Indie DB

AUGUST 22, 2023

Apartment 1406 is a horror game that will provide you with an amazing experience in a dark world of horror. The game features psychological elements, such as changing environments and two alternative worlds, which make the game very interesting and mysterious.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This year, we featured 22 inspiring creators in our Solo Developers-series and we love to share some of their highlights in these final days of the year. For his debut game Supernormal , Hitori was inspired by the much-hyped, but never-released horror game Allison Road. It was relatively easy. I want to work smart, not hard.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 12, 2024

The upcoming game Nowhere is a Nordic-inspired survival horror detective that draws players into an immersive world of eerie Scandinavian forests and a meticulously crafted narrative that builds tension rather than relying on traditional jump scares. Visually, Nowhere distinguishes itself from other horror games through its art style.

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iHobo

JUNE 14, 2023

Ten Player Motives #6 Why do we love horror? It's a question that has provoked a great deal of debate, but the two most important things to understand about the horror motive are that it is about indulging in unpleasant feelings, and that precisely because it's about nasty things, it's not for everyone.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. The teaser trailer of the game, which featured a heavily mutated giraffe scurrying over the enclosure, received over 10 million views across YouTube. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals?

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Indie DB

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“Two Sisters” is a first-person horror game where players take on the role of photographer Barbara. The game features 1990s environments. She must document an abandoned village with a dark past, uncovering secrets and facing distorted realities.

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DameDev.tv

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For gamers and game developers alike, this is the season to dive into the world of horror games, immersing ourselves in atmospheres filled with suspense, mystery, and pure fright. From haunted mansions and desolate space stations to eerie towns shrouded in fog, this list promises a thrilling ride through the annals of gaming horror.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. The teaser trailer of the game, which featured a heavily mutated giraffe scurrying over the enclosure, received over 10 million views across YouTube. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals?

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Filmustage

MAY 24, 2022

In recent years, all we hear about is the "new wave" of horror films - intelligent, arty, unconventional films that contrast themselves with the silly "horror movies" of the past. The role of Robert Eggers in this process cannot be underestimated, because it was with his debut - "The Witch" - the term post-horror came into use.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From October 30 to November 6 , 2023, we're casting a spell to slash prices like a scene from a horror flick. Here’s a glimpse of the enchanting features you unlock with Filmustage: Script Breakdown Magic : Dissect scripts into elements like PROPS and CHARACTERS in a heartbeat, leaving more time for the creative process.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The cover illustration is from CRUEL , a fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements. beta 1 blog post , so if you havent read that one, have a look to be introduced to the main new features added in the 4.4 for the first time, youll want to get a condensed overview of what new features you might want to make use of.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For those who dare to dabble in the demonic art of horror screenwriting, steering through a maze of well-trodden paths is the key to unleashing a masterpiece that will resonate through the vaulted tombs of cinematic history. This is the forbidden zone, the heart of darkness, the centerpiece of your horror story.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As you approach the launch phase, directing your efforts towards a public demo can effectively engage your established target audience and immerse players in your game’s narrative, should it feature one. Eliminate problematic features, address any potential crash-inducing elements, and resolve critical bugs.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Characters aren't just defined by their facial features or physique, a lot of who someone is and what they're about comes from their style and environment. I'm currently working on asymmetrical third-person horror title The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, based on the iconic film. Every outfit tells a story.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 4, 2025

Choosing the Right Networking Solution Unity offers multiple networking solutions, but selecting the right one depends on the game's complexity, player count, and required features. Phasmophobia Up to four players can join together in a horror investigation of haunted locations. Look no further! Get in touch. What worked?

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Horror in the darkness by Karmic Shift Studios. Horror in the Darkness is a text-based horror puzzle-esque game. Horror in the Darkness is an incredibly simple game that focuses purely on the story. Simulacra is a horror mystery game set entirely on a mobile device. Consider what features can add to the experience.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

When a game with a unique style and appearance becomes a hit, it doesn’t take long for new games to emerge, hoping to emulate that success by using the same gameplay mechanics, visual style and features. In total, Stumble Guys raked in over 219 million downloads. iOS downloads for Stumble Guys. Special emotes.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Or "Alien" (1979) saw significant revisions, notably in the alien's life cycle and the gender switch of Ripley to a female lead, enriching the film's horror elements and pioneering strong female roles in sci-fi. We at Filmustage offer a better way and introduce an innovative feature to our Script Breakdown toolkit - Script Revisions.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. He now works under the name of HALbot Studio s on not one, but two first person survival horror games, House of Lies and The Nightmare Escape. Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In the case of A Tale of Two Halves, the book features bookmark ribbons made from football boot laces and the special edition has a ‘Captain’s Armband’ belly band wrapped around the cover. Also check out Richard Moss’ work on TerrorBytes, The Evolution of Horror Gaming. Check out the complete line-up of Bitmap Books.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 1, 2022

has been in beta for over two months , and the overall feature completeness, stability and usability have improved a lot during that time. The illustration picture for this article is a screenshot of Disinfection , a space horror game by indie duo Evil Turtle Productions which is currently being ported to Godot 4.0

