Most of the time, horror lovers are undermined in the video game industry. One or two titles are often announced for the next year or so. From time to time, a new dramatic and intense story comes with eerie undertones, but it’s not horror per se. But this year is our year, folks. So far, during this beautiful season of announcements, we’ve heard about not one, not two but more than TEN video games that are horror or thriller related. And if you want to find out which one suits your spooky needs the most, here is the complete list of the horror games that we know of so far:
THE CALLISTO PROTOCOL
The masterminds that created Dead Space are back for more extraterrestrial nightmares. From Striking Distance Studios, The Callisto Protocol is an upcoming survival horror game that’ll keep you awake at night.
When? December 2, 2022.
Where? PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC.
ROUTINE
What if I told you your life depends on defending yourself against evil technology? In this story, the machines have won, and you’ll have to fight creepy cyborgs to stay alive. ROUTINE is a first-person sci-fi horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future.
When? TBC.
Where? Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
WITCHFIRE
The Astronauts’ latest project is Witchfire, a dark fantasy first-person shooter set in an alternative world where witches are real and very dangerous – but so are you. So are you ready to delve into the unknown wonders of witchcraft and power?
When? Winter 2022.
Where? TBC (at Epic Games Store).
FORT SOLIS
Fort Solis is a single-player third-person thriller set over one long night on the far side of Mars. Engineer Jack Leary responds to a routine alarm where events unravel and escalate out of control in a way he could never have imagined.
When? TBC.
Where? Steam.
LAYERS OF FEARS
Face a spine-chilling madness that extends over generations! Layers of Fears is a psychedelic horror chronicle, a new game built upon the foundations of the previous Layers Of Fear games, with a surprising new story and gameplay direction.
When? Early 2023.
Where? PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
THE QUARRY
Teenage summer camp horror stories are such a cliché, but I can’t stop myself from form loving them. Play as each of the nine camp counselors in a thrilling cinematic tale, where every decision shapes your unique story from a tangled web of possibilities.
When? Available today.
Where? PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
MADISON
What would you do if you woke up locked in a dark room, with your hands covered in blood? Play as Luca, and endure the brute torture of MADiSON, a demon that has forced him to continue a gory ritual that started decades ago, making him commit terrible acts.
When? July 8, 2022.
Where? All consoles and PC.
AUTOPSY SIMULATOR
Autopsy Simulator is a story-driven mystery with simulation elements. Step into an eerie dissection room to perform realistic corpse examinations, which will lead you to solve disturbing cases and face supernatural horrors and those of your past.
When? November 2022.
Where? Coming to Steam.
THE UNLIVING
Take control of death itself and unleash your monstrous armies upon the living realm! The Unliving puts you in the tattered robes of a necromancer as they learn new dark magic to raise armies of the undead to do their bidding, conquering procedurally-generated kingdoms.
When? October 2022.
Where? Coming to Steam.
MOONSCARS
Push the limits of your combat skills and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Then, face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learned; as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
When? This summer.
Where? Coming to Steam.
OUTBREAK ISLAND
Outbreak Island follows detective Howard Chapman looking into the disastrous effects of an experiment gone wrong on Erisen Island. Document your experience on the island with your camera as you explore and scavenge for supplies. You can craft weapons, find food and medicine, and distract the mutated infected with your camera flash.
When? Later this year.
Where? Coming to Steam.
LIFELESS MOON
Lifeless Moon comes from the developers of Lifeless Planet and has you exploring a desolate moon as you solve puzzles and platform your way to safety. Of the upcoming indie games being shown this year, Lifeless Moon excels in conveying its indie horror tone.
When? Later this year.
Where? Coming to Steam.
THE WALKING DEAD: LAST MILE
From Skybound games comes The Walking Dead: Last Mile, part game, part interactive live experience as it relies on the audience to determine its outcome. the next installment in The Walking Dead franchise where survival depends on you.
When? July 11, 2022.
Where? Facebook Gaming and Facebook Watch.
CHOO-CHOO CHARLES
Choo-Choo Charles is pure nightmare fuel. This survival game takes place on an island inhabited by a horrible, evil hell train with spider legs that crawls across the land looking for people to eat. Your goal is to upgrade your train and use it to fight back while not getting eaten yourself.
When? Sometime this year.
Where? Coming to Steam.
Which one are you looking forward to the most? Which one scares you the most? Let us know in the comment section!
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