10 Upcoming Horror Games to Keep on Your Radar in 2026

There are tons of great video games set to release in 2026 for all genres. It seems like for the past couple of years there have been amazing games for any type of player, and 2026 is looking no different. However, this year is looking especially great for horror fans as there are a ton of scary video games that are worth looking into.

With the recent release of Resident Evil Requiem, which is looking to be a game of the year candidate, and Reanimal, which is a more terrifying version of Little Nightmares, horror fans are eating good so far. Once the excitement for these games fades, players will be looking to the future for their next terrifying fix.

Luckily, there are plenty of horror games that will scratch that itch of wanting to be scared. Whether you love survival horror, psychological horror, or horror games filled with puzzles, there is a game for you this year. Here are 10 upcoming horror games to keep on your radar in 2026.

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The Florist

Witness the Beauty in Horror

Starting off, we have The Florist, a game that is clearly inspired by the original Resident Evil games. The Florist is a classic survival horror experience with tank controls that focuses on puzzle solving, gunning down terrifying enemies, and exploring atmospheric environments that are sure to make your skin crawl. If you’re a fan of games trying to replicate classic horror games, like Tormented Souls, then this game is the perfect choice for you.

The coolest thing about The Florist is its story, which focuses on the main protagonist uncovering an evil plot to recreate life in the most disturbing and inhuman way possible. How is this evil attempting to recreate life? And how will it affect life as we know it? These are the questions players will have going into the game. The Florist is looking to combine beauty and horror together, as the environments and enemies are covered in flowers and nature, which is something we don’t typically see in horror games, except in Silent Hill f.

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The Occultist

Discover the Cult

For fans of conspiracy theories and cults, The Occultist is the perfect choice for you as it explores both of these themes. The Occultist is a first-person narrative horror game that follows Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator. His job, or your job, is to investigate a mysterious British land in an attempt to uncover the reason behind your father’s disappearance. As you’re there, you will encounter disturbing supernatural entities, and discover the secrets of occult rituals with sinister intentions.

The Occultist has some enticing features, such as next-gen graphics, memorable characters, a beautiful soundtrack, first-person action, and an atmosphere soaked in dread. Fans of stealth may also want to look into this game as it has been mentioned by the developers, DALOAR, that stealth can be essential in progressing through the story. There is no confirmed release date just yet, but rest assured that it has been confirmed to release some time in 2026.

8

Project Songbird

A Musician’s Struggle

Fans of cinematic, narrative-driven, horror games will feel right at home in Project Songbird. Developed by FYRE Games, Project Songbird focuses on a magician who has a severe case of writer’s block and will go to the upmost extreme to get rid of it. To cure the writer’s block, Dakota goes to an isolated cabin in the woods to be completely alone and get her mind right. Unfortunately, she is not alone, and there are some horrifying terrors lurking nearby.

Project Songbird is confirmed to be 4 to 5 hours long, making it a short and sweet adventure for those looking to get a quick horror fix. It includes range and melee combat, memorable characters, and a talented voice cast to match. Some of the voice actors include Valerie Rose Lohman of What Remains of Edith Fitch, Jonah Scott of Dying Light 2: Stay Human, and Aleks Le of Persona 3: Reloaded. You won’t have to wait long, either, since Project Songbird releases March 26, 2026.

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Ontos

From the Mastermind of SOMA

From the creators of SOMA and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, comes a brand-new nightmare: Ontos. Frictional Games’ upcoming horror title is a sci-fi mystery that takes place in a hotel on the moon. The game follows protagonist Aditi Amani, who was invited to the stranded hotel due to the legacy of her estranged father. Not everything is as it seems, as the hotel will reveal secrets that change Aditi Amani’s perception of her father and the world around her. This is a game that is filled with twists and turns and will have the players thinking hard about the meaning of it all.

Ontos’ gameplay looks very unique, as it focuses on research and decision-making through puzzle solving. There is no one definite way to progress, and it’s up to the player to put their thinking cap on to learn how to progress forward. This open-ended approach to gameplay turns Ontos into an experience that can be played multiple times, each playthrough having the potential to feel different than the last.

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Halloween

Hunt or Be Hunted

One of the most popular horror franchises in movies is Halloween, there is no doubt about it. There have been so many Halloween movies that it just seems that Michael Myers will not stay dead. In fact, he’s making his return, yet again, in the upcoming Halloween game. Releasing on September 8, 2026, the Halloween video game is co-op focused where players can either play as Michael Myers to hunt down other players, or play as a Hero and try to escape the famous killer.

