The new Pokopia update is here. Alongside a new DLC, the game also brings new items and a few changes of its own. We update this article after every Nintendo announcement and add new content immediately after release. New Features Feature Free Update DLC Diving ability ✓ ✓ Underwater building ✓ ✓ Cross-world storage ✓ ✓ Expanded decorations ✓ ✓ New world Blubby Basin ✓ New furniture ✓ F.A.Q From which environment level are the new items available? The safe is available starting at environment level 7 in Palette Town. In our environment level guide, you'll find the fastest way to increase your environment level. Some of the new building elements, such as the glass blueprint set, which offers new options for roofs and windows, become available once you level up the environment level of any world, or from level 10 onward. How do I get the new cross-world storage system? Once you've raised Neulandia's environment level to 10, you can purchase the Storage System Guide for 3,000 units in the PC Shop. Is there a way to use the new storage system without having Neulandia at Level 10? Yes, north of Blubbmeria (DLC required), there’s a house that resembles Bill’s house from the old Pokémon editions. There are two storage systems located there. Aren’t two storage systems too few if I need one in each world in Pokopia? To start with, it makes sense to set up one of the storage systems where you set up your main base. One storage system holds 140 items. If you carry the other storage system in your bag, you can set it up anywhere, access the items, and take it with you again.

August 2026 is shaping up to be a real highlight for cozy game fans. Alongside gamescom, which traditionally brings countless announcements and first looks at upcoming titles, this month also sees the release of many already-confirmed feel-good adventures. Whether it's relaxing city builders, lovingly crafted hidden object games, or charming farming and exploration titles – the selection is diverse. Many players are especially looking forward to the release of Capy Castaway, while Lou's Lagoon also ranks among the month's most promising cozy games. Here you'll find an overview of all cozy game releases in August 2026. The most important cozy game releases in August 2026 Date Name Platform 08/04/2026 Big Walk PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 08/05/2026 Block Block Block PC 08/05/2026 Fields of Mistra PC 08/05/2026 Mazey Village PC 08/06/2026 Doloc Town PC 08/06/2026 ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs PC 08/06/2026 Capy Castaway PC 08/06/2026 Spiritstead PC 08/06/2026 Mind Inc PC 08/12/2026 Verde PC 08/17/2026 Tukoni: Forest Keepers PC 08/26/2026 Find My Frogs: Branches PC 08/27/2026 Lou's Lagoon PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 08/28/2026 A Little Age PC Big Walk Release: August 4, 2026 Genre: Co-op online walker Platform: PC Link: Big Walk on Steam The creators of Untitled Goose Game invite you, in their new title Big Walk, to hike together, relax – and get lost. Block Block Block Release: August 5, 2026 Genre: Building simulator Platform: PC Link: Block Block Block on Steam In this cozy building game, all kinds of wooden blocks can be stacked to create castles, palaces, houses, or entire landscapes. Fields of Mistra Release: August 5, 2026 Genre: Life sim Platform: PC Link: Fields of Mistra on Steam In this pixel-art life sim, you have to revive the town, grow food, date one of 12 love interests, survive the changing seasons, and get to know more than 30 villagers and their stories. Mazey Village Release: August 5, 2026 Genre: Life sim Platform: PC Link: Mazey Village on Steam Mazey Village is a cozy village-rebuilding adventure in which a tornado scatters houses, residents, and their precious belongings. You help rebuild the village and support its residents. Doloc Town Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Vertical farming sim Platform: PC Link: Doloc Town on Steam In Doloc Town we play a young scrap collector who revives a vertically rising farm. ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Repair simulation Platform: PC Link: ReStory on Steam In ReStory we run an old-fashioned electronics workshop in Tokyo in the mid-2000s. We repair iconic game consoles as well as phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices to attract more customers. Capy Castaway Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Adventure Platform: PC Link: Capy Castaway on Steam Capy Castaway is a cozy adventure in which a capybara and a clever crow solve puzzles, help lost animals, and explore a mysterious island after a flood. Spiritstead Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Co-op online walker Platform: PC Link: Spiritstead on Steam Spiritstead is a town-building game set in a world full of magic. Build a village and take care of its residents with the help of the hidden spirits you encounter. Mind Inc Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Puzzle Adventure Platform: PC Link: Mind Inc on Steam Mind Inc is a puzzle adventure set in the labyrinth of the mind. Collect scattered fragments of thought and restore forgotten memories. Verde Release: August 12, 2026 Genre: Construction Simulation Platform: PC Link: Verde on Steam Verde is a cozy town-building game with a special focus on nature. Build homes for the Seedlets, fulfill their wishes, and watch your little town come to life. Tukoni: Forest Keepers Release: August 17, 2026 Genre: Puzzle Adventure Platform: PC Link: Tukoni on Steam Tukoni is a sweet and cozy puzzle adventure. Play as the forest spirit Tukoni, meet unique characters, solve engaging puzzles, brew fragrant tea, and explore a magical world full of kindness. Find My Frogs: Branches Release: August 26, 2026 Genre: Hidden Object Game Platform: PC Link: FindMyFrogs on Steam Find My Frogs: Branches is a cozy hidden object game in which we search for frogs and toads in a hand-drawn village high up in the branches of an old tree. Lou's Lagoon Release: August 27, 2026 Genre: Adventure Platform: PC Link: Lou's Lagoon on Steam In Lou's Lagoon we help rebuild a community and uncover the mystery behind our uncle's disappearance. A Little Age Release: August 28, 2026 Genre: Construction Simulation Platform: PC Link: A Little Age on Steam A Little Age is a cozy, minimalist city builder. We build a network of settlements, each with its own small economy, directing resources between them at our own pace, which can be paused at any time.

August 2026 brings a whole lot of exciting horror games and horror games releases . From atmospheric indie horror games to gripping survival horror titles and long-awaited AAA horror games – horror fans have plenty of new highlights to look forward to. Whether it's psychological horror, co-op horror, or story-driven horror adventures: the new horror games in August 2026 offer the right scare for every taste. In our overview you'll find all the important horror game releases for August 2026, including release date , platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch), and each title's key features. That way you won't miss a single horror game new release , you'll stay up to date on all horror games 2026, and you can add the best new horror games straight to your wishlist. The most important horror game releases in August 2026 Date Name Platform 08/05/2026 Uncanny Tales: The Watcher PC 08/06/2026 DIG DIG DIE PC 08/06/2026 The Skin Stapler PC 08/06/2026 Grim Axiom PC 08/06/2026 RUNT PC 08/07/2026 GRAIN ROT PC 08/07/2026 Touch of Madness PC 08/11/2026 No More Room in Hell 2 PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X 08/13/2026 Clawed PC 08/13/2026 Creepshow PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X 08/14/2026 Static Dread: The Submarine PC 08/18/2026 The Sinking City 2 PC, PlayStation 5 08/18/2026 Twisted Tower PC 08/20/2026 Mortal Shell 2 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X 08/25/2026 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Uncanny Tales: The Watcher Release: August 5, 2026 Genre: Horror Platform: PC Link: Uncanny Tales The Watcher on Steam Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror game in which you have to survive horror scenarios across different stories. This time you're the new forest ranger who moved into the wilderness of the Altai in search of peace and relaxation. But the calm at this place is only an illusion. Dig Dig Die Release: 08/06/2026 Genre: Online co-op fun horror Platform: PC Link: Dig Dig Die on Steam Dig Dig Die is an online co-op horror game for up to 6 players. As pirates, you plunder graveyards and fly a cursed flying ship over the levels while looting, fighting, and