The horror genre is poised for a thrilling comeback in 2023 and 2024, with several highly anticipated titles set to unleash fresh scares and intense survival challenges. From the long-awaited return of iconic franchises like Alone in the Dark and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 to unsettling new worlds brimming with monsters, these upcoming releases promise panic-inducing gameplay that will haunt players long after the finding ending.
In this post, we’ll shine a spotlight on the most nerve-shredding upcoming horror games slated to launch in late 2023 and 2024. Whether you crave the creeping dread of exploration-focused horror, the desperation of outsmarting monstrous foes, or the adrenaline rush of multiplayer scares, there’s something here to quicken your pulse.
Alone in the Dark
The iconic 1992 survival horror game Alone in the Dark is getting a full reimagining in 2024 by Pieces Interactive and THQ Nordic. Set once again in the foreboding Derceto Manor, players will take on the roles of Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood as they explore the mansion’s twisted secrets.
Return to Derceto Manor: Alone in the Dark Reimagined
You’ll battle supernatural enemies and solve puzzles while uncovering the mystery of Emily’s missing uncle. The developers promise an original plot that incorporates characters from the first three Alone in the Dark games into this Gothic setting.
Immerse Yourself in 3rd Person Survival Horror
Alone in the Dark returns to its survival horror roots with an over-the-shoulder, third-person perspective. You’ll need to scavenge weapons and ammo to fend off monsters designed by renowned artist Guy Davis. The focus is on evasion and exploration rather than pure action.
The game transports players back to the 1920s Jazz Age, bringing the manor and environs to life in vivid, creepy detail. According to THQ Nordic, Alone in the Dark preserves the spirit of the original while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics and cinematic presentation.
Alone in The Dark Release Date
After some delays, Alone in the Dark arrives on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S on January 16, 2024. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling reboot of the godfather of survival horror games. Visit the Alone in the Dark website to keep up to date with all news.
Paranoid
Paranoid is an upcoming psychological horror game developed by Madmind Studio that promises an intense, unsettling experience. Players step into the shoes of Patrick, a man who has lived in isolation for years until he receives an unexpected call from his long-lost sister announcing a visit.
Choose Your Path in This Twisted Tale
The game follows two possible story paths based on whether Patrick stays home without medication or ventures into the city. Your choices determine his fate in this multi-threaded storyline combining psychological horror, action and survival elements. Patrick must confront his inner demons and terrifying enemies along the way.
Immersive Gameplay in a Late 80s Setting
PARANOID gameplay involves intense, dynamic and brutal combat, executions using weapons and the environment, puzzles, and balancing paranoia with reality.
The game aims to provide realistic late 80s locations and environments to fully immerse players in Patrick’s descent into madness.
Paranoid System requirements
PARANOID requires Windows 10/11 and decently powerful hardware including Intel i3/i5 or AMD Phenom II/Ryzen 5 processors, 8GB RAM minimum, and dedicated Nvidia (GTX 660/GTX 1060 6GB) or AMD (Radeon R9 280/RX 580) graphics cards. 20GB of storage space is also required.
Paranoid Release Date
Developed and published by Madmind Studio, Paranoid does not yet have a Steam page but is slated for a December 15, 2023 release. It will carry mature content warnings, so brace yourself for the horrors within.
The Lost Wild
Ever wanted to be stalked by a prehistoric monster?
The Lost Wild is an upcoming first-person survival horror game that dares players to confront the primordial terrors of dinosaurs in their natural habitat. Developed by Great Ape Games and slated for release in late 2023 on PC and consoles, this immersive experience captures both the magnificence and mortal danger of Earth’s most spectacular ancient beasts.
Primal Survival Against Prehistoric Giants
Stay alert and think fast in this cinematic exploration of a mysterious prehistoric island, where you are far from the top of the food chain. The dinosaurs of The Lost Wild behave like real wild animals – curious, adaptive, and easily startled. But they can also be provoked into aggression and will not hesitate to fight back against threats.
