New Horror Games in April - An Overview of All Releases

April 2026 brings a fresh wave of horror games, from unsettling indie experiences to highly anticipated releases. Whether you enjoy psychological horror, survival mechanics, or story-driven nightmares, this month offers something worth playing.

In this article, you’ll find all new horror game releases in April 2026, including release dates, platforms, and what makes each title unique.

The biggest horror game releases in April 2026

CHUXIE2

Release: April 2, 2026
Genre: Psychological Horror
Platform: PC

The sequel to Chuxie is finally here. Once again, the development team is focusing on a dense atmosphere and Asian horror. Just like in the first game, you can expect a powerful blend of compelling storytelling and unsettling environments.

A must-play for fans of Fatal Frame (Project Zero), body-horror games, or unsettling titles like Visage.

Wasteland Bites

Release: April 3, 2026
Genre: Survival Horror
Platform: PC

A post-apocalyptic horror game focused on resource management and survival. Armed with shotguns and grenades, we run a street food truck and must protect our customers from starvation and our truck from attackers.

For fans of Shift at Midnight, Fruitbus, and other cooking simulators who are looking for a bit more of a horror element.

An Easter to Remember

Release: April 3, 2026
Genre: Indie Horror
Platform: PC

What seems harmless at first# quickly turns into a disturbing experience in which you flee from a killer wearing a rabbit mask.

This game is recommended for fans of stalker-style horror games like Five Nights at Freddy’s or Outlast.

Night Shippers

April 6, 2026
Genre: Co-op Horror
Platform: PC

Night Shippers describes itself as a comedy co-op horror game in which you and your friends deliver food to neighborhoods that are obviously haunted.

Great for fans of party games like Among Us, Phasmophobia, or REPO.

The Occultist

April 8, 2026
Genre: Horror
Plattform: PC, Play Station, Xbox

A promising title focused on supernatural events and narrative depth. Puzzles and challenges take center stage here.

One of the bigger releases this month and definitely worth checking out for fans of Layers of Fear or Silent Hill.

Subversive Memories

April 8, 2026
Genre: Retro-inspired survival horror
Platform: PC

This month’s game takes an experimental approach, set against the backdrop of the final era of Brazilien’s dictator. In levels inspired by Backrooms, you sneak and fight your way out of the clutches of the oppressive regime.

Fans of pixel-art survival horror with a touch of Alan Wake will be in for a real treat here.

We Gotta Go

April 14, 2026
Genre: Co-op Action Horror
Platform: PC

We don’t know what the developers were thinking when they decided to send incontinent blobs on a horror-filled journey through haunted castles, but We Gotta Go is sure to provide plenty of fun evenings with friends.

Fans of *Among Us* and *Phasmophobia* won’t want to miss this fever dream.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

April 16, 2026
Genre: Cosmic Horror
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox

A new Lovecraft-inspired single-player game where every decision influences the game’s progression.

Of course, fans of H.P. Lovecraft and the Amnesia series won’t want to miss this title.

Captured 2

April 22, 2026
Genre: Found-Footage Horror / Anomaly Horror
Platform: PC

The sequel to the first game once again relies on the found-footage concept, this time supplementing it with anomalies that must be discovered.

Blood Mall: Retaped

April 22, 2026
Genre: Retro Horror First-Person Shooter
Platform: PC

The dinosaurs are on the loose. In this bloodthirsty retro shooter, we clear a shopping mall of aggressive prehistoric creatures. In pixel art style, we blast our way from boutique to boutique in the finest Doom and Turok tradition.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes

April 23, 2026
Genre: First-Person Horror
Platform: VR

There isn’t much to say about the Little Nightmares series, but this time you sneak from level to level in first-person VR view and truly experience the story from the characters’ tiny perspective.

Conclusion

April 2026 offers a particularly diverse selection of horror games. From classic survival experiences to innovative VR perspectives, there’s something for every taste.

Horror fans should definitely keep an eye on all the games this month, with its exciting mix of new creative indie titles and well-known brands.

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