Horror Game News 9th May 2025
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the week utterly absorbed by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33-and with good reason! But while we’ve all been busy breaking the Paintress’s curse, some fantastic horror gaming news has slipped under the radar. Don’t worry-we’re here to catch you up on everything you might have missed. Let’s get into it!
Among Ashes: Physical PS5 Edition Brings Meta Horror to Your Shelf
Collectors and horror fans, get your shelves ready: Among Ashes is officially getting a physical PlayStation 5 edition later this year. Hot on the heels of its digital launch, this unsettling narrative-driven horror from Rat Cliff Games and Selecta Play is set to blur the lines between nostalgia and modern terror-this time, on disc for those who crave a tangible nightmare.
Among Ashes stands out with its inventive “game within a game” structure. You’ll dive into Night Call, a retro-inspired first-person survival horror adventure filled with haunted manor puzzles and monstrous threats. But the real chills begin as the horrors of Night Call start bleeding into your character’s own reality, turning your apartment-and your screen-into a battleground for paranormal activity. The deeper you go, the more the boundaries between game and reality dissolve, putting both your nerves and your sense of what’s real to the test.
With its combination of retro aesthetics and modern psychological storytelling, Among Ashes delivers a double dose of delicious dread that’s both nostalgic and terrifying. The upcoming physical edition includes the full game on disc in a standard case-a perfect addition for collectors and those who want to own a modern horror classic in physical form. Preorders are open now, so don’t miss your chance to face the horrors behind the screen…literally!
BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH – Survival Horror Where Looks Can Kill!
If you thought your gaming space was a sanctuary, BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH is here to prove you wrong. Released on Steam and coming soon to PS5, this psychological horror from Serafini Productions and Shochiku traps you in a six-square-meter Tokyo apartment as Shinji, a young hikikomori whose retreat from society is shattered by a supernatural terror. Inspired by the Japanese myth of Hyakume-a monstrous entity with a hundred eyes-DON’T WATCH transforms the simple act of looking into a deadly gamble.
The game’s signature mechanic forces you to physically cover Shinji’s eyes at crucial moments to survive the relentless gaze of Hyakume. Every glance could be your last, turning your own curiosity into a weapon against you. The tension is amplified by hyper-realistic visuals, haunting retro segments, and a narrative crafted in collaboration with a professional psychologist, delving deep into themes of isolation, anxiety, and the crushing weight of societal judgment.
DON’T WATCH isn’t just about jump scares; it’s a layered, atmospheric experience that explores contemporary fears and the price of shutting out the world. With a free demo available on Steam and a PS5 release later this year, this is a crazy horror game that stares right back at you. I think I’m too scared to even try the demo…yikes!
Mostroscopy: Wrestlers & Monsters Collide in a Retro Horror Fighting Fiesta
Step into the technicolor ring where masked heroes and classic monsters brawl for glory, Mostroscopy is here, and it’s a love letter to the wild world of 1950s Mexican horror and lucha libre cinema. Developed by Oribe Ware Games and published by Seashell Studio, this 2D fighter brings together an eclectic cast of sixteen vibrant characters, from fireball-slinging vampires to wrestling werewolves, each with their own distinct moves and monstrous flair.
The game’s pixel art style and grainy, retro presentation ooze nostalgia, while the soundtrack channels the drama of vintage Mexican films. Don’t let the simple controls fool you: Mostroscopy’s two-button system is easy to pick up, but there’s real depth in mastering combos, unleashing devastating “Monstro Modes,” and learning each fighter’s unique tricks. Whether you’re trading taunts in local multiplayer or battling through the comic-inspired arcade mode, every bout is a spectacle.
While the story is mostly told through quick comic panels and quippy intros, the real star is the gameplay-fast, accessible, and just chaotic enough to keep you coming back for more. With couch versus, arcade, and a barebones training mode, Mostroscopy is perfect for a night of couch competition, even if some features like online play and more robust tutorials are still missing. If you’re a fan of classic horror, lucha libre, or just want a fighting game with serious style, Mostroscopy is ready to rumble on Xbox, PC, and Switch. Lucha! Lucha! Lucha!
That’s it for this week’s horror gaming news! Whether you’re braving haunted screens, dodging deadly stares, or wrestling monsters, stay tuned to Fearzine Magazine for more horror updates, and remember, keep your lights on!
