Gamescom 2024 has included some great looking upcoming titles that may make your skin crawl (in the way you like) that should be on your radar.
This list will be updated through the end of Gamescom 2024.
Retrieval
333 Studios
This award-winning title invites players to step into the shoes of Hana Loshe, the courageous commander of a research team stranded on the distant planet Ryhalian. Set in a mysterious retro-futuristic base, players will navigate through a ravaged world in a bid to survive, facing relentless challenges and terrifying adversaries at every turn.
Retrieval offers a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists, delving into themes of friendship, love, loyalty, and horror. The game’s rich character development and compelling storytelling will captivate players as they uncover the chilling secrets of Ryhalian.
The cinematic horror adventure Retrieval will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. No release date has been revealed but it’s available to wishlist now on Steam and the PS Store.
We Harvest Shadows
David Wehle
Players take control of Garrett, a transplant from the city who has exiled himself to an abandoned farm for the rest of his life. He thinks the world is better without him in it.
Each new day brings a new to-do list. Players will fix up their house, care for livestock, and improve their farmstead, all while exploring the hundreds of acres surrounding the farm. But in the quiet of the lonely nights, something stirs. Is Garrett truly alone? Or is something stalking him from the shadows?
Taking inspiration both from slow-burn P.T.-style psychological horror games and Edith Finch-style personal first-person titles, this game plays on poignant horror themes to gradually imagine a terrifying vision that Garrett must save himself from—until the soul-shaking end.
First-person farming sim meets horror? We’re in. Demo and wishlist available on Steam now. No release date yet.
Mouthwashing
Critical Reflex
The five crew members of The Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Eldritch Empathy
LUAL Games KIG
In this Lovecraftian rogue-lite, you’ll use your research notes and tools to learn the language of the great beyond. Learn to understand the ancient horror that roams the earth– or kill its offspring, and face the consequences. What matters is that you act fast: if their influence is left unchecked, the world will succumb to chaos and corruption. Your decisions will determine the fate of humanity. Some call it god, others call it death – what will it be to you?
A Roguelite strategy RPG that leans on Lovecraftian horror that features a dynamic narrative exploring empathy vs. violence
Will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2026. Wishlist on Steam.
Nightmare House: Reimagined
We Create Stuff
We got a world premiere look at the legendary Half-Life horror mod Nightmare House 2 coming “to the modern era by rebuilding it from the ground up in UE5,” a news release says.
This isn’t just a remaster — it’s a complete reimagining with a revamped story, enhanced game mechanics, and tons of new content.
It was also announced that “Nightmare House: The Original Mod” is coming to Steam. This version combines the original “Nightmare House 1”, its sequel “Nightmare House 2”, and “The Lost Files” into one accessible complete game – and will be released for free!
Available to wishlist on Steam.
A.I.L.A
Pulsatrix Studios
Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…
Will release in 2025. Available to wishlist on Steam.
Post Trauma
RED SOUL GAMES
Play as Roman, a middle-aged train conductor trapped in a terrifying twisted reality. Explore the unknown, unravel mysteries, and try to survive the unspeakable horrors that lurk in these threatening surroundings.
Releasing on PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 29.
