November 25, 2025
Disclaimer: I received a free review key for A.I.L.A from the publisher. This does not affect my opinions, all thoughts...
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Enter The Survival Horror
Welcome to your new hub for all aspects of survival horror! Here, we recognize that survival horror as a genre is often misunderstood, with many games mislabeled or overlooked. That’s why we’re dedicated to setting the record straight and celebrating the true essence of survival horror.
November 5, 2025
Greek Tragedy is another Halloween release: a fixed-camera PSX horror game that kind of slipped under the radar. Amidst the release...
October 23, 2025
Disclaimer: I received a free review key for Tormented Souls 2 from the publisher. This does not affect my opinions,...
October 23, 2025
Tormented Souls 2 brings back classic survival horror puzzle-solving and along with it a lot of head-scratching moments. If you’ve...
- Interviews
May 30, 2025
Vampire Huntress – Lament of the Sun just dropped a brand-new trailer, and with a demo in the works, we...
April 12, 2025
We recently spoke with Alejandro, the indie developer behind Soultracer, an upcoming PS2-style survival horror game with classic roots and...
April 4, 2025
Introduction: Meet the Developer Horror and retro aesthetics go hand in hand, and solo indie developer D4C is bringing them...
November 25, 2025
Disclaimer: I received a free review key for A.I.L.A from the publisher. This does not affect my opinions, all thoughts...
November 5, 2025
Greek Tragedy is another Halloween release: a fixed-camera PSX horror game that kind of slipped under the radar. Amidst the release...
October 23, 2025
Disclaimer: I received a free review key for Tormented Souls 2 from the publisher. This does not affect my opinions,...
October 23, 2025
Tormented Souls 2 brings back classic survival horror puzzle-solving and along with it a lot of head-scratching moments. If you’ve...
- Interviews
May 30, 2025
Vampire Huntress – Lament of the Sun just dropped a brand-new trailer, and with a demo in the works, we...
April 12, 2025
We recently spoke with Alejandro, the indie developer behind Soultracer, an upcoming PS2-style survival horror game with classic roots and...
April 4, 2025
Introduction: Meet the Developer Horror and retro aesthetics go hand in hand, and solo indie developer D4C is bringing them...
Enter The Survival Horror
Welcome to your new hub for all aspects of survival horror! Here, we recognize that survival horror as a genre is often misunderstood, with many games mislabeled or overlooked. That’s why we’re dedicated to setting the record straight and celebrating the true essence of survival horror.
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Upcoming Survival Horror Games
Agni: Village of Calamity
Agni, a determined investigator from a covert Indonesian police unit who defied orders and ventures into a remote village despite ominous warnings. What begins as an unauthorized investigation quickly plunges Agni into a horrifying reality
Developed by: Separuh Interactive
Release Year: 2026
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Originally released in 2003, titled FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly. This Japanese-style survival horror game follows twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits. Using the Camera Obscura, a device that can capture and seal away the impossible, they fight ghosts as the story unfolds.
Developed by: Team NINJA
Release Date: 12 March 2026
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026.
Developed by: Capcom
Release Date: 27 February 2026
Tenebris Somnia
Tenebris Somnia is a 2D survival horror adventure with live action cutscenes. Unveil a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures.
Developed by: Saibot Studios
Release Year: 2025
ROUTINE
ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.
Developed by: Lunar Software
Release Date: 4 December 2025
Survival Horror Historical Timeline (1992 - Present)
This timeline traces the evolution of survival horror games, beginning with the genre-defining release of Alone in the Dark in 1992. Widely regarded as the first true 3D survival horror game, Alone in the Dark set the standard with its blend of atmospheric horror, puzzle-solving, and combat. The timeline showcases key milestones in the genre’s development, as well as notable indie contributions. Explore the history of survival horror and see how each game built upon its predecessors, shaping the terrifying experiences we recognize today.
Alone in the dark
Developer: Infogrames
Release Date: 1992-09-01
Unlike most games in 1992, which were predominantly 2D, Alone in the Dark used 3D polygonal character models combined with pre-rendered backgrounds and fixed camera angles. The gameplay in Alone in the Dark emphasized strategic survival, encouraging players to avoid combat when possible, solve intricate puzzles, and manage limited resources like weapons and health. This blend of evasion, exploration, and careful resource management created a tense, atmospheric experience. The features introduced in Alone in the Dark would shape survival horror for decades, becoming defining elements of the genre and now recognized as hallmarks of classic survival horror gameplay.
Clock Tower (1995)
Developer: Human Entertainment
Release Date: 1995-09-14
Clock Tower is a 2D point-and-click survival horror game that prioritizes hiding and evasion over combat. Much of Clock Tower’s plot and artistic style are inspired by the 1985 movie “Phenomena” directed by Dario Argento. Clock Tower would go on to influenced later titles such as Haunting Ground 2005 and contributed to the genre’s focus on tension and vulnerability.
Resident Evil
Developer: Capcom
Release Date: 1996-03-22
Resident Evil is a landmark in survival horror, popularizing the gameplay first seen in Alone in the Dark. Its fixed camera angles, limited resources, and iconic zombie encounters set new standards. The game’s success paved the way for future horror titles and established “Resident Evil” as a genre-defining franchise.