surviving. The Skin Stapler Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Retro-style PSX grindhouse horror Platform: PC Link: The Skin Stapler on Steam After Tainted Pact Games already taught us to fear in Flesh Made Fear, they're following up this year with The Skin Stapler. In this self-described retro-styled PSX grindhouse horror game, we head to Carrion City, where we accompany Detective Dick Slater as he tries to catch the legendary serial killer they call the Skin Stapler. Grim Axiom Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Isometric soulslike horror Platform: PC Link: Grim Axiom on Steam In this isometric labyrinth crawler you'll encounter mutated monsters and have to fight your way through the ruins of a forgotten civilization in soulslike fashion. RUNT Release: August 6, 2026 Genre: Horror visual novel Platform: PC Link: RUNT on Steam In RUNT you take on the role of 19-year-old Runt Strayer, the sole survivor of five brothers who are being hunted by a cult called Mouth of God. GRAIN ROT Release: August 7, 2026 Genre: Horror co-op extraction builder Platform: PC Link: GRAIN ROT on Steam GRAIN ROT is a horror co-op extraction builder in which you descend into ruins in a burning wasteland, smash furniture, and search for loot before the Corrupted show up. Touch of Madness Release: August 7, 2026 Genre: 2D survival horror Platform: PC Link: Touch of Madness on Steam Touch of Madness feels a bit reminiscent of Undertale at first glance. But in this 2D survival horror experience, you play as Neo, who must survive an endless nightmare within his own mind. No More Room in Hell 2 Release: August 11, 2026 Genre: Co-op survival shooter Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Link: No More Room in Hell 2 on Steam The survival co-op shooter No More Room in Hell 2 finally leaves Early Access behind, while at the same time opening up crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Clawed Release: August 13, 2026 Genre: Third-person shooter Platform: PC Link: Clawed on Steam An action shooter set in a dino park? That idea might just become reality with Clawed. Whether this unknown dino shooter can follow in the footsteps of other dino games, we'll find out in mid-August. Creepshow Release: August 13, 2026 Genre: Horror anthology Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Link: Creepshow on Steam We've waited a long time, but now the game based on the TV-inspired anthology series Creepshow is finally here. In short episodes, it recreates the scary stories you'll likely already know from the show. Static Dread: The Submarine Release: August 14, 2026 Genre: Psychological horror Platform: PC Link: Static Dread on Steam Lovecraft-inspired games are once again the most popular genre right now, and in Static Dread we once more have to fight, solve puzzles, and, not to forget, survive our way through the cult author's horror visions. In a failed submarine mission, it's up to us to find out what's waiting for us in the depths of the Arctic Ocean. The Sinking City 2 Release: August 18, 2026 Genre: Survival horror Platform: PC, PlayStation 5 Link: The Sinking City 2 on Steam Another Lovecraft-inspired game – this time set in the 1920s. Just like in the predecessor, we have to solve puzzles, fight, and uncover the secrets of the city of Arkham. Twisted Tower Release: August 18, 2026 Genre: Survival horror Platform: PC Link: Twisted Tower on Steam In Twisted Tower you fight your way through an abandoned 1950s amusement park full of fairy-tale mascots, tricky puzzles, and deadly traps, trying to save the love of your life. Mortal Shell 2 Release: August 20, 2026 Genre: Souls-like Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Link: Mortal Shell 2 on Steam Just like its predecessor, Mortal Shell 2 has us fighting our way through a mysterious world and standing up against false gods, in classic souls-like fashion. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Release: August 25, 2026 Genre: Tactical co-op shooter Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Link: Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 on Steam In Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, up to four players are sent into the most dangerous corners of the Alien universe. Together you must survive and hold your ground against attacks from every direction.

