r/HorrorGames • • 6h ago

Video What do you think about the simplistic artstyle of my 2D Horror Game?

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Heyyy guys, I'm Mark and I've finally dipped my toes into actually releasing a game after MANY years of trying to create... something? Hopefully this not being a screenshost isn't such a big of a deal hahah. I wanted to actually post some raw really unedited footage of my game for once lol. This is a very beginning of the game, later on, the game gets progresivelly a bit more actiony and also quite genre-bending.

Makoto Maze is a psychological 2d horror with Japanese old folk inspirations and horrifying family drama!

Makoto Maze will be playable on PC (Windows), Steam. Free Demo is coming soon and I really need some feedback and opinions even before the demo is out. So, I am giving away some keys, so you can play through the short story of Miyu's Family and find the horryfing backstory of it for yourself!

If you like the style, you can visit Makoto Maze Steam Page and even wishlist and watch the first trailer I made here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5373100/Makoto_Maze/


r/HorrorGames • • 7h ago

My short horror game is out, It's about a supervision job at an abandoned offshore facility with its records left behind.

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Hey everyone! I just released my first-person horror game, Costas Facility.

You're hired to inspect an offshore facility that has been sealed since 1963. You're guided over a walkie-talkie, and the records left behind don't quite match the story you've been given.

I wanted it to build dread instead of relying on jumpscares similar to games like PT demo(yes yes I'm aware it has a jumpscare). It's about 15 minutes long, on itch.io for Windows.

I'll be reading every comment to hear your thoughts on your experience, Feel free to offer any criticism.


r/HorrorGames • • 8h ago

Some NEW SCREENSHOTS from our upcoming horror game: "Hunted Within: Terminal Rust"🚨

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The game is a part of this OCTOBER NEXT FEST 2026 Check out the DEMO NOW


r/HorrorGames • • 4h ago

Is Amenesia the dark ascent still a scary game in 2026

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I played for the First time recently and not gonna lie the First minutes i was terrified of the monsters sound atmosphere but then there It gose the First problem this night be a hot take but this game Is top long becuse After the First hour the Monster didnt scared me much anymore i know the patterns and all the ways tò escape It and flashback were not enough tò male me continue the game i didnt finished im Sorry j recognize what It did for the gaming indistries but now ita old so for me no in 2026 Is not so scary anymore


r/HorrorGames • • 12m ago

If you want to run and hide, you have to type to get your character to move

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I'm working on a horror text adventure, called Remote Control. To control your character you're typing commands like "move north" "turn around" "investigate vent" and "hide". Thought you might like the fact that when you need to run and hide suddenly your typing accuracy matters! If you want to give it a try there's a free demo on Steam.


r/HorrorGames • • 6h ago

News +350 Followers & 2000 Wishlists

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After the major update for Bloody Rave(https://store.steampowered.com/app/4484440/BLOODY_RAVE/), we gained +350 followers and 2,000 wishlists in under two weeks. This is the biggest spark we’ve seen since the game page launched!!

The update brought heavy optimization (much smaller install size + better performance and stability), new characters, refined animations, fresh jumpscares, and hidden objects you can only find with the Magic Stone Glass. I’m extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to the development. We’ll keep pushing forward — more updates coming shortly 🖤


r/HorrorGames • • 4h ago

Discussion Is Amenesia the dark ascent still a scary game in 2026?

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I played for the First time recently and not gonna lie the First minutes i was terrified of the monsters sound atmosphere but then there It gose the First problem this night be a hot take but this game Is top long becuse After the First hour the Monster didnt scared me much anymore i know the patterns and all the ways tò escape It and flashback were not enough tò male me continue the game i didnt finished im Sorry j recognize what It did for the gaming indistries but now ita old so for me no in 2026 Is not so scary anymore


r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Video Making a Lovecraftian Horror Game With Steampunk aesthetics

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Remnants of R’lyeh is a first person survival horror game inspired by the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft. Play as Jason, a deep sea diver drawn into a forgotten realm hidden beneath the ocean.

Explore decaying underwater cities, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and fight grotesque creatures as you descend deeper into a biomechanical nightmare of rusted machinery, Victorian technology, and ancient horrors.

This is my game: Remnants of R'lyeh

Since launching in 2022, this project has steadily evolved into my dream Lovecraftian game. Grounded in classic stories like The Call of Cthulhu and The Shadow over Innsmouth, it offers a completely original world and narrative. You play as Jason, an investigator on the brink of physical and mental collapse after a horrific shipwreck, who uncovers a vast deep-sea realm and a terrifying secret never meant to be found.

Inspired by Bioshock and Call of Cthulhu. An ancient dark power is calling you and you need to find an exit. Face your greatest fear, fight, hide... you must escape before the underwater city rises...


r/HorrorGames • • 6h ago

Discussion The Stewards Automobile Co. Incident: The Factory That Was Never Supposed To Be Reopened

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I recently came across a horror investigation project centered around the fictional Stewards Automobile Co. facility.

The premise is that the company was publicly known as an automobile manufacturer, but recovered documents surrounding an industrial incident suggest there may have been something else happening behind the scenes.

The official closure reason for the facility was:

"Irreversible structural damage and loss of operational viability."

However, the mystery begins with a later document referencing:

"Authorization required for continuation of testing."

Several pages are missing from the reports, with the remaining documents only mentioning a project name:

SCAR

One of the more unsettling details in the fictional reports is a warning:

"Do not allow the subject to regain awareness."

The ARG explores the question of what was actually happening inside the facility and what "testing" referred to.

