Horror Game News 13th June 2025
Ready for a week of digital nightmares and genre-bending surprises? From haunted hard drives to pixel-perfect thrillers and grotesque new horrors, this week’s gaming lineup is here to keep you up at night—and maybe make you question what’s lurking in every corner. Let’s dive into the demos and trailers that might just leave you traumatized, shall we?
oneway.exe: Internet Nightmares Come to Life in Steam Next Fest Demo
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the internet’s creepiest urban legends crawled out of your screen, oneway.exe is ready to answer—and haunt your dreams. Developed by Disordered Media, this first-person, single-player puzzle horror game plunges players into a digital hellscape where the darkest corners of online folklore become flesh (and code).
Available as part of Steam Next Fest from June 9 to June 16, the new demo lets you investigate the origins of UNTITLED.EXE, a sinister program born from tragedy and obsession. As you navigate a series of dread-soaked puzzles, you’ll encounter seven surreal personalities inspired by infamous internet “creepypastas.” Among them: Meaty, a digital damsel disturbingly rendered in flesh; Anita, an animatronic cheerleader with unsettling needs; and Mute Mikey, whose rockstar radio signals threaten to infect more than just your speakers.
Every encounter is a twisted nod to the internet’s most disturbing tales, and the game delights in blurring the line between digital and physical horror. Just remember: Disordered Media isn’t responsible for any “fatal domains” that might bleed out of your PC. If you’re brave enough, dive into the demo before it vanishes—and see if you can survive what cannot be unseen.
The Drifter: A Gritty, Cinematic Point & Click Thriller Revives a Classic Genre
The highly-anticipated demo for The Drifter is now available as part of Steam Next Fest, giving players a first taste of this fast-paced, pulpy point & click adventure ahead of its full launch on July 17th. Developed by Australian indie duo Powerhoof, The Drifter plunges you into a web of conspiracy, murder, and supernatural obsession, all wrapped in a visual style that’s a loving homage to the golden age of PC graphic adventures.
You play as Mick Carter, a drifter who finds himself murdered—only to awaken seconds before his own death, hunted and haunted as he tries to untangle a mystery that grows deeper with every click. The demo offers the entire first chapter, immediately immersing you in a world of shadowy corporations, secret militias, and missing townsfolk, all set against a backdrop of gritty noir storytelling and top-tier voice acting.
Having played the demo myself, I was struck by how perfectly The Drifter balances nostalgia with modern design. The pixel art is rich and detailed, the animation crisp, and the interface streamlined—no pixel-hunting or clunky menus here. Puzzles are logical and satisfying, letting you focus on the story’s twists and turns rather than obscure item combinations. The writing is sharp, with Mick’s inner monologues adding a poetic, noir edge reminiscent of Max Payne, while the pacing keeps you hooked from the very first scene.
The Drifter doesn’t just pay tribute to classics like Gabriel Knight or Beneath a Steel Sky—it stands proudly alongside them, delivering a mature, cinematic adventure that feels both familiar and fresh. If you love story-driven thrillers or have a soft spot for the point & click genre, this demo is an absolute must-play. The full game promises even more wild scenarios, from Molotov cocktails to high-rise escapes, and I can’t wait to see where Mick’s journey leads next.
ILL: From Skepticism to Shock—A Survival Horror That’s Seriously Sick
When I first heard about ILL, I’ll admit, I thought it was just another overhyped, cash-grab horror title destined to fade into obscurity. But after watching the latest Summer Game Fest trailer, I have to eat my words—colour me genuinely impressed. What Team Clout and Mundfish Powerhouse have shown off is pure, unfiltered nightmare fuel.
ILL drops you into a mysterious research fort, where grotesque body horror and relentless Aberrations are the order of the day. The visuals are next-level, with some of the most disturbing body morphing I’ve ever seen—images that are now permanently etched into my mind. The game’s commitment to realism is evident, from the cutting-edge dismemberment system to the immersive binaural audio and physics that promise to make every moment of terror feel uncomfortably real.
What really stands out is how ILL aims to go beyond just scaring you—it wants to make you feel every ounce of pain, dread, and disorientation. The team’s background in horror film monster design is clear, and the result is a game that looks downright sick (in every sense of the word). I went in a sceptic, but now I’m counting down the days until ILL’s release—and bracing myself for more visuals I’ll never be able to unsee. See for yourself and watch the trailer below…you may need a clean pair of underwear after though!
That wraps up another week of chills, throwbacks, and jaw-dropping reveals. Whether you’re braving the internet’s darkest corners, chasing conspiracies, or still reeling from ILL’s body horror, there’s no shortage of reasons to crap your pants! Until next time, stay tuned to Fearzine Magazine for all your horror updates, and remember to keep your lights on!