To survive, you’ll need to employ stealth, distractions, and your wits to safely traverse through jungles and abandoned research facilities teeming with dinosaurs. Use fire, flares, and other tools to scare away ferocious predators without provoking an attack. As you venture deeper, greater dangers await, challenging your ability to evade and outsmart even massive dinosaurs like T-Rex.
The Lost Wild features a rich narrative centered around your character, who finds themselves stranded and alone in this violent primal landscape. With only a mysterious voice on the radio offering any hope, you must explore facilities overrun by wildlife and piece together what happened on this island. As the story unfolds, prehistoric threats continue to stalk your every move.
The Lost Wild Release Date
The release date for The Lost Wild is expected to be late 2023 or early 2024.
Combining wildlife survival with an engrossing story gives The Lost Wild a thrilling edge missing from many dinosaur games. Join the community anticipation and wishlist the game on Steam.
Beneath
A first-person horror adventure awaits in the upcoming title Beneath from developer Camel 101. Slated for release in 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, this – dare we say claustrophobic – underwater thriller sees players take on the role of a deep sea diver fighting for survival and sanity against unknowable threats. The screenshot above is giving us distinct Iron Lung like flashbacks.
Brave the Horrors of the Ocean Floor as a Stranded Diver
In Beneath, you play as Noah Quinn, a diver trapped in a network of treacherous underwater caves and stations. Armed with scavenged weapons and your wits, you must carefully navigate environments filled with horrifying creatures as you unravel the secrets of what lurks in the darkness. Supplies are scarce, so making strategic use of resources like ammo adds an extra layer of tension.
Sanity is also a key mechanic, as staring madness and unimaginable terror in the face could push Noah over the edge. Tread carefully and keep your nerve steady in the face of nightmarish enemies. Combat requires tactics rather than force, encouraging clever play over reckless gunplay.
Beneath aims to capture the isolation and foreboding of being stranded on the ocean floor. Noah’s diving suit allows players to explore the seabed and underwater bases, overcoming obstacles like debris and cave-ins. As the mystery deepens, monstrous inhabitants stand between you and escape, requiring players to uncover weaknesses and exploit them in dynamic combat scenarios.
Beneath Release Date
The release date for Beneath is scheduled for sometime in 2024. With its gripping story, weighted gameplay mechanics, and terrifying setting, Beneath wants to pull players into an unforgettable undersea horror experience. Keep an eye on the game’s development and wishlist it on Steam.
Tormented Souls 2
Players who enjoyed the challenging puzzles and tense combat of the original game have much to look forward to. Tormented Souls II is shaping up to deliver more of the challenging and terrifying gameplay that made its predecessor a cult favorite.
Descend Into Darkness
In Tormented Souls II, protagonists Caroline Walker travels to the remote South American community of Puerto Miller seeking a cure for her sister’s mysterious illness. The isolated village was founded by the secretive Ismuit tribe and hides an unspeakable ancient evil. Caroline must explore the village, interacting with its strange inhabitants and uncovering its dark secrets.
Survival Horror Gameplay
Like the original, Tormented Souls II returns to the challenging and methodical mechanics of classic survival horror games. Players will need to be observant, solving difficult puzzles and making use of limited resources. Combat requires carefully choosing your moment to strike, as ammo and weapon durability are scarce.
Inventory management is key, as players collect and combine items to unlock new paths. While there are some rudimentary weapons available, evasion and caution are often the best strategies against the horrors stalking Puerto Miller’s halls.
Tormented Souls 2 Release Date
Tormented Souls II is slated for release in 2024 on PC via Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game is being developed PQube and published by Dual Effect.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Over 15 years after the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game’s release, developer GSC Game World is returning to the horror-tinged world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in the new sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This open world first-person shooter aims to provide an immersive survival experience enabled by next-gen graphics.
