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June 14, 2026

Steam Drops Free Photorealistic Survival Horror You Can Beat In 1 Hour

Steam users can now play a new survival game titled "Above," which combines horror elements with a compact narrative experience. The game offers a photorealistic first-person adventure that can be completed in about one hour. Players take on the role of Joyce, a park ranger stranded on a desert road in Idaho, and must explore the environment while uncovering a tragic story involving themes of family, guilt, and sacrifice. The game emphasizes atmosphere and emotional resonance, relying on sound-based tension and systemic pressure to enhance the horror experience. "Above" is compared to other minimalistic horror games and requires high system specifications to run smoothly, including 32 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card, and an Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor.

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June 9, 2026

A Star Trek horror game is just wild enough to work, but not the one Bloober Team is making

Bloober Team is developing a horror game set in the Star Trek universe, featuring the Bajoran character Ro Laren. The project combines horror elements with the traditionally optimistic themes of Star Trek, creating a mix of excitement and skepticism among fans. Ro Laren's character, known for her conflict with Starfleet ideals, aligns with the darker themes of the game, but her story may challenge the franchise's core values of unity and hope. The success of unconventional Star Trek projects suggests the franchise can adapt to new formats, and anticipation builds around how Bloober Team will merge their style with Star Trek's spirit.

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June 7, 2026

Bloober Team’s making a Star Trek horror game

Polish horror developer Bloober Team is developing a sci-fi psychological horror game titled Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, featuring Ro Laren, a Bajoran officer from Star Trek: The Next Generation, voiced by actress Michelle Forbes.

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June 6, 2026

Metal Gear-inspired survival horror game SHE (Seraphim Helix Experiment) announced for PC

Publisher Weird Ghosts and developer Rocket Adrift are collaborating on a new project titled SHE (Seraphim Helix Experiment), which is inspired by the Metal Gear series and combines survival horror with tactical action. The game will be available on PC via Steam, but a specific release date has not been announced. SHE is the fourth commercial release from the Toronto-based studio, which has a team of three, and it is their second entry into the psychological horror genre, following the upcoming release of Psychroma in 2024.

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May 14, 2026

2025 PC Game Now 100% Free to Keep on Steam

The horror game "Terrors to Unveil – Day Off" is now available for free on Steam until May 19, allowing users to download and keep it indefinitely. The game is categorized as "Unknown" for compatibility with the Steam Deck, and players must test its performance themselves. It has a 72% approval rating from nearly 100 user reviews, with praise for its atmospheric setting and tension, though about 30% of reviews express dissatisfaction with pacing and writing quality. The estimated playtime is between one to two hours.

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May 10, 2026

3D psychological horror adventure game A Passing in the Night announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM and developer .iris are releasing a 3D psychological horror adventure game titled A Passing in the Night, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. The game will support multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Players will follow the character Kai as he navigates a surreal town filled with apparitions after awakening from a dream. The narrative presents a dilemma where Kai must choose between surrendering his most cherished memory for freedom from suffering or retaining his memories and enduring reality. The game explores themes of the human psyche, memory, and the pain of existence.

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May 10, 2026

A Passing In The Night Announced As Psychological Horror Game For PC

Playism has announced a psychological horror game titled A Passing in the Night, developed by .iris, set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. The game follows a character named Kai, who faces a dilemma when a demon offers him a choice to give up his most cherished memory for freedom from suffering. Players will explore a neighborhood filled with realistic and surreal elements, encountering spirits that share their stories. The game focuses on themes of memory, loss, and the choices that shape our existence.

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May 1, 2026

2025 PC Game Now 100% Free on Steam

A 2025 PC title, Overcome Your Fears – Caretaker, is available for free on Steam until May 7. Developed by Markuwaaaaa, the game has a 76% approval rating from over 100 user reviews and lasts between one to two hours. Players assume the role of Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old house-sitter who uncovers dark secrets in a seemingly tranquil setting. The game features exploration and interaction within its environment, focusing on atmospheric horror elements.

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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.