2). - Taipei Game Show (January 29 - February 1). Early access launches in January: - January 6: StarRupture (Steam) - A sci-fi base building and defense game. - January 22: Bladesong (Steam) - Players craft blades in a dark fantasy setting. - January TBA: Echoes of Elysium (Steam) - A co-op airship survival RPG delayed from December. Major updates and events: - January 20: World of Warcraft's Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update. - January 12: Anthem concludes its service. - January 22: Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven expansion introduces new content. Additional game releases in January include: - January 9: Pathologic 3 (Steam). - January 12: Big Hops (Steam). - January 15: Craftlings (Steam) and Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam). - January 16: BrokenLore: Unfollow (Steam). - January 20: Mio: Memories in Orbit (Steam). - January 21: Dynasty Warriors Origins: Visions of Four Heroes (Steam). - January 22: Nova Roma (Steam) and Arknights: Endfield (Epic). - January 28: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Steam) and The Midnight Walkers (early access). - January 29: Don't Stop, Girlypop! (Steam).

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December 30, 2025

GOG crawls out from under CD Projekt Red with a new owner and teases ‘ambitious’ plans for classic game ‘rescue missions’ starting next year

GOG, a digital storefront known for classic and DRM-free gaming, has transitioned to the ownership of Michal Kicinski, a co-founder of GOG, which launched in 2008. Under Kicinski's leadership, GOG aims to expand its library of classic titles and enhance the gaming experience, although specific initiatives have yet to be detailed. CD Projekt Red will continue to support GOG, ensuring that both existing and upcoming titles from the studio remain available on the platform. GOG may also serve as a refuge for unconventional titles, as demonstrated by the psychological horror game Horses, which was banned from other platforms but found success on GOG.

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December 23, 2025

Silent Hill f didn’t just give us a superb SH game in the year of our lord 2025, but it offered up one of the best in the series

Silent Hill f has been well-received by fans, emerging as a standout game in 2025. It reimagines the classic series by introducing a modern narrative while maintaining its psychological horror roots and signature eerie atmosphere. The game features straightforward combat mechanics that require players to balance confrontation and evasion. Players navigate desolate landscapes filled with tension, suspense, and exploration, staying true to the franchise's legacy. Konami's dedication to enhancing the series while honoring its past has resulted in a rich and immersive experience for both new and seasoned players.

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December 11, 2025

Japanese psychological adventure game UN:Me announced for PC

Shueisha Games and historia are releasing a psychological horror adventure game called UN:Me, exclusively for PC. The game features a young girl navigating a maze inhabited by four distinct souls, each with unique traumas and abilities that can take control of her body. UN:Me will be available in multiple languages: English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Key gameplay features include: - Unpredictable Soul Switching: The four souls randomly take control, requiring players to adapt their strategies. - Trauma-Driven Gameplay: Each soul's trauma affects gameplay through visual distortions and behavioral limitations. - Soul Dialogue System: Players can collect items that unlock dialogue sequences with the souls, revealing their histories and providing hints for progression. - The Ultimate Choice: Soul Triage: Players must choose which soul to preserve, impacting the game's ending and moral implications. The game is developed by historia and published by Shueisha Games, with plans for additional platforms to be announced later.

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November 26, 2025

Get Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette, and 11 other indie horrors for just $1 each

Buckshot Roulette is an indie horror game that transforms Russian roulette into a chilling experience using a 12-gauge shotgun. It is part of the Indie Fears Humble Bundle, which features 13 games for a price of £11.67. Other notable games in the bundle include Mouthwashing, which has a 95% rating on Steam and is set on a shipwrecked space freighter, and Arctis Eggs, where players prepare food for Antarctic residents while appeasing a deity. The Indie Fears Bundle will be available until November 28, 2025, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. The complete list of games in the bundle includes: - Mouthwashing - Buckshot Roulette - Arctic Eggs - Who's Lila - THRESHOLD - ORDER 13 - NO-SKIN - Kiosk - Adios - The Boba Teashop - Daemonologie - Massacre at the Mirage - Terror at Oakheart

Winsage

November 24, 2025

Scary experiment shows an infamous Windows XP build sending an old PC into chaos

Windows XP is no longer officially available for modern machines, but tech enthusiasts continue to explore its interface, particularly through virtual machines. The MetraByte YouTube channel recently showcased an experiment with "Windows XP Horror Edition," a version designed to disrupt and destabilize systems. This version can corrupt files and disable essential features, creating unsettling visuals and a chaotic user experience. The creator installed it on an isolated machine to avoid damaging their primary computer, emphasizing the importance of caution. A "Peaceful version" of the OS, which maintains the horror aesthetic without destructive elements, is also available on archive.org, but neither version should be installed on a primary PC.

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November 21, 2025

Psychological Horror Game ‘Total Chaos’ out Now on Xbox Game Pass, PC and consoles

Apogee Entertainment, in collaboration with Infogrames, has released Total Chaos, a psychological horror game developed by Sam Prebble. The game features a blend of survival horror elements, including resource management, melee combat, and gunplay, set in the desolate Fort Oasis. Players will explore nine chapters filled with haunting visuals and grotesque environments, uncovering the island's dark secrets while managing resources and crafting weapons. The game includes a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on Silent Hill. Total Chaos is available for .99 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass support, and will soon be released on GOG and the Epic Games Store, with SteamVR support expected in Q2 2026.

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November 12, 2025

Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025

The PlayStation State of Play occurred on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the full show available on YouTube for over 40 minutes. Games and updates featured include: - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, launching on February 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - BrokenLore: Unfollow, releasing on January 16, 2026, and BrokenLore: Ascend, both available on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. - Coffee Talk Tokyo, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. - DAMON and Baby, expected on PlayStation and PC in early 2026. - DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, and Super Robot Wars Y. - Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, set for March 12, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC, launching on January 22, 2026. - Fate Trigger entering early access in Q1 2026 for Windows PC and PlayStation 5. - Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 on December 16, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. - Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - A demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is available now, with the full game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Elden Ring Nightreign DLC titled The Forsaken Hollows, launching on December 4, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.

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October 27, 2025

The fourth Steam Scream Fest is here, and there’s a lot more on sale than just horror games

The Steam Scream Fest offers discounted PC games until November 3rd at 10 am PT. Highlights include: - The Outlast Trials: 70% discount. - Inscryption: currently on sale (price not specified). - Mouthwashing: priced at .99, praised by PC Gamer. - The Walking Dead: Telltale Series: priced at .99 (price not specified). - V Rising: half-off at .99. - Crow Country: available for .99 (price not specified). New Points Shop items include a gif of Nosferatu.