Horror Game News 27th June 2025

This week’s horror roundup is a globe-trotting journey through surreal mysteries, twisted nightmares, and frozen terrors. Whether you’re wandering the neon-lit streets of Istanbul, escaping the Spiral, or braving the deadly cold of Soviet Antarctica, there’s a new nightmare waiting for every kind of horror fanatic. Let’s get into it!

Pera Coda: A Surreal Mystery Adventure Set in the Heart of Istanbul

Step into a world where memory, place, and time blur together—Pera Coda is the newly unveiled isometric narrative adventure from Turkish studio Elyzio, promising a haunting journey through the iconic streets of Istanbul’s Pera neighbourhood. Drawing inspiration from the psychological depth of Disco Elysium, the looping mysteries of 12 Minutes, and the atmospheric exploration of Outer Wilds, Pera Coda is set to deliver a mature, emotionally resonant experience for fans of narrative-rich games.

 Players take on the role of Deniz, an attorney trapped in a purgatory-like state between life and death. As both judge and defendant in the reckoning of his own soul, Deniz must confront traumatic memories, regrets, and relationships in a city that’s as much a character as he is. Istanbul’s real-world locations are reimagined with surreal, neo-noir flair—neon-lit alleys, dreamlike landmarks, and symbolic environments reflect Deniz’s fractured psyche and the city’s unique blend of chaos and beauty.

Gameplay centres on branching dialogue, layered environmental puzzles, and point-and-click mechanics that make exploration accessible and immersive. Each narrative loop is tied to Deniz’s emotional breakthroughs, with progress driven by choice, discovery, and personal growth rather than combat or grinding. Pera Coda is a love letter to Istanbul and a universal story about guilt, regret, and the search for peace—inviting players to lose themselves in a city where every street tells a story, and every loop brings them closer to the truth. After all, what could be scarier than exploring the dark recesses of your own mind? Oh, clowns…yeah, it’s clowns!

Little Nightmares III Creeps In This October & Showcase News

The shadows are stirring once again—Little Nightmares III is officially launching on October 10th, 2025, and Bandai Namco celebrated with a showcase packed full of news for fans of the beloved horror puzzle-platformer series. Developed by Supermassive Games, this latest chapter invites players to guide new protagonists, Low and Alone, as they attempt to escape the Spiral, a world warped by delusions and nightmares.

The new trailer offers a glimpse at the Carnevale, a decrepit funfair filled with twisted delights and dangers, setting the stage for more eerie exploration and clever puzzle-solving. Players can pre-order now for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch (with Switch pre-orders coming soon) and choose from several editions—including the Digital Deluxe, Collector “Mirror Edition,” and the ultra-premium Spiral Edition, each packed with exclusive goodies and expansion content.

Pre-ordering a digital copy grants early access to the freshly announced Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition, which brings Six’s original journey to new platforms with technical upgrades like ray tracing, improved lighting, and quality-of-life tweaks. Enhanced Edition also launches on October 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

The showcase didn’t stop there: Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is also in development, promising a whole new way to experience the franchise’s signature blend of dread and wonder. With 20 million units sold since the series debut in 2017, Little Nightmares is bigger—and creepier—than ever, with new games, comics, podcasts, and more on the horizon. If you’re ready to brave the Spiral, mark your calendars for a return to the world where every shadow hides a secret.

NEDRA: Survive Eldritch Terror and Soviet Secrets in Frozen Antarctica

Brace yourself for a chilling descent into the unknown—NEDRA, a first-person survival horror from solo developer Davit Andreasyan, is now available on Steam. Set in the icy heart of Soviet Antarctica, NEDRA puts you in the Arctic boots of Artur Arayan, the lone survivor of a failed rescue mission who finds himself trapped between primordial horrors, deranged cultists, and the relentless, bone-cracking cold.

Survival in NEDRA is a constant balancing act. Every moment outside a shelter is a gamble: stay warm and risk attracting the monstrous Frostwalkers, or let yourself freeze to become invisible to them—at the cost of your own health. Your tools are limited—a crowbar, flare gun, and blowtorch offer little comfort against the terrors lurking in the snow. Combat is rarely the answer; instead, you’ll need to outwit your enemies and use the environment to your advantage.

Heat is both a risk and an opportunity. While warmth makes you a target, it also makes the Frostwalkers more vulnerable, forcing you to weigh every encounter carefully. Sometimes, survival means making grim choices—downing painkillers, mixing iodine and alcohol, or even consuming the grotesque Frostwalker worms to evade detection.

As you navigate the haunted corridors of the Aurora research base and the frozen wastelands beyond, you’ll uncover ancient secrets and cosmic mysteries that stretch far beyond Soviet science. NEDRA is more than a survival story; it’s the opening chapter in a sprawling universe of horror and intrigue, crafted over two decades by a developer with a true passion for the genre.

If you’re ready to test your nerves and unravel the secrets buried beneath the Antarctic ice, NEDRA’s eldritch horrors await.

That’s all for this week’s chilling adventures and spine-tingling releases. Until next time, stay tuned to Fearzine Magazine for all your horror updates, and remember to keep your lights on!