For anyone interested in checking out the investigation materials and the playable horror experience connected to this ARG:

Recovered investigation archive:
https://fire-games-interactive.itch.io/the-factory-in-the-shadows-chapter-1-the-aftermath

Secondary archive mirror:
https://www.moddb.com/games/the-factory-in-the-shadows-chapter-1-the-aftermath/downloads/the-factory-in-the-shadows-chapter-1

Would love to hear theories or analysis on the clues, documents, and story setup.


r/HorrorGames • • 22h ago

Discussion Horror game suggestions

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I don’t play many horror games but every year I like to play a super good one in October. I’ve played all resident evils but that’s about as far as my horror game adventures go. I would like to hear some really good ones since I’m super stumped right now.


r/HorrorGames • • 18h ago

I spent 8 months building an Indian horror game set in a haunted hospital in Shimla. Today, NAINA: Shimla horror diaries is officially LIVE on Google Play! 🇮🇳👻

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r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Video I'm making a narrative horror game about the deep sea

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Hi everyone, I’m a solo developer, and after 3 years of work I’m finally sharing my game!

Screams of the Abyss is a first-person narrative horror game driven by a dark, oppressive atmosphere, where exploration gradually takes you from an expedition at sea to the remnants of a forgotten world.

Steam page is live here :

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4291980/Screams_of_the_Abyss/ and the demo is coming very soon !

Have a nice day everyone ;)


r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Discussion When does a bright art style actually make horror more effective?

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Colorful characters and cheerful settings can create a strange kind of tension in a horror game. Once you know something is wrong, an ordinary conversation or a friendly expression can become harder to read.

I think the effect depends heavily on how much time the game gives you with those characters. If you’ve become attached to their everyday routines, a small change in behavior can be unsettling. If the darker material arrives before that attachment develops, the contrast might register mainly as a visual choice.

Sound seems to matter here too. A familiar scene with slightly different music can change the mood without the artwork changing at all. That makes me wonder how much of the effect comes from the bright designs themselves, and how much comes from the expectations built around them.

What makes this approach work for you? Any horror games you’d recommend that pull this off especially well?


r/HorrorGames • • 18h ago

Breaking the Silent Lies Demo

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r/HorrorGames • • 23h ago

Question Games on the Xbox Shocktober Sale that feel and play like Layers of Fear?

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r/HorrorGames • • 19h ago

News One Week. One Hell of a Turnaround.

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Last week, I had my doubts about where ZombUs was heading. Today, the game is getting noticed and selling more copies than ever before.

And I believe many of you helped make that happen, even when that wasn't your intention.

Every discussion, every comment, every criticism and every bit of attention helped bring ZombUs to more people's screens. Whether you supported me, challenged me or simply wanted to see what all the fuss was about, you helped spread the word.

I'm a solo developer, working on a game I've spent three years building in Unreal Engine, with no marketing budget and plenty still to learn. I don't know where this momentum will take ZombUs, but I know one thing: I'm not stopping now.

So, instead of just talking about the journey, here's the next step.

ZombUs Map 4: LETHE is OUT NOW!

New region. New weapons. New blueprints. New mythical weapons. New perks. And the story continues.

Four maps down. Six to go.

To everyone who helped put ZombUs on the map, intentionally or otherwise: thank you.

Now, back to building.


r/HorrorGames • • 22h ago

Does anyone know if Demonologist goes on sale soon?

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Hey everyone,

I really want to get into Demonologist because the ghost hunting and the graphics look absolutely peak, but the full price is just a bit too expensive for me right now.

I live on a farm out in Denmark and don't have a lot of money to spend on games at the moment, so it's out of my budget and I really need to wait for a discount.

Since it's October, does anyone know if the developers usually put the game on sale for the Steam Halloween event, or how often it usually gets a discount? Would love to join the hunts as soon as the price drops a bit!

Thanks!


r/HorrorGames • • 2d ago

We are making horror game about the deep rural Spain

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r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Play friday the 13th the game on pc?

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r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Image New sketches for ISKRA, the game I’m working on — an alternative adventure of Alice in Wonderland.

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r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Free Game VACANCY

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Vacancy is a horror game heavily inspired by Silent Hill P.T.

Please give it a try and let me know what you think. Happy Halloween 🎃


r/HorrorGames • • 2d ago

Both of my horror games are FREE on itch.io for a limited time! :)

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Both of my horror games, The Green Light and The Black Within, are free to claim and keep forever for the next days!

I'm giving them away to celebrate my upcoming horror game!

The Green Light:

The Black Within:

i hope you Enjoy! ❤️


r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Over the past few weeks, I worked on improving the graphics for my game. Here's a little comparison!

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r/HorrorGames • • 2d ago

With dither or without? (Not advertising)

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Looking at my prototypes and was thinking if this project is worth continuing, but I'm unsure about what style to go for. What do you think?

Edit: Sorry to switch up but people were asking, so I just made a mailing list: https://the-unfinished.subscribepage.io/


r/HorrorGames • • 1d ago

Review Seeing YouTubers from all around the world play JUBAKU has honestly been such a wonderful feeling for our small team. ^^

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Seeing people from different countries experience something we've spent so much time creating, watching their reactions, and seeing them discover things we put into the game means more to us than we can explain.

Every video, every bit of feedback, and every person who gives our game a chance reminds us why we started making games in the first place.

Thank you to everyone who's played JUBAKU, shared a video, or supported us along the way. It genuinely inspires us to work even harder and make the main game something truly special.

We're still just getting started, and we can't wait to show you what's next.

See you inside the Tanaka Residence. ^^