The environment level in Pokémon Pokopia determines which items, challenges, and progress you unlock. You increase it mainly by attracting new Pokémon and raising their comfort level. In this Pokopia level guide, we'll show you every method and upgrade to quickly bring your environment level to level 10 and unlock all items and recipes. Pokémon Pokopia Environment Level – Quick Overview Maximum level 10 Each area has its own environment level Higher levels unlock furniture, recipes, and buildings Increases through Pokémon comfort and new residents Overview Increasing the environment level Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Environment level rewards per area How can you increase the environment level quickly? In short: the more Pokémon you have living in an area, the less high their satisfaction needs to be individually. To keep increasing your area's level regardless, it helps to meet the Pokémon's needs and fulfill their wishes. What helps to increase the environment level: Attract new Pokémon, build more habitats Increase the Pokémon's comfort level Place matching buildings and items Complete challenges and daily wishes (giving Pokémon berries is one of the fastest ways to fulfill daily wishes. In our berry guide, we explain every berry and its effects. ) What rewards are there for increasing the environment level? With every level reached in an area, the PC has new items and recipes in stock. You'll find out exactly which ones in this list below. Withered Wasteland In Withered Wasteland, you'll mainly unlock garden decorations. It's also where most of the inventory expansions become available. Level 2 Image Item Garden Bench Leaf Building Kits Log Bed Cup Mysterious Glasses Thin Candle Wooden Chair Workbench (Recipe) Level 3 Image Item Castform Weather Doll Leaf Building Kits (Recipe) Feebas Fountain Security Camera Building Blocks Tripod Twisted Potted Plant Wooden Tub Wooden Bed Arch Tiles (Recipe) Stacked Straw (Recipe) Woodworking Recipe Set (Recipe) Wooden Gate (Recipe) Level 4 Image Item Handcart Leaf Cottage Kit (Recipe) Mushroom Lantern Path PP Up Berry Baskets (Recipe) Community Chest (Recipe) Partition Wall (Recipe) Wooden Ladder (Recipe) Level 5 Image Item Fire Pit Leaf House Kit (Recipe) Pink Cottage Kit (Recipe) Dark Roof Recipe Set (Recipe) Window with Shutter (Recipe) Magikarp Decoration Party Popper (Recipe) Floor Hatch with Flap (Recipe) Level 6 Image Item Poké Metal Bar Wall Mirror Diagonal Wooden Floor (Recipe) Floor Switch (Recipe) Garden Lantern (Recipe) Wall Mirror (Recipe) Level 7 Image Item Rare Poké Metal Bar Ditto Rug (Recipe) Garden Bench (Recipe) Garden Chair (Recipe) Painted Wall (Recipe) Level 8 Image Item Beautiful Park Building Set (Recipe) Garden Flowers (Recipe) Garden Table (Recipe) Simple Flooring (Recipe) Level 9 Image Item Berry Chair (Recipe) Berry Table Lamp (Recipe) Modern Wall (Recipe) Level 10 Image Item Berry Bed (Recipe) Berry Hanging Lamp (Recipe) Berry Table (Recipe) Berry Wall Decoration (Recipe) Polka Dot Print (Recipe) Bleak Beach In Bleak Beach, you mainly unlock beach furniture and resort furnishings. Level 5 is especially interesting here, thanks to the mini lock gate, which lets you control the water. Level 2 Image Item Beach Chair Beach Umbrella Table Lamp Sand Cabin Kits Play Hoop Birdhouse Brick Stairs (Recipe) Cash Register (Recipe) Plate (Recipe) Level 3 Image Item First Aid Kit Knitting Set Sand Cabin Kits Harbor Street Lamps (Recipe) Subtle Sofa (Recipe) Level 4 Image Item Pikachu Fountain Kit Subtle Cabinet Subtle TV Table Sand Cabin Kits Ship Railing (Recipe) Brick Wall (Recipe) Grate Flooring (Recipe) Subtle Lamp (Recipe) Level 5 Image Item Mini Lock Gate Orange Cabin Kit Sand Cabin Kits Sliding Window Washing Machine Brick Roof Recipe Set Modern Door (Recipe) Plastered Wall (Recipe) Sliding Window (Recipe) Washing Machine (Recipe) Level 6 Image Item Poké Metal Bar Brick Border (Recipe) Resort Hammock (Recipe) Resort Chair (Recipe) Soft Carpet Flooring (Recipe) Wall Switch (Recipe) Level 7 Image Item Rare Poké Metal Bar Resort Chair (Recipe) Resort Sofa (Recipe) Fabric Wall (Recipe) Poké Ball Mat (Recipe) Level 8 Image Item