The Third Pig – Review
The Third Pig is a proof-of-concept game that falls into what I’d call the “run-and-hide” style of survival horror. Inspired by The Three Little Pigs, you play as the third pig, the last surviving sibling after Mr. Wolf and his mysterious accomplice kill your brothers. Your role is to escape your own home, which has […]
PHASE ZERO: Survival Horror Revival
The golden era of survival horror is about to make a return with PHASE ZERO, a brand-new indie title that promises to pay homage to the classics while integrating modern quality-of-life improvements. Developed by SPINA Studio, a team of seasoned developers who worked on SUPERHOT, Dying Light, and Cyberpunk 2077, PHASE ZERO promises to capture […]
Mansion of the Dead – Review
I went into this game with extremely low expectations. The cheap price tag, unimaginative capsule art, and basic screenshots seemed a bit uninspired. But what I found was a super fun 90 minute survival horror thrill ride that balances cheesy jumpscares with genuine terror and clever puzzles as well. You start off in a pitch […]
Somnifuge – Review
Somnifuge is a unique, gritty, PSX inspired horror game. It’s not exactly survival horror, more of a psychological horror game with lots of puzzles, but it does have a survival horror “vibe”. I was very excited for it, having played the demo only a week prior. It immediately reminded me of The Tartarus Key, another […]
Zero Protocol – Review
Zero Protocol is a retro FPS survival horror game taking place in a scientific facility, where you play as an amnesiac newly-hired head of security – trying to piece together what happened amidst a sudden emergency lockdown. In its short and sweet 6 hour runtime, it manages to keep its simple gameplay loop interesting and […]
Blood Typers – Typing Survival Horror
Blood Typers is a unique, fast-paced typing game that takes a stab at the survival horror genre. It’s really hard to picture what this means without giving it a try, but the execution of this idea really took me by surprise. The moment-to-moment gameplay is shockingly just as intense as the best of the genre. […]
The Mute House – Review
Disclaimer: We were fortunate to gain early access to The Mute House. The impressions shared in this article are based on that pre-release version. The Mute House is a brand new fixed-camera third person classic survival horror game from solo developer December Blues Games. It is an impressive debut effort, with rich detailed graphics akin […]
Dead of Darkness – Review
Disclaimer: We were fortunate to gain early access to Dead of Darkness. The impressions shared in this article are based on that pre-release version. Dead of Darkness is the latest addition to the extremely slim selection of 2D survival horror games, joining ranks with Evil Tonight, Viviette and Lone Survivor. It follows the story of […]
The Evil’s Nest Demo
The Evil’s Nest is an upcoming classic survival horror game with a modern sheen. It fits neatly into a subgenre I call “cozy survival horror”- games with a lot of atmosphere, slower paced gameplay, puzzles, and brief but not too uncomfortable moments of terror. If you enjoy games like the 2002 Resident Evil remake or […]
The Thing Remastered Exclusive
Disclaimer: We were fortunate to gain early access to an unfinished build of The Thing Remastered. The impressions shared in this article are based on that pre-release version. NightDive Studios has created a reputation for expertly revitalising classic games from the ’90s and early 2000s, titles from an era predating HD graphics, PBR textures, and advanced […]
Silent Hill 2 Remake: Avoiding Enemies
Following the release of Silent Hill 2 Remake, many online discussions have noted a shift in the game’s approach to combat, with some players suggesting it has become more combat focused and that avoiding enemies is now less feasible. While the remake does incorporate significant upgrades to combat mechanics, players still retain the ability to […]
Vultures – Turn Based Survival Horror
In the same way you would combine a red and green herb in Resident Evil, Giovanni (Agar3s) and Mateo (Carenalga) from Team Vultures are combining tactical turn-based gameplay with survival horror themes. “In fact I came to the realisation that the tactical elements are perfect for a survival horror game.” Before I played the Vultures – […]
Clock Tower Remake – True Survival Horror
Get ready to revisit one of the most iconic horror games of all time as Clock Tower gets a chilling remake. Never before release outside of Japan, this indie gem, developed by a team of dedicated horror enthusiasts, promises to revive the terror of the original while introducing new twists and turns to keep players […]
Hollowbody Upcoming Indie game
Prepare to embark on a spine-chilling journey into the depths of terror with an upcoming indie game from Nathan Hamley of Headware Games. This solo project promises classic survival horror gameplay inspired by early 2000s titles like Silent Hill 2 and 3, Kuon, and Rule of Rose. Set in the near future, Hollowbody plunges players […]
Silent Hill 2 Remake: A Haunting Reimagining
Prepare to descend once again into the fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill with the highly anticipated remake of Silent Hill 2. Fans of the survival horror genre rejoice as Konami announces a modern reimagining of the iconic title that defined psychological terror. Silent Hill 2, originally released in 2001, captivated players with its unsettling atmosphere, […]
Unveiling the Mind Behind the Haunting Worlds: Keiichiro Toyama
In the realm of horror gaming, few names evoke as much anticipation and reverence as that of Keiichiro Toyama. With a career spanning decades, Toyama has left an indelible mark on the genre, crafting immersive experiences that linger long after the console is turned off. From the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill to the eerie […]