The horror gaming landscape is set to expand with several highly anticipated titles slated for release in 2025 and beyond. From spine-chilling survival horror to atmospheric psychological experiences, these upcoming games promise to deliver thrills and chills to players worldwide.

One of the most eagerly awaited titles is "Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival," developed by Saber Interactive. This survival horror game immerses players in a grotesque world filled with intense graphic content. Players assume the role of Aiden, a man attempting to escape a sadistic cult after his partner's gruesome death. The gameplay features tense first-person combat, stealth sequences, and critical resource management, with limited ammo and breakable melee weapons increasing vulnerability and tension. The extreme gore even prompted developers to provide vomit bags for demo players, highlighting the game's visceral impact. While the release date has yet to be confirmed, "Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival" is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5.

Another standout is "There Are No Ghosts at the Grand," an innovative and genre-blending game developed by UK studio Friday Sundae. Set to launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Game Pass, the game combines first-person hotel renovation, survival horror, musical elements, and light Lovecraftian themes. Players step into the role of Chris David, who must restore the eerie Grand Hotel within 30 days while navigating puzzles, forming relationships with locals, and battling supernatural foes. Inspired by 1980s/1990s music, British sci-fi, and Hammer Horror films, the game features creative tools for decorating, a musical dialogue system affecting character approval, and survival elements including mysterious "memory bubbles" and monster encounters. With exploration options and player choices playing a key role, the game promises mystery, whimsy, and tension in equal measure. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass upon release.

"Little Nightmares 3," developed by Supermassive Games under Bandai Namco, is slated for release on October 10, 2025. This installment introduces a new co-op gameplay feature, allowing players to control one of two new protagonists: Low and Alone. Each character has a unique weapon—Low with a bow and arrow, and Alone with a wrench—which suggests greater emphasis on combat and puzzle-solving. Set in a dark new environment called "The Spiral," the story follows the duo attempting to escape from strange lands fueled by delusions. The game maintains the creepy, atmospheric style of its predecessors while introducing online multiplayer for the first time, although couch co-op won’t be available. A friend pass system will allow a second player to join without owning the game. Recent trailers and gameplay footage showcase the cooperative mechanics, eerie environments, and original enemies, offering insight into the puzzle-platform horror adventure. The game builds upon the lore-heavy narrative and chilling world design while adding innovative features like character choice and potential story divergence.

"Cronos: The New Dawn," Bloober Team’s upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, blends influences from "Dead Space" and "Blade Runner 2049." The game opens with a chilling, philosophical Rorschach-style test administered by a robotic eye called The Collective, setting the stage for a dark, dystopian exploration. Players take on the role of "The Traveler," navigating a ruined, horror-infested world filled with grotesque creatures and chilling environmental design reminiscent of "Silent Hill" and "Resident Evil." The game introduces intense resource and inventory management, forcing players to scavenge energy and upgrade weapons and armor. The introduction of "Orphans," hideous enemies that merge if not dealt with properly, adds a unique mechanic where a functional flamethrower becomes a key tool to prevent this fusion. The combat is more dynamic than previous Bloober Team titles, with a powerful pistol and strategic shooting mechanics. With a release date of September 5, 2025, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2, "Cronos: The New Dawn" stands out as a promising survival horror experience thanks to its eerie atmosphere, engaging mechanics, and philosophical undertones. Plus, there's a pettable cat—an unexpected yet welcome addition.

Supermassive Games’ upcoming sci-fi horror title, "Directive 8020," promises an intense and immersive experience aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia, where players face a deadly alien threat capable of mimicking humans. Introducing real-time stealth and evasion mechanics alongside the studio’s traditional cinematic horror storytelling, the game breaks new ground by giving players more agency beyond fixed choices and quick-time events. Creative Director Will Doyle highlights the emotional weight of decisions, noting that outcomes should leave players with a sense of loss. To accommodate different player preferences, Supermassive introduces the Turning Points system, a branching timeline feature that allows decisions to be rewound and explored from different angles, similar to "Detroit: Become Human." This caters to both completionists wanting to experience all outcomes and hardcore players seeking irreversible consequences. Despite options to reduce difficulty, the unpredictable, real-time nature of threats intensifies the horror and engagement. With a release slated for 2026 across PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5, "Directive 8020" teases a terrifying and replayable future for narrative-driven horror gaming.

These upcoming titles exemplify the diverse and innovative directions the horror genre is taking in the gaming industry. Whether through intense survival mechanics, atmospheric storytelling, or unique gameplay features, these games are set to provide players with unforgettable experiences in the years to come.