Stylish Café (Recipe) Dam (Recipe) Brick Border (Corner) (Recipe) Resort Bed (Recipe) Resort Table (Recipe) Level 9 Image Item Inflatable Boat Pikachu Sofa Cute Chair (Recipe) Cute Lamp (Recipe) Starry Sky Wall (Recipe) Level 10 Image Item Beach Pokémon Center Set Desert Pokémon Center Set Cute Bed (Recipe) Cute Dresser (Recipe) Cute Sofa (Recipe) Cute Table (Recipe) Gingham Wall (Recipe) Rocky Ridges In Rocky Ridges, you'll mainly unlock party supplies quickly, so you can throw parties in the area sooner. Rocky Ridges gets especially interesting at level 6, since the sensor lets you build great automations. Level 2 Image Item Standing Microphone Stone Bench Stone Cabin Kits Leftover Thread Stepping Stones Level 3 Image Item Balloons Wool Sparkling Water Moon Dance Statue Kit Stage Podium Stone Building Kits Iron Bed (Recipe) Party Wall Decoration Level 4 Image Item Party Cups Speaker Stone Cottage Kit Iron Plate Flooring (Recipe) Level 5 Image Item Gray Cabin Kit Refrigerator Stone House Kit Tablet Iron Door (Recipe) Iron Ladder (Recipe) Iron Stairs (Recipe) Refrigerator (Recipe) Stage Podium (Recipe) Level 6 Image Item Sensor (Recipe) Pretty Stone Flooring (Recipe) Level 7 Image Item Rare Poké Metal Bar Industrial Bench (Recipe) Industrial Desk (Recipe) Iron Wall (Recipe) Poké Ball Doormat (Recipe) Level 8 Image Item Concert Stage Kit Light Block (Recipe) Luxury Sofa (Recipe) Luxury Table (Recipe) Level 9 Image Item Luxury Chair (Recipe) Luxury Lamp (Recipe) Fluffy Wall (Recipe) High Striker Level 10 Image Item Rocky Ridges Pokémon Center Kit Luxury Dresser (Recipe) Luxury Bed (Recipe) Pretty Poké Ball Pattern (Recipe) Sparkling Skylands In Sparkling Skylands, the focus is mainly on unlocking pop art furniture and decorations. At level 6, the mini generator becomes interesting, letting you generate electricity automatically. And if you attract Porygon to the island, you can skip the power poles entirely, since that unlocks the conductor blocks. Level 2 Image Item Mailbox Office Chair Slide Asphalt Path (Recipe) CD Shelf (Recipe) Concrete Stairs (Recipe) Metal Fence (Recipe) Mosaic Tiles (Recipe) Level 3 Image Item Bathtub Newspaper Stand Small Office Cabinet Poké Mart Kit Pop Art Sofa CD Player (Recipe) Level 4 Image Item Newspaper Office Locker Concrete Cover (Recipe) Corrugated Metal (Recipe) Metal Smelting Furnace (Recipe) Wall Ledge (Recipe) Stone Fence (Recipe) Glass Pane (Recipe) Level 5 Image Item Game Boy Stone Fireplace Yellow Cabin Kit Game Boy (Recipe) Glass Window (Recipe) Plain Door (Recipe) Level 6 Image Item Poké Metal Bar Concrete Border Recipe Set (Recipe) Mini Generator (Recipe) Pop Art Bed (Recipe) Pop Art Chair (Recipe) Level 7 Image Item Rare Poké Metal Bar Pop Art Sofa (Recipe) Pop Art Table (Recipe) Rough Wall (Recipe) Level 8 Image Item Small Office Kit Pop Art Lamp (Recipe) Supermarket Flooring (Recipe) Level 9 Image Item Large Drum Gaming Chair (Recipe) Gaming Light (Recipe) Pokémon Center Wall (Recipe) Level 10 Image Item Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center Kit Berry Pattern (Recipe) Gaming Refrigerator (Recipe) Gaming PC (Recipe) Palette Town Level 2 Image Item Large Storage Chest Eevee Plush Item Finder Level 3 Image Item CD Player Fishing Rod Pikachu Plush Counter City Street Lamp (Recipe) Level 4 Image Item Fan Light Wood Wall (Recipe) Level 5 Image Item Arcanine Plush Black Paint Blue Paint Light Blue Paint Green Paint Pink Paint Red Paint White Paint Yellow Paint Wall Monitor Tangled Cables Antique Bed (Recipe) Antique Chair (Recipe) Antique Table (Recipe) Level 6 Image Item Dragonite Plush Poké Metal Bar Antique Dresser (Recipe) Antique Sofa (Recipe) Level 7 Image Item Rare Poké Metal Bar Feraligatr Plush Antique Lamp (Recipe) Antique Dresser (Recipe) Antique Wall (Recipe) Safe (Recipe) Level 8 Image Item Ditto Plush Fountain Square Kit Antique Clock (Recipe) Antique Cabinet (Recipe) Sandstone (Recipe) Light Antique Wall (Recipe) Level 9 Image Item Poké Ball Light (Recipe) Poké Ball Sofa (Recipe) Photo Stand Stone Arch (Recipe) Light Brown Stone Arch (Recipe) Red Stone Arch (Recipe) White Stone Arch (Recipe) Yellow Stone Arch (Recipe) Level 10 