Must-Play New & Upcoming Games

By August Tales

As Halloween draws closer, the world of gaming is ripe with chilling new releases – some already out, others yet to lurk from the shadows. For the fearless players out there seeking a good thrill, consider adding these chilling new video game releases to your October line-up.

Horror Games: Fresh Off the Dev’s Table

Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway and Still Wakes the Deep are recent releases, topping the charts among daredevil gamers. But there’s more in store this eerie October: A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and the Silent Hill 2 remake are stirring anticipation in the gaming sphere. There’s plenty of time to dive into the fright fest this month, provided you’ve got the courage to face it.

The Horrors of Silence: “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead”

Release Date: October 17, 2024.

Plucked from the renowned cinematic franchise, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead places you in the chilling silence of a sound-sensitive, apocalyptic landscape. This first-person survival horror game catapults you to the frightening onset of the apocalypse, then to day 105, where you, now a survivor, navigate delicate interpersonal relationships in an eerily quiet world.

This game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. The price is set at $29.99. The game equips players with a flashlight and a phonometer, two essential tools for survival. With these, you can master the “hide-and-seek” mechanic, using sound distractions and careful noise control to outsmart the deadly creatures.

A Terrifying Classic: “The Silent Hill 2 Remake”

Release Date: October 8, 2024

In a nod to enduring horror classics, the Silent Hill 2 remake lands on digital store shelves this Halloween. Appearing on PS5 and PC, 23 years after the original release, this nerve-wracking remake promises a contemporary spin on what is already hailed as one of the greatest horror games of all time.

With a price tag of $69.99, this iconic third-person survivor horror features revamped combat, stealth tactics, and an updated camera system. Players assume the role of James Sunderland, seeking his supposedly-deceased wife in the haunted town of Silent Hill. The elevated focus on psychological horror, coupled with an appropriately frightful soundtrack and atmosphere, promises a spine-chilling journey.

Manage Your Fears: “Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway”

Release Date: September 12, 2024

Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway, the fifth anthology-based installment in this series, challenges players to weather situations based on real-life horror stories. This indie game series has won its spot in the niche of cult horror gaming with a commitment to cornering you into pulse-raising predicaments. In this chapter, seemingly innocent cabin fun takes an unsettling turn.

Old Terror, New Graphics: “The Until Dawn Remake”

Release Date: October 4, 2024

Back with a modern graphic glow-up is Until Dawn, a choice-based survival horror game. Available on PS5 and PC for $59.99, your decisions and reflexes shape the course of one terrifying night. A return to the chilling crime scene forces players into multiple roles, each seeking to evade an unseen force.

In this close-knit horror drama, every decision could mean life or death, striking a careful balance between narrative and immersion. A contemporary retelling of the original story, the game packs a visual upgrade – built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5, set to offer clear, detailed graphics with an optimized third-person camera for a more immersive experience.

Nightmare on the Rig: “Still Wakes the Deep”

Release Date: June 18, 2024

“Still Wakes the Deep” introduces new horror elements to an unexpected location – an offshore oil rig. Players step into the shoes of Caz, a man fleeing from his past, now finding himself among the dwindling survivors on the rig. As crewmates transform into ghastly creatures, players navigate a chaotic, sinking rig to avoid a similar grotesque fate.

This game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, priced at $34.99. The game combines puzzle and QTEs for a truly exhilarating, The Thing-inspired gameplay, wrapped up in a gory, Cronenberg-like narrative arc.

World Beyond Walls: “Once Human”

Release Date: July 9, 2024

Imagine transfigured beings, once human, stalking an open-world post-apocalyptic landscape. That’s “Once Human” for you, a new survival horror game that allows players to band together for survival, uncovering the events that led to the cataclysmic “Starfall.”

Free to download on PC, iOS, and Android, Once Human blends survival and sanity mechanics for a roller coaster ride into the post-Starfall world. This sandbox game offers players a chance to claim territory, build bases, and navigate the secrets of the mutated world.

Mall Mayhem: “Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster”

Release Date: September 18, 2024

Frank West returns, trapped again in a zombie-infested mall, in the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. This third-person, open-world horror-action game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC for $49.99.

Experience zombie-infested misadventures in Dead Rising with modern graphics and new voice acting. Indulge in some lighter, yet still heart-racing, gameplay this Halloween, as you explore, scavenge, fight, and rescue in a panic-driven dash against time to solve the eerie mystery of the outbreak.

Zoo Nightmare: “Zoochosis”

Release Date: September 30, 2024

What starts as basic zookeeping turns into a nightmare in Zoochosis, a unique simulation where a mysterious infection starts mutating the animals. Performing day-to-day tasks quickly takes a twisted turn as the player embarks on a race against time to find a vaccine.

Gory, gruesome, and thoroughly terrifying, Zoochosis won’t be a walk in the park. Shocking twists and a choice-driven narrative ensure a memorable horror simulation to test your nerve and guts.

Time-Hopping Terrors: “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit”

Release Date: August 7, 2024

New in the acclaimed Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, “Into the Pit” time-hops players into another terrifying encounter with homicidal animatronics. The game, priced at $19.99, is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS4/PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Travel through time in yet another immersive installment of the series, complete with thought-provoking puzzles and multiple nerve-racking endings – a fresh bite for FNAF fans ready for a spine-chilling adventure.

In Shadows and Stone: “The Casting of Frank Stone”

Release Date: September 3, 2024

Dig into the grotesque mysteries of Cedar Hills in The Casting of Frank Stone, a game available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC for $39.99! The game delves into the dark legacy of Frank Stone with a friends-driven narrative horror. Explore the grim reality, gather clues, and confront the ominous, ever-hungry “Entity” in this all-out horror fest that intersects the supernatural with elements of body horror.