Tag: Horror

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Dead Format – PC Review
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Dead Format – PC Review

Who said VHS is dead? Clearly not the development team at Katanalevy. Since their, new game Dead Format is very much fresh and new on Steam. You can pick it up for £14.49 right now. What if video did really kill the radio star? Gameplay We play as a nameless guy, whose brother has magically disappeared. On arrival to his flat and looking through his clues to a gift he has left us, we uncover a GHL tape. Unlike a VHS tape, the GHL (otherwise called Ghoul) tape allows us to enter the tapes themselves. And as it always goes, the player begins to search for said brother, and uncover much more. Now, there is combat and healing item that you can find to aid you, and no need to worry as there is a lot scattered around. In addition to typical ammo, the player is able to fin number plates and ...
Death Howl – PC Review
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Death Howl – PC Review

Death Howl invites players into a sorrow-soaked spirit realm where grief becomes both a weapon and a burden. Developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 bit studios, this indie title blends three genres that have never been combined like this before. It plays like a soulslike with an integrated deck-building system and grid-based combat. You craft combat cards, collect totems, and face corrupted animal spirits as you guide a grieving mother on a desperate journey to challenge death itself and save her son. Enter the Pixelated Underworld I've never been the biggest fan of soulslike games, often preferring the more forgiving variant, soulslite. Death Howl reminds me of one of my favorite games, Blasphemous. Both games have the high difficulty of soulslikes, with a cryptic world to ...
Huntsman – PC Review
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Huntsman – PC Review

Fun fact, I have Arachnophobia, so why am I playing a game called Huntsman, that states it has giant arachnids. Well, because it's a horror game! So thank you to the team Onthehousestudios, for this horrible experience for me to undertake. If you are looking for your next horror game, or simply love spiders. Then Huntsman is available on Steam right now for £10.99. Why can't they just stay small? Gameplay There is little context for the player at the start of what is actually going on in Huntsman. We do know it is our first day, and that we can find notes that filling in more of the blanks. The game focus more on the scares and stealth, rather than running. Which thank god, because running will cause the spiders to react much quicker. The player can expect to navigate large rooms and ...
The Last Case of John Morley – PC Review
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The Last Case of John Morley – PC Review

I'll be attempting to uncover dark truths from 20 years ago in The Last Case of John Morley. It was created by Indigo Studios - Interactive Stories, and has us step into the shoes of the titular character John Morley. Will this truly be his last case? Who knows? See, thanks to this random hair I've found, clearly the perp doesn't close the door. Do you enjoy a mystery?  If you do, then you'll need to add this to your Steam wishlist! Gameplay Our character, John Morley, wakes up after sustaining an injury from his last case. He is then quickly discharged from the hospital and upon returning to his offices is approached by an elderly woman. Who requests that he look into a murder cold case at Bloomsbury Manor which occurred 20 years ago. We of course take the job, because you know a ...
Katanaut – PC Review
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Katanaut – PC Review

Katanaut is a new 2D horror roguelite by Voidmaw now available on PC. Enter a massive drifting space station and explore the horrors within while discovering enhancements and unlocks to increase your combat prowess. With publishing assistance from the newly resurrected Acclaim, Inc., you can pick it up only on Steam. If Dead Space and Dead Cells Had a Baby… Anyone breezing over info about Katanaut may also make the same comparison I did to Dead Cells. Both are pixel graphic 2D action roguelites with seemingly similar mechanics. So then, what sets them apart? What makes each worth playing in their own right? Comparisons slightly aside, I dove into Katanaut to find out. Read up on my thoughts below. Gameplay Katanaut is an action roguelite that will challenge your ability to be quick...
The Demons Told Me To Make This Game – PC Preview
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The Demons Told Me To Make This Game – PC Preview

The Demons Told Me To Make This Game is the debut title from self-proclaimed “reckless artist” Haunted Dude is a wild mash of genres. It’s part horror, part mystery, and a bold take on the visual novel format. Can you steer one of gaming’s oddest couples from the jaws of death? Or would you rather let them walk straight into it? In The Demons Told Me To Make This Game, the choice is truly yours. It's also available in early access now on Steam for just £11. The Devil Is In The Detail If games were about first impressions, then The Demons Told Me To Make This Game leaves a weird and confusing one. You progress through the desolately dark town of Red Hives, trying to comprehend why the town’s inhabitants are behaving so strangely.  With possessed individuals at every turn, there is some...
Bite Sized PC Review – Crime Scene Cleaner Nightmare Update
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Bite Sized PC Review – Crime Scene Cleaner Nightmare Update

Crime Scene Cleaner, developed and published by President Studio, with additional publishing by PlayWays S.A., originally launched on Steam on August 14th 2024. The game just received a significant, free content expansion called the “Nightmare Update”, having released on Steam on July 24th, with a console release scheduled for July 29th. Bloody Good This massive content update introduces two brand-new game modes, 20 additional levels, and a variety of fun collectibles and skins. Let's get into the good stuff, shall we? Gameplay Time to grab your mop and sponges, 'cause Crime Scene Cleaner's new Nightmare Update has finally released, and it is absolutely packed with new content! Once you have cleared, or rather “cleaned”, all 10 of the original maps, you will unlock two new secti...
My Friendly Neighborhood – Playstation Review
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My Friendly Neighborhood – Playstation Review

Did I pick up My Friendly Neighborhood because of it's art style? No. Was it because of the references and similar play style of Resident Evil? Also no. Well then it must have been because of Kyle's amazing review on the PC release which you can read here! Yeah... no. In all (embarrassing) honesty, I wanted to play this John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski's survival horror because it reminded me of that one episode of Angel where he was turned into a puppet. I'm not sure which kids would be entertained by sentient puppets but to each their own... After initially releasing on PC in July 2023, the puppets have made their way to the PlayStation Store this month. You can invite them into your library for £25.49! Let's take a look at what you'll experience shall we? Gameplay Imagine Resid...
One-Eyed Likho – PC Review
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One-Eyed Likho – PC Review

One-Eyed Likho is a first-person horror game and tells the story of the old Slavic tale of with the same name. Morteshka, the devs behind this reimagine, released a demo back in the Steam Next Fest. That’s what caught my eye to begin with (no pun intended). The game is out today (the 28th of July 2025) on Steam. Warning GIFs used may contain flashing images! Let's go in blind together. Gameplay The demo covers the beginning of the game with a man called Smith and his friend Tailor, who both decides to venture out into the dark forest. Smith aims to find evil, while I think Tailor wants a kaftan, which is a type of clothing — similar to a robe — worn by Slavic men. If you’ve played enough horror games, or hell any style of game, you'll know it’s never that simple! Although you mainl...
s.p.l.i.t – PC Review
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s.p.l.i.t – PC Review

Hack into the centrifuge in s.p.l.i.t by Mike Klubnika. This story-driven horror game puts you in the shoes of Axel, a man tasked with using his terminal to hack into various systems. Plan and execute a malware attack alongside two faceless technicians with an intricate hacking puzzles which focus on old school prompts. Warning: This game includes depictions of self harm and suicide which will be discussed in this review. I have tried my best but due to the nature of the gameplay please be aware there may e some small spoilers ahead! If this whole hacking thing doesn't work we're going to have to s.p.l.i.t Whilst I got to play through this ahead of launch, I have good news for you. s.p.l.i.t is out on Steam today! Gameplay At first glance, s.p.l.i.t seems like a very simple game...