Image Item Poké Ball Bed (Recipe) Poké Ball Dresser (Recipe) Poké Ball Wall (Recipe) Poké Ball Table (Recipe) F.A.Q Can the environment level decrease again? Yes, the environment level can decrease again if Pokémon lose their home, or if items belonging to that home are removed. Because of this, the environment level can even drop lower than it was before you placed an item. What is the maximum environment level? The highest environment level is currently level 10. How do I check the environment level? At the PC next to the Pokémon Center, pressing "-" lets you check the environment level. There you can also see the Pokémon's satisfaction. Which areas should you level first? It definitely makes sense to level all areas up to level 5, since that's required to complete the story. Leveling the areas further unlocks additional conveniences, though, like the sensor from level 6 in Rocky Ridges, which lets you build automations.

Anyone who has started playing Pokopia realizes fairly quickly that berries are essential. You can eat them, give them away, use them to cook meals, make dye from them, or have Mooslaxo use them to create various world effects. In this short guide, we’ve put together an overview of the different types of berries, where to find them, and the best ways to use them. What This Guide Covers Types of Berries Where can you find the berries? What kinds of dishes can you cook? What colors can be produced? What are the effects of Relaxo? Types of Berries Berries and Their Flavors Berry Name Taste Leppa Neutral Pecha Sweet Aspear Sour Chesto Dry Rawst Bitter Lum Neutral Where can you find the berries? Berries and Where to Find Them Berry Name Location Leppa By default, every player starts with this berry on the first island Pecha The seeds for the Pirsifberry tree can be found in Kargbergia on a small path off the Lava Lake, behind an obstacle. Apear In Bleack Beach, the berries can be found near a waterfall in the upper mountains Chesto Maronberry seeds can be found near Farbeagle's lair in Bleak Beach. Rawst In Sparkling Skylands, you'll find the berry seeds on the upper-left island; the berry is located in a passageway. Lum In Gimmighoul, his residence can be found in Rocky Ridges, near the museum. What kinds of dishes can you cook? Textblock What colors can be produced? Textblock What are the effects of Relaxo? Textblock

The May 2026 brings a new wave of horror games and horror game releases—from unsettling indie horror games to highly anticipated AAA titles. Whether you’re into psychological horror, survival horror, or story-driven horror games: The new horror games in May 2026 offer the perfect experience for every taste. In this overview, you'll find all the major horror games coming out in May 2026—including release dates, platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox), and the key features of each title. This way, you won't miss any new releases and can add the best horror games of 2026 directly to your wish list. The Most Anticipated Horror Game Releases in May 2026 May 7, 2026 / Dread Neighbor / PC May 12, 2026 / Directive 8020 / PC, PlayStation, Xbox May 13, 2026 / Vultures - Scavengers of Death / PC May 14, 2026 / Dark Light: Survivor / PC, PlayStation, Xbox May 18, 2026/ It reaches / PC May 21, 2026 / Ex Sanguis / PC May 28, 2026 / Shift At Midnight / PC Dread Neighbor Release Date: May 7, 2026 Genre: Psychological horror Plattform: PC Link: Dread Neighbor on Steam Dread Neighbor is an atmospheric first-person horror game that tells the story of a young woman who moves into a seemingly affordable apartment. But soon she is confronted with eerie events inspired by real-life incidents events that provide constant thrills and draw the player deep into the psychological horror . This horror game is aimed particularly at fans of Visage and Layers of Fear who value a tense atmosphere, compelling storytelling, and unsettling experiences. Directive 8020 Release Date: May 12, 2026 Genre: Survival Horror Platform: PC Link: Directive 8020 auf Steam Directive 8020 is a cinematic sci-fi horror game that sends you into deep space aboard a spaceship from a first-person perspective. What