A new force in indie horror has arrived — and it’s bringing nightmares by the truckload. Founded by horror veteran Ted Hentschke (formerly of DreadXP and Critical Reflex), Black Lantern Collective is officially stepping into the light — or rather, the flickering, blood-stained glow of CRTs and candlelight — with a massive debut catalog of 10 uniquely terrifying indie games. First up? The disturbing psychological horror Caput Mortum, launching this August on PC. A New Horror Publisher, Led by Industry Horrorheads Helmed by Hentschke and co-founder Jakub Bałuszek-Sobolewski (an experienced producer and founder of Indie Games Starter), Black Lantern Collective…
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Ready to shred through a sonic storm of synth-powered enemies? Resonant Blade, the pixel-art hack-and-slash adventure from solo developer behind The Resonant Studio, has officially launched on Steam—and it’s bringing rhythm-based mayhem to a world teetering on the edge of collapse. Set in the neon-ruined future of Terra, you’ll take control of Atlas, a scientist-turned-swordsman armed with the mighty Resonant Blade—a weapon that doesn’t just cut, it harmonizes. Fight your way through corrupted cities and dangerous dungeons, using music-based mechanics to match enemy frequencies, unravel puzzles, and ultimately, bring harmony to a planet under siege by the robotic Dark Synths.…
Luto, the debut first-person psychological horror game from Broken Bird Games and Selecta Play, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. If you’re looking for a horror experience that trades jump scares for emotional weight and atmospheric dread, this one’s knocking on your door. And it’s not leaving. Set inside a seemingly inescapable home, Luto pulls players into a maze of grief, fear, and fragmented memories. Nothing is as it seems, and every attempt to escape only leads deeper into a surreal and suffocating nightmare. This is a game…
A couple escapees for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets. Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, and Tess Degenstein Director: Osgood Perkins Writer: Nick Lepard Genre: Horror Rated: NR Release date: November 14, 2025
Just in time for the two-year anniversary of its Steam debut, My Friendly Neighborhood has officially brought its puppet-fueled chaos to consoles—and yes, it’s as bizarre (and brilliant) as ever. From the minds of developer duo John and Evan Szymanski and the folks at indie horror powerhouse DreadXP, this cult-favorite survival horror comedy is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and through Xbox Game Pass (including Windows Store). That means it’s never been easier to dive into one of the strangest—and most charming—entries in the modern horror scene. Smile for the Camera… or Else…
Taking place 18 months after the events at the UNEEDA Warehouse in Louisville, KY, a new Trioxin 2-4-5 leak puts a small Pennsylvania town on the brink of a zombie outbreak during Christmas 1985. Director Steve Wolsh Writer: Steve Wolsh Genre: Horror, Dark Comedy, Zombie Horror Rated: R Release date: December 25, 2025
A.I.L.A., the upcoming first-person tech-horror title from Pulsatrix Studios and Fireshine Games, is officially creeping its way onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2025. Built in Unreal Engine 5 and dripping with hyperrealistic visuals powered by Lumen and MetaHuman, A.I.L.A. doesn’t just aim to scare—it wants to make you question reality itself. This disturbing dive into near-future psychological horror is co-created by YouTuber and creative director MaxMRM, and it throws players into the eyes of Samuel, a game tester tasked with trying out a new generation of AI-driven game experiences. But this isn’t your average bug-testing session.…
Things got bloody fast at Summer Game Fest 2025, as Team Clout and Mundfish Powerhouse unleashed a grisly new trailer for ILL, a first-person survival horror title that looks ready to burrow straight under your skin—literally. The trailer, packed with grotesque visuals, dismembered monsters, and eerie atmosphere, marks the first major showcase of ILL, Team Clout’s debut title—and the first game published under Mundfish Powerhouse, a newly formed creative label from the studio behind Atomic Heart. Designed to support rising indie devs, Powerhouse aims to give bold creators the backing they need to bring their vision to life. Set in…
If you’ve been craving psychological horror that gets under your skin and stays there, Dark Atlas: Infernum might be your next descent into darkness. Revealed during the Horror Game Awards Summer Showcase, publisher SelectaPlay and developer Dark Council Studio dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer—and it’s pure nightmare fuel. Twisting corridors, collapsing rooms, and creatures you never quite see (but always feel) make up the world of Infernum, a first-person horror experience where reality is melting away and death is just the beginning. A World on the Brink Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in late 2025, Dark…
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Actors: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Toby Huss Director Zach Cregger Writer:Zach Cregger Genre: Horror, Mystery Rated: R Release date: Aug 8, 2025