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

What a year it has been, with the number of Godot submissions in game jams rising to new heights, more people working for the Godot Foundation than ever before , and most industry award shows featuring one if not more games made with Godot. The feature freeze for 3.6 A busy year inside the project as well.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A compelling drama synopsis needs elements different from those of an action thriller or a horror film. Horror and sci-fi writers must balance their world-building elements with suspense. Try our Script Synopsis feature now! Horror synopses walk a fine line between intrigue and mystery.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 15, 2024

“ The simplicity of that question is what makes it powerful: describing a game without knowing the name requires people to quickly move towards the most identifiable features or traits of the game. Actionables For three of your most favorite games, think of how you would recommend them to a friend if you forgot the title.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After the "Scooby-Doo" dylogy raised a lot of money, Gunn had the opportunity to work on the script for "Dawn of the Dead" , which was not only the best of director Zack Snyder's career, but simply the brightest thing in the horror genre. where the main horror is just that, people turning into scary monsters.

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Game Errors

JULY 20, 2023

Horror, mysterious games are always special for some gamers. The Unholy is a new addition to the industry that features a creepy and twisted world where you will need to explore and solve various puzzles and go through the storyline. If you use apps like Geforce Experience, you should disable the overlay feature from there as well.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Halloween is just around the corner, so it's time to take the plunge into the horror and suspense thriller. Carpenter , along with his colleagues David Cronenberg and George Romero , popularised the so-called "siege structure" of horror. Most recently, "Halloween Kills" premiered in cinemas, which is a sequel to the 1978 cult slasher.

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

Amnesia is a decent horror game series. The Bunker is another addition to this atmospheric dark game series that features a bunker of WW1. The visuals and improved graphics quality can give you a better horror experience. However, there are ways to improve the performance of this game. Enable high-performance mode.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those extra hours can turn your budget into a horror story faster than you can say "That's a wrap" - we're talking skyrocketing labor costs and the dreaded re-shoots. When the Budget Meets Reality: A Horror Story Here's where things get scarier than a midnight horror flick. On a film set, where every minute counts (and costs!),

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Ask a Game Dev

JANUARY 22, 2025

It's the combination of small things that add up to make it feel creepy specifically. After looking back at the Shadow Temple in Ocarina of Time, there's several major elements that stick out to me that work together for the sense of disempowerment and fear. First and foremost is the music.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Before you begin the zombie-filled Palace quest, the game UI helpfully advises, "if you're not a fan of action or horror gameplay, feel free to decline this quest." The Forgotten City features a near-total blank slate cypher protagonist with zero personal stakes, and not even the vague Skyrim arc of becoming a foretold messiah.

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

Getting in the mood for your favorite survival horror game and discovering The Outlast Trials won’t launch is annoying. Are you struggling with lousy performance when playing this survival horror game? Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall. Learn how to increase FPS in The Outlast Trials.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

While we haven’t created a hardcore horror game, a huge adventure game or a really serious fishing game, the blending of these genres has hooked the attention of players from all three”, says Joel Mason , Writer and Programmer at Black Salt Games. . Originally, we were very light on the story, and left a lot to the imagination.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

While we haven’t created a hardcore horror game, a huge adventure game or a really serious fishing game, the blending of these genres has hooked the attention of players from all three”, says Joel Mason , Writer and Programmer at Black Salt Games. . Originally, we were very light on the story, and left a lot to the imagination.

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iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

That said, I've always associated cats with horror thanks to the Val Lewton-produced 1942 RKO movie Cat People , which also gave the name to the private investigator in Discworld Noir.     The Calamityville Horror. There are three new haunters here.     Wendel.   The Story Continues.

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Filmustage

MAY 31, 2022

That's why today we want to take a closer look at the director's features of the Mexican master. Also after a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new Custom categories feature in the Filmustage software. Each feature has to characterize the creature: its experiences, its physiology or symbolism.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 18, 2023

From thrash horror to "The Lord of the Rings." First of all, by the time he began his work on the Tolkien adaptation, the director had already released "Heavenly Creatures" (1994) with Kate Winslet and the witty horror film "The Frighteners" (1996). But the multi-million dollar projects with star actors brought him worldwide fame.

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