begins as a routine mission quickly turns into a nerve-wracking nightmare centered on paranoia, isolation, and life-or-death decisions. With a strong emphasis on storytelling, choices, and an intense atmosphere, the game offers a gripping horror experience set in space. This horror game is particularly interesting for fans of Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol as well as for anyone who appreciates narrative sci-fi horror games with cinematic presentation and an oppressive atmosphere. Vultures - Scavengers of Death Release Date: May 13, 2026 Genre: Indie Horror Platform: PC Link: Vultures on Steam Vultures - Scavengers of Death is a dark survival horror game that plunges you into a merciless world of decay and death. In this isometric world, you fight for survival in a tactical, turn-based battle as you explore abandoned locations, gather resources, and fend off unpredictable dangers. The combination of a oppressive atmosphere, scarce supplies, and constant threat creates an intense and challenging horror experience. This horror game is aimed particularly at fans of survival horror, with a focus on exploration, resource management, and turn-based tension. Dark Light: Survivor May 14, 2026 Genre: Sci-Fi Horror Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox Link: Dark Light Survivor on Steam Dark Light: Survivor is a dark sci-fi action-horror game with roguelike and survival elements that plunges you into a crumbling multiverse teeming with nightmarish creatures. As one of the last survivors, you travel through different dimensions aboard the so-called “Phantom Train” and fight for survival while gathering resources, upgrading your gear, and facing increasingly dangerous enemies. This horror game is aimed particularly at fans of Returnal , Hades or dark sci-fi experiences with roguelike mechanics that focus on intense combat, progression, and an oppressive atmosphere. It reaches May 18, 2026 Genre: Horror Platform: PC Link: It reaches on Steam It Reaches is an intense first-person horror game that pulls you right into the action through the lens of a body camera. As a police officer, you explore an abandoned hospital where dark secrets lurk far beneath the surface. What begins as a routine call quickly turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival filled with puzzles, threats, and constant tension. This horror game is aimed particularly at fans of Outlast and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard as well as anyone looking for immersive first-person horror experiences with a focus on exploration, story, and thrills. Ex Sanguis May 21, 2026 Genre: Horror Platform: PC Link: Ex Sanguis on Steam Ex Sanguis is a grim dark fantasy tactical game with roguelite elements that combines strategic, turn-based combat with an uncompromising horror aesthetic. In a dying world, you lead an elite unit of female warriors in blood-soaked battles against the forces of Stasis, using time manipulation and tactical chain reactions to control the battlefield. This horror game is aimed particularly at fans of XCOM and Othercide as well as anyone looking for challenging turn-based strategy with a dark atmosphere and unique art style. Shift At Midnight May 28, 2026 Genre: Horror Platform: PC Link: Shift at Midnight on Steam Shift At Midnight is an unconventional first-person horror game that blends simulation with psychological horror. You work alone or with up to three players during a seemingly normal night shift at a gas station—but not all customers are human. As you restock shelves, accept deliveries, and meet your quota, you must simultaneously identify suspicious individuals before they reveal themselves as deadly copycats. This horror game is particularly interesting for fans of Papers Please , Phasmophobia or Quarantine Zone , which focus on unusual horror concepts, co-op gameplay, and constant thrills Conclusion The upcoming horror games in May 2026 stand out thanks to a mix of atmospheric indie titles, psychological horror, and fresh ideas from established development studios. This makes this month one of the most exciting release periods for horror fans in 2026.

