Horror Game News 2nd May 2025

This week’s horror roundup brings zombie plagues, treacherous forests, and a mansion full of secrets. Ready to test your nerves? Let’s get into it!

God Save Birmingham: Medieval Zombie Mayhem New Gameplay Trailer

The zombie apocalypse has never looked so… Brummie. The recent gameplay trailer for God Save Birmingham has set the survival horror community abuzz, giving fans a proper bostin’ look at this gritty, 14th-century open-world survival game. Set in a painstakingly recreated medieval Birmingham, players step into the mud-caked boots of a lone farmer who’s survived not only the Black Plague, but now faces an even grimmer fate: the undead horde.

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The trailer (see above), which debuted to an excited crowd, showcases eight minutes of tense, farmer-versus-zombie action. You’ll need every ounce of cunning to outwit the relentless undead-scavenging for supplies, crafting makeshift weapons, and using physics-based tricks to barricade doors or trip up your rotting foes. The game’s stealth and survival mechanics are front and centre, with every encounter feeling like a desperate fight for your next breath.

But don’t expect a simple hack-and-slash. God Save Birmingham is all about resourcefulness: stack furniture, leap fences, and, if you’re feeling brave, lop off a limb or two to slow the horde. The Midlands have never been deadlier or more darkly entertaining.

With Early Access on Steam coming soon and a playable demo set for PAX East in May, this is one zombie outbreak you’ll want to keep an eye on. Just remember, in medieval Birmingham, even the Ploughman’s lunch might bite back.

Deadly Quiet: Co-op Horror Where Silence Isn’t Just Golden-It’s Survival

If you’ve ever wanted to test your friendships under the most nerve-shredding conditions, Deadly Quiet is about to become your new obsession. This 4-player co-op asymmetrical horror game, developed by indie duo Tarba Paul Cornel and Abdul Rafy, has just dropped its first gameplay trailer, and it’s already making waves for its blend of chaos, tension, and tactical trolling.

Set in the infamous, real-life Hoia Baciu forest, Deadly Quiet plunges you and your friends into a bodycam-perspective nightmare where every whisper could mean your doom. The game’s proximity voice chat isn’t just a gimmick: monsters hunt by sound, so teamwork is crucial, as is knowing when to keep your mouth shut. One loud-mouthed mate could doom the whole squad or become the perfect bait for a quick getaway. (I’m looking at you, Colin!)

The game offers multiple ways to escape, from setting traps and calling the police to making a mad dash for a car. But the real twist? Even after death, you’re not out of the game; you can continue to troll your friends and enemies, keeping the chaos alive. Players can even choose to side with the terrifying Wendigo, turning the tables in unexpected ways.

With its intense atmosphere, unscripted scares, and endless opportunities for mischief, Deadly Quiet is shaping up to be a must-play for horror fans and pranksters alike when it launches on Steam at the end of May.

Out of Sight: A 2nd-Person Horror Where Teddy Is Your Only Hope

Prepare for a haunting journey that flips the horror genre on its head. Launching 22nd May 2025 for PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch, with MetaVR and PlayStation VR2 versions to follow. Out of Sight invites players into the unsettling shoes of Sophie, a blind girl desperate to escape a mansion of nightmares. But Sophie isn’t entirely helpless: her beloved Teddy bear grants her sight, and it’s through Teddy’s eyes that you’ll navigate this chilling world.

Blending first and second-person perspectives, Out of Sight crafts a unique horror escape game. You’ll need to rely on your wits, sound, and the clever use of Teddy to solve puzzles, sneak past relentless captors, and piece together the dark secrets buried within the mansion’s walls. Every creak of a floorboard or misplaced step could spell disaster, as the AI-driven kidnapper is always lurking, ready to hunt you down if you’re seen or heard.

The game’s psychological discomfort is palpable-reality and illusion blur together, and your senses can’t always be trusted. With exploration-based puzzles, tense stealth sequences, and a story that unravels with every daring escape attempt, Out of Sight promises to keep players on edge from start to finish.

A free demo is available now on Steam, so you can experience the unnerving thrill for yourself before the full release. You’ve no excuse not to scare the pants off yourself! Will you help Sophie break free, or will the mansion claim another lost soul?

That’s all for this week’s descent into darkness! Whether you’re fighting through medieval Birmingham, whispering in haunted woods, or escaping with Teddy, remember, in horror gaming, you’re never truly alone. Stay tuned to Fearzine Magazine for more horror updates, and remember, keep your lights on!