About Fearzine Magazine
Fearzine is an independently owned and operated physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, especially titles from indie studios and individuals.
Horror games deserve more attention and critical analysis. There is a tremendous amount of nuance in the horror genre and we aim to put a spotlight on those creative efforts in a way that is interesting to our readers, respectful of creators and above all, honest.
Our staff is comprised of talented writers, designers, and horror enthusiasts. Their collective experience is what makes Fearzine special.
Our goals are to celebrate the genre, support the community of developers, and create a haven for horror fans. By reading our magazine, we hope that our readers discover new games and learn more about their favorites.
Contact the team by dropping us a line at Contact@FearzineMagazine.com
Timeline
Feb 2024 - Fearzine is launched as a campaign on Kickstarter, with the project helmed by Sam Marshall.
May 2024 - The first issue of Fearzine is developed, printed and shipped to readers with 70+ games covered across 50+ pages.
June 2024 - The magazine continues to grow and enjoy budding demand, and a staff reshuffle takes place. Dan Morris becomes the new Editor-in-Chief, whilst Maria Kinnun is appointed Executive Editor to support Dan in his new role and help structure the day-to-day running of Fearzine.
July 2024 - The Fearzine website is launched.
November 2024 - The new team successfully funds over $6,000 for Issue #2, over 4x the amount raised in February. The magazine is shipped out and delivered to over 90 backers.
May 2025 - By late spring 2025, the third issue of Fearzine sees a 30% increase in backers since the last fundraising round.
August 2025 - Issue #3 is shipped out to readers across the globe, in over 13 countries.
September 2025 - The Kickstarter for Issue #4 is launched. Fearzine Issue #4 selected by Kickstarter staff to be a “Project We Love” on account of fulfilling their criteria of being compelling, uncluttered pages that are honest and clearly presented.
Milestones
May 2024, Fearzine Issue #1 - 56 backers pledged $1,524
November 2024, Fearzine Issue #2 - The campaign surpassed the fundraising goal by over $1,000, driven by over 90 backers
May 2025, Fearzine Issue # 3 - Once again the magazine surpasses it’s goal by nearly 40%, with 118 backers pledging