Tactical Gameplay in an Evolving Stalker 2 World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gameplay involves making tactical decisions against dangerous foes in the ever-changing Zone. The new A-Life 2.0 system creates a responsive world that reacts to the player’s actions. Scavenging supplies and using survival mechanics are key in this harsh environment.
With both singleplayer and multiplayer, along with mod support and advanced AI, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 looks to offer significant replay value. The non-linear story allows players to influence the course of events in this unstable and unpredictable setting.
Cutting-Edge Graphics with Unreal Engine 5
Harnessing photogrammetry and motion capture, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 aims to set a new standard for graphics and fully realize the nightmarish environs of Chornobyl.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Release Date
The release date is expected some time in Q1 of 2024. This much-anticipated sequel is coming to PC and Xbox, with preorders now available.
Visit the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 website for more details on the Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate editions. After over a decade, fans will finally get the chance to immerse themselves once more in the horrors of the Zone.
Level Zero
Level Zero is an upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game set in a sci-fi setting. Developed by DogHowl Games, Level Zero pits a team of scientists against telepathic alien monsters aboard a space station.
Desperate Scientists vs Telepathic Terror
The story follows a group of scientists trapped on a malfunctioning space station. To escape, they must repair electrical systems while evading ruthless alien monsters hunting them in the darkness. Players take on the role of either scientist or monster, with very different goals and abilities.
Survival Horror Gameplay
As scientists, players must rely on light as their main weapon, setting traps and using gadgets to survive. Objectives involve repairing systems, scavenging loot, and escaping the space station. Scientists can respawn as drones to support their teammates.
For the alien monsters, gameplay focuses on ambush tactics, disabling electrical devices, and using telepathic powers and vent shafts to counter the scientists’ light abilities. Monsters can place traps and explore various predatory strategies to hunt the scientists.
Level Zero features perks and customization to allow players to tailor their gameplay style. The game boasts various sci-fi locations like a space station, cave, and polar station.
Level 0 Release Date
The developer has not yet announced a release date for Level Zero, although it is expected late 2023 or early 2024. The game will launch on PC via Steam as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
With its asymmetrical survival horror gameplay and sci-fi setting, Level Zero aims to bring an exciting new multiplayer experience to fans of the genre. Keep an eye out for more details leading up to its launch.
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt delivers heart-pounding stealth survival horror as players attempt to gather ambrosia to save a cursed village. This single-player roguelite blends tense gameplay with an eerie atmosphere for a unique night of terror.
Play as The Warden
In the ominous village of Luna Nova, players take on the role of the Warden, tasked with venturing into the cornfields each night to harvest the ambrosia that can lift the village’s curse. However, a horrifying creature known as the Devourer also stalks the fields, presenting a deadly threat.
Players must use stealth and strategy to scavenge as much ambrosia as possible while avoiding the Devourer. The non-linear fields change each night, keeping players on edge. Useful tools and abilities can be gained by sacrificing health, introducing risk/reward decisions. Card draws affect the environment and the Devourer in unpredictable ways. Over time, players can build a deck to complement their playstyle.
True to the horror genre, the atmosphere is filled with chilling sights and sounds. The rustling cornfields conceal unspeakable horrors, and the Devourer’s unnatural noises instill dread. Players must conquer their fear while surviving each unique, terrifying night.
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt Release Date
Developed by Villainous Games Studio, Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt will launch on PC via Steam later in 2023. Horror fans ready for a heart-pounding roguelite experience can wishlist it now. Brave the cornfields and hunt for salvation when this eerie title releases.
Conclusion
With reimagined classics, inventive indies, and next-gen technical prowess, the future of horror gaming looks positively terrifying. Mark your calendars and get ready to confront fears – both familiar and shocking.
Horror fans have a lot to look forward to, with so many pulse-pounding experiences on the horizon offering white-knuckle gameplay in nightmare worlds. Though release dates may change, one thing’s for certain – survival will be in short supply.
