Mourning Tide - A Fishing Horror Game with unimaginable 'fishes'

Mourning Tide is a first person PSX style fishing game but combined with horror elements, developed by a small Czech team - Liquid Squid.

The game is about a guilt-ridden fisherman sails into forbidden waters. With each catch, echoes of his past rise to the surface. Unravel the truth, seek redemption’s light - or be claimed by the Mourning Tide.

The demo begins on a boat, at sea without any sign of shore or island. You head out and cast your fishing rod to begin fishing. Each type of fish has its own unique movement pattern, you’ll need to read their behavior and time your pulls to catch them. The fishing mechanics grow increasingly challenging, rewarding skill and adapting as you progress. Every fish demands a different strategy, pushing you to refine your approach.

Towards the end, it also introduces fish that pose a real challenge, new players may need several attempts to beat it. It ends with a “boss” encounter, where you catch the final fish and trigger a cutscene.

Personally, I'm exciting to see what kinds of monstrous creatures the developer might put into the sea in for the full release.

Demo Gameplay here


Mourning Tide on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2799050/Mourning_Tide/

Who's at the Door - a scary "spot the anomaly" game based in a small house

Free-roaming “spot the anomaly” games have been gaining popularity recently. In these games, you need to carefully confirm whether you’ve truly encountered an anomaly before deciding how to act — making the wrong call can set back your progress. Who's at the Door really stands out to me, with its strange-looking characters, dark backstory for the protagonist, and unexpected creepy events that make it even scarier.

In the demo, you explore the house and check for any anomalous activity before making a decision to proceed. A wrong decision could get you jumpscared and send you back to Day 1. Survive until Day 9 to reach the ending.

The full game is planned for release in July 2025, and the demo is now available on Steam. Check out the link below to experience the horror for yourself.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3690010/Whos_at_the_door/

Full demo gameplay + jumpscare compilation

Absolum - Roguelite beat 'em up with dynamic Power-up abilities

Absolum is a roguelite beat 'em up game developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush (they also developed Street of Rage 4), and Supamonks, bringing a new experience to the genre. The game offers both solo and co-op play (local or online), allow players to combine elemental powers and execute chained combos.

The demo features multiple boss fights across branching paths, offering over an hour of exploration to uncover all alternatives. It's quite challenging due to limited healing and the adventure's length, you'll need to play carefully to avoid trouble in boss fights. If you fall, you'll respawn at Uchawi's Hearth. Here, you can train, swap heroes, and upgrade your skills, but you'll be starting your adventure from the beginning.

Random power-ups are acquired throughout your run, meaning luck plays a significant role; finding abilities that align with your chosen path can significantly ease your journey.

45 minutes gameplay of the demo


Check out Absolum on Steam here
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum/

Resident Evil 9 Requiem shows up at Summer Game Fest! Release date: Feb 27, 2026

Capcom has officially announced Resident Evil 9: Requiem, the next mainline entry in the iconic survival horror franchise. Revealed during the Summer Game Fest 2025, the game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Resident Evil Requiem serves as a direct sequel to Resident Evil Village (2021) and introduces a new protagonist: Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent investigating mysterious deaths at a hotel where her mother died eight years prior. The narrative takes players back to a post-apocalyptic Raccoon City, now portrayed as a desolate, irradiated wasteland following its nuclear destruction. This setting marks a nostalgic yet reimagined return to the series' roots, featuring iconic locations like the Raccoon City Police Department.

Reveal Trailer:

Final Fantasy Tactics Returns with a New Remastered Edition in 2025!

Square Enix has officially announced Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a remastered edition of the classic tactical RPG, set to release on September 30, 2025; will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

What’s new in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?

• A brand-new user interface - the game’s UI has been completely overhauled to make the game even more approachable and intuitive. It’s now quicker and easier to control your units, see turn order and more.

• Updated visuals - the game’s graphics have been reworked to look great on HD displays. The vibrant 3D battlegrounds and detailed pixel art have never looked so good!

• Voice acting - The story now features full voice acting in English and Japanese from a talented cast, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series).

• Tactical View - this new feature makes it easier to get the lay of the land and plan your actions across the battlefield.

• Battle speed - Speed up battles to fly through them faster. It’s great if you want to blow through easy fights or quickly practice with different team compositions!

• New difficulty levels - Do you want to really test your tactics, or are you in it more for the story? New difficulty levels let you adjust the game to your playstyle!

If you want to preserves the original gameplay experience with the updated translation from the 2007 PSP release (Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions), the classic mode allows you to switch back to that version.

The announcement also come with a trailer


FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles official site
https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles

Phase Zero keeps the spirit of classic Resident Evil with fixed-camera survival horror!

Phase Zero is a survival horror game that sticks to the classic fixed-camera 90s, such as the OG Resident Evil, developed by SPINA Studio and published by Superhot Presents. The game is set in the snow-covered harbor town of Flint Peak in 1994, where a grotesque illness has transformed residents into monstrous creatures.

Players will navigate through pre-rendered 3D environments using fixed camera angles, enhancing the game's cinematic and tense atmosphere. There are two characters known as Mary, a reporter new to Flint Peak, and Guy, an injured engineer. Each chapter focuses on one of these characters as they attempt to survive the night, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery behind the town's affliction.

The demo features a full chapter from the main game, offering around 30 minutes of classic survival horror gameplay. You’ll start in a hospital with a limited 4-slot inventory (RE Outbreak intensifies 😝) and get to blast through zombies with a satisfying shotgun.

Full demo gameplay


Phase Zero demo is available on Steam now
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472400/PHASE_ZERO_Demo/

Capture the Intelligence v1.2 is here! Team Fortress 2 Horror Game

Capture the Intelligence is a fan-made top-down survival horror game based on characters from Team Fortress 2. The player takes on the role of the BLU Spy, completing various objectives like stealing items, powering up doors, etc, all while avoiding enemies lurking around every corner to progress through the game. Developed by Nixliz and originally released in 2023, and recently version 1.2 was released, bringing a lot of new content and the fans have responded positively!

What's new in V1.2:
- Hard Mode with New Maps
- 2x Secret Optional Stage
- 4 New Enemies & 4 Secret Enemies
- New Ending after beating Hard Mode
- Achievements

Despite its creepy atmosphere, I feel like this game is quite fun and enjoyable, the horror elements don’t overpower the gameplay, instead it’s balance of fear and fun that makes the game stand out in the fangame community.

Here's my full playthrough of the game, covering full Normal and Hard modes.


Check out the game here, it's free!
https://gamejolt.com/games/gmod-capture-the-intelligence/850383