Fans of Dead by Daylight or Texas Chainsaw Massacre are going to feel right at home in Illfonic’s latest release, as Halloween is pretty much a take on those games. Players looking for a fun co-op adventure that offers a lot of scares, intense moments, and can be easily picked up and play due to its match-based structure, all while being in the famous Halloween universe, look no further than this game.

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Directive 8020

Choices Matter

From the creators of massive hits, Until Dawn and The Quarry, Supermassive Games is gearing up to release its next narrative-focused horror adventure. Releasing on May 12, 2026, Directive 8020 follows a crew stranded on Tau Ceti f, on a journey to find a way to prevent earth from dying and saving humanity once and for all. In classic Supermassive Games fashion, players can expect cinematic storytelling, where each decision you make can change the outcome of the story.

Players can expect a horrifying story where you can’t trust anyone, dialogue options that change the narrative, and terrifying monsters that are out for blood. Additionally, it has been confirmed that Directive 8020 will feature multiple endings, adding replay value as players attempt to see everything the game has to offer. This game is looking to be the developer’s biggest game yet, so make sure to keep it on your radar and get ready to embark on an epic adventure in space.

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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

Deep Diving

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss takes the horror underwater, as players trek into the deep in this new first-person survival horror. Developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Necon, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss puts players in the shoes of Noah, tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of a group of miners, who were last seen near the Pacific Ocean. With some courage and a commitment to find out what happened to the miners, Noah ventures deep into the ocean to explore R’lyeh, an ancient, sunken city.

As players explore the sunken city, they will uncover secrets that will question the foundations of reality itself. Players can expect to solve puzzles, follow leads and gather clues, in a detective-like style gameplay. Big Bad Wolf has confirmed that there are multiple passageways to take, leading to hidden secrets, adding to the replay value of the game. Be prepared to encounter terrifying enemies and abominations when Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss releases April 16, 2026.

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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival

Raise Some Hell

Making a horror game based off one of the most iconic horror franchises of recent memory is probably a safe bet, and that’s exactly what Saber Interactive is doing. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is a brand new single-player, survival horror game, set in the world of Hellraiser. While there is no official release date for this title, it has been confirmed by the developer multiple times that it will launch sometime in 2026.

If you aren’t familiar with the franchise, which would be very surprising, Hellraiser is about human desires, emotional pain, consequences, and turning them into terrifying outcomes. Players can expect a disturbing adventure that will surely scare even the bravest of players, and psychological elements that will get the brain working. Not everything is as it seems in Hellraiser, so players will have to put on their thinking cap to fully understand everything going on. Here’s hoping that Saber Interactive knocks it out of the park and does this franchise justice.

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Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Built From the Ground Up

Known by many as one of the scariest video game franchises of all time, Fatal Frame is making a comeback in 2026 with Koei Tecmo’s remake of the second game. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake aims to revive the original with updated graphics, quality of life improvements, a new camera perspective, modern combat, and much more. Not to worry, Koei Tecmo has assured the community that even though it’s a remake, it will keep the charm of the original so long time fans can enjoy it.

This remake of a classic follows twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village, filled with disturbing entities. As you attempt to escape this haunted village, you will use a special camera in combat that can capture ghosts, solve puzzles to progress, and uncover a heartfelt story. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is looking incredible so far, and you should definitely keep it on your radar. The good news is that you don’t have to wait long, as it releases soon on March 13th, 2026.

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Silent Hill: Townfall

Discover St. Amelia

The Silent Hill series has been on a roll for the past couple years. With the success of Bloober Team’s incredible remake of Silent Hill 2 and Konami’s newest entry into the franchise, Silent Hill f, it finally feels like this popular survival-horror series is fully back. Now that the hype for Silent Hill is at an all-time high, horror fans can’t wait to get their hands on the latest installment into the franchise, Silent Hill: Townfall, slated to release sometime in 2026.

Silent Hill: Townfall follows a new protagonist, Simon Ordell, as he works to uncover the truth behind a mysterious town, St. Amelia. Players can expect the same creepy goodness the series is known for in Silent Hill: Townfall, filled with psychological horror, mind-bending puzzles, and surprises at every turn. Surprisingly, Silent Hill: Townfall is going first-person, rather than the third-person perspective that the series is known for.