Black Lantern Collective Say Mourning Tide and Horripilant Release Dates Set for 2026
If you watched The 2025 Horror Game Awards, you might have caught the Black Lantern Collective casually dropping release dates for two of their spookiest upcoming indie titles. The publisher has confirmed launch windows for both Horripilant and Mourning Tide.
Horripilant: A Twisted Dungeon Crawler
Horripilant, developed by Pas Game, will be making your Valentine’s Day date a third wheel on Feb. 13th, 2026. At first glance, it appears to be a standard dungeon crawler, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find it is a mix of genres: idler, puzzler, and autobattler. You play as a battered old knight who wakes up in a forsaken dungeon with absolutely zero memory of how he got there. This guy should lay off the booze.
The gameplay has you fighting creatures and mining resources, all the while thinking your way through the depths. Of course, in a dark adventure, where there is treasure, there is a curse. Every time you get a boon to make yourself stronger, there’s a cost to pay. It’s a balance between hacking your way and managing the risks that come with solving cryptic puzzles. Oh, did I also mention the very bizarre characters in the shadow?
Mourning Tide: Fishing in a Sea Of Existential Dread
Mourning Tide, developed by Liquid Squid, will be docking on Steam on Apr. 30, 2026. You play as a fisherman adrift in a place where time feels broken, and the safety of the port is a distant memory. But, hey! It’s not all that bad out here. Just you, your boat, and the open sea that brings the crushing weight of your memories…. Wait, what?
You’re forced to encounter some really surreal creatures. Every fish behaves differently, requiring quick reflexes and strategy to reel in. The mechanics here reward your skill and evolve as you progress, while the surrounding waters start to change. Once they’re hooked and on board, they like to give you a very interesting narrative. With every fish you catch and keep, you start unraveling a tragic story about guilt, loss, and secrets the sea refuses to let sink into the abyss.
Final Thoughts: Maneuver the Dungeon and Then Relax on a Boat
Black Lantern Collective seems to have a knack for picking up indie horror titles that do something a little different. Horripilant takes the idle genre and makes it a terrifying challenge, while Mourning Tide turns a relaxing pastime into a psychological nightmare. Both games have demos available on Steam right now. Whether you want to crawl through a dungeon or float on a haunted ocean, Black Lantern Collective has you covered for 2026.
