Summer Games Fest Horror Games Splurge (Part 1)

 The week of the Summer Games Fest 2026 is upon us, and seeing as there are literally hundreds of games getting announced, I thought I would do my own little showcase of some of the spookier games coming out on my two blogs!  These posts will be appearing on both at the same time, so don't worry on missing out if you're only following one...I just thought this would be good practice in getting back into the swing of things before Halloween! 

Here then is the first in a few posts filled with potential future horror hits! 

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Un:Me  (PC, SHUEISHA Games) : 

UN:Me is an adventure game where you guide a girl harboring multiple souls within her body through an unsettling mental labyrinth, engaging in dialogue with each soul while making the harrowing choice of which to keep and which to erase in your escape attempt.

A girl awakens in a mysterious labyrinth.

Four voices echo within her mind.

They are human "souls" drifting through this maze.

Each of the four souls seeks to fulfill their own desires, attempting to seize control of the girl's body and act on their own will.

What are these four souls, truly?

Who created this enigmatic labyrinth—and why?

Who is this girl?

Through dialogue with each soul and by overcoming their individual traumas, you'll navigate deeper into the labyrinth.

The answers await those who persist...

You can wishlist it here.....

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Tenebris Somnia (PC, Saibot Studios / New Blood Interactive) : 

Tenebris Somnia is a survival horror adventure game in the same vein as classics like Silent Hill or Resident Evil - but adapted to a retro 2D aesthetic from the 8 or 16-bit era.

You will struggle to survive while solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures.

Yet the secrets of the game lie within its cinematics...

When you reach certain key points you will see sequences from a completely different point of view, made in live action with real actors and practical effects - created by a professional and award winning film crew from Argentina.

The story follows Julia, a woman surrounded by evil nightmares. One day she visits her ex-boyfriend, but never finds him, and enters a parallel universe where she is pursued by monsters...

You can wishlist it here....

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Echograph (PC, Pappy's Pipe Dream) :

In Echograph, you play as Layla, the sole survivor of a night that claimed her entire family. Years later, she returns to her decaying family manor to uncover what really happened - and why she was the only one who lived.

Capture vengeful ghosts on film, solve environmental puzzles, and survive with limited resources in an isometric game inspired by the golden age of survival horror.

Can Layla escape the fate that claimed the rest of her bloodline?

This one is looking very Fatal Frame / Project Zero, but that is no bad thing!!!

You can wishlist this one here...

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Gretel & Hansel (PC, Spider House) :

Gretel & Hansel is a delightfully twisted exploration-adventure crafted entirely by hand in watercolor. Abandoned in a cursed forest, you play as Gretel, guiding her brother home while outwitting deadly traps, unraveling sinister puzzles, and escaping the clutches of a ravenous witch.

Abandoned deep in the forest, Gretel & Hansel must use every trick they know to survive the journey home. Along the way, they’ll face devious puzzles, sinister creatures, and an all-seeing, ever-hungry witch.

Gretel & Hansel “treats” players to 50+ uniquely animated deaths—some absurd, others chilling. Dying isn’t failure here—it’s part of the fun. In fact, death may reveal secrets, unlock treasures, or open new paths.

Armed with Gretel’s trusty slingshot, pointing and clicking becomes pointing and shooting.

Break windows.

Discover items.

Pester squirrels.

Annoy your brother.

Wake up something you really shouldn’t have...

This highly interactive world rewards curiosity, mischief, and thinking outside the cauldron.

Initially released in 2009 and 2010, Gretel & Hansel: Part 1 and Gretel & Hansel: Part 2 were played over 4.7 million times and ranked #1 on Newgrounds upon release. Now, 15 years later, the twisted fairytale returns—completely reimagined, fully hand-painted, and joined by the long-awaited Part 3. Get ready for the highly anticipated return of this fan favorite!

50+ Animated Deaths – Terrifying, hilarious, or both.

50+ Costumes – Some grant special powers.

20+ Slingshots – Fire, ice, fireworks, and more.

100+ Fairy Tokens – Unlock new secrets and extras.

Pet a robot doggy!

Poke a bear!

Face your evil twin.

Cuddle a bunny!

Crash a birthday party.

Have a dance off!

You can wishlist this game, and download a demo, here....

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Silver Pines (PC / Xbox Series / PS5 / Switch2,Wych Elm/Team17) :

Silver Pines is a survival horror metroidvania set in small town America. Fight nightmarish terrors and solve puzzles, while carefully managing your scarce resources as you uncover the mysteries that could hold the key to redemption.

Private investigator Red Walker finds himself in Silver Pines, a place half-abandoned, half-forgotten, in the middle of nowhere on a job to track down Eddie Velvet. A musician who has vanished. As the case begins to reveal a dark past, Walker soon slips into a strange and nightmarish descent beyond his control.

Embark on a journey filled with dread and atmosphere. Haunted by shadows of the past, Silver Pines is waiting to reveal its dark secrets.

You can wishlist this one and download a demo here.......

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So that's five games for starters! I'll be back tomorrow with another five or so recommendations...

See you then, Stuffers!!

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The Cabin Factory (Various)

 

The Cabin Factory (PC, Switch, Xbox One & Series, Playstation 4 & 5) :

This is a game I only found out existed today while watching Mr. SteJ's morning stream, but after watching him play, I headed straight over to Steam to pay the very reasonable price of £1.86 to enjoy it's random spookyness for myself!

You take on the role of a Cabin Inspector at a factory that designs horror cabins for the movie and theme park industries, and it's your job to find out if each cabin is currently haunted or clear of spooks! Sounds simple enough, right!?

Well lets just say it becomes apparent very quickly, that there's a little more to this story, but because of the nature of the game and it's short length, it's probably best to say very little about what takes place once you get into the cabins themselves....

Once you exit the cabin, it's a simple push of a button to say whether or not it was filled with spooks, and then the next cabin will be brought along on a conveyor belt for you to check.

Taking it's cues from the many, many horror-themed walking sims that have come before it, The Cabin Factory still manages to put enough cool scares into the game, and surround it with a suitably spooky story that makes it worth way more than the asking price!  

If this still doesn't convince you that it's worth your time and money, well maybe this clip from Mr. SteJ's stream this morning will convince you instead...

(** LOUDNESS WARNING!!!**)

Once you finish a day of work, you'll get to go and test more cabins to see all the 'anomalies' (scares) and try and collect all the achievements, which helps give the game a bit more longevity and replayability....and also gives more clues as to the deeper story behind it all...

Go pick it up! It's super cheap, and perfect for Halloween!

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