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.

This Heart of the Forest Guide provides a complete walkthrough covering all decisions, endings, and achievements. Here, you'll learn how to play each scene to the best of your ability and unlock all possible story paths. You follow Anna and Laura as they go on a hike through Germany’s Black Forest with their friends Simon and Daniel. What begins as a peaceful outing for a group of students quickly turns into a dark adventure filled with the secrets that lurk in the Black Forest. You can play as each character in turn, and every decision you make influences the course of the game. With this guide, you’ll always make the right choices and are guaranteed to reach all endings. This guide was updated in March 2026.

Plastomorphosis is an indie retro horror game in the style of Silent Hill and Resident Evil. In this review, you'll find out how good the gameplay is, how long the game takes to complete, and whether it's worth buying. What is Plastomorphosis? Do you miss old-school retro horror games in the style of Silent Hill, Parasite Eve, and Resident Evil, with their unique aesthetic, fixed camera angles, and pixelated charm? Then you should definitely give Plastomorphosis a try. This indie game is a tribute and a declaration of love to the long-gone era of CRT video game graphics, combining them with modern methods of clue-giving. The result is a successful symbiosis of nostalgic retro charm and contemporary quest guidance. Does it work? It does. Story and Atmosphere: The Biggest Strength The story is—as is typical of the genre—highly fragmented and confusing. Yet it is precisely these fragments and clues that provide plenty of affectionate, almost heartwarming references to Silent Hill, Parasite Eve, Clock Tower, as well as literary works such as Brave New World and 1984. Elements such as cameras and eyes, symbolizing constant surveillance, appear just as frequently as phone calls; distorted fragments of logs detailing the events, as well as subtle clues from the fleeing population, can be found in many places. The atmosphere is consistently unsettling and strongly evokes psychological horror rather than jump scares. The gameplay is classic and intentionally clunky Overall, the difficulty level ranges from medium to low. This is partly due to the control options: You can choose between classic, somewhat “tanky” retro-style controls and more modern control schemes. The main difference is that modern controls allow you to move, turn, and shoot simultaneously, whereas in classic control mode, these actions are performed sequentially. While gamepads aren’t officially supported, they still work without any issues. As in many older games of this genre, there are fixed camera angles here as well, which deliberately prioritize exploration over action. If the puzzles ever get too tricky, there’s also a helpful option: important items can be highlighted on the map. For me, this was actually a real lifesaver when it came to finding my way around—it even marked an exit for me. This is definitely an accessibility feature I’d love to see in other games. However, if you just can't get used to old-school game designs and find them unfamiliar and clunky, you might find Plastomorphosis frustrating. The focus here is clearly on the nostalgia factor. How long does plastomorphosis last? The combat system is—fortunately—very fluid and intuitive. The targeting system for enemies is precise and leaves little room for frustration (I say this while simultaneously playing Silent Hill 2 and therefore have a direct comparison to contemporary controls). Depending on how much you explore and how quickly you get through the game, the playtime ranges from 2 to 3 hours. This makes Plastomorphiosis a short but intense gaming experience with plenty of replay value. Conclusion If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic and looking for an affordable, entertaining, and lovingly crafted tribute to the classic horror genre, then Plastomorphosis is the perfect game for you. Its atmosphere and style are very reminiscent of retro horror games like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, and it definitely focuses more on atmosphere than on action. For horror fans who are looking for a more pure action experience and aren’t into experimental indie games, Plastomorphosis is not really recommended. Pro a powerful, intense atmosphere interesting retro style Relaxed gameplay, no stress Cons clunky, deliberately retro controls fixed camera angles short season not very narrative in its storytelling