Among the demos being shown off and highlighted during this month’s Steam Next Fest, there are some that are perfect for the Halloween season. Indie horror games play a crucial role in the general world of horror. The talented and twisted minds behind these games bring some of the best ideas seen within the entire gaming industry. The three games on this list are no different, each bringing their own kind of scares, mysteries, and feelings of dread.
Tenebris Somnia
Tenebris Somnia is a game being developed by Argentinian filmmaker Andrés Borghi as well as Saibot Studios. It’s being published by New Blood Interactive. The game takes traditional pixel horror and adds live-action cut scenes into the mix. It’s this blend that makes the game truly stand out in the horror genre. The story takes players on a journey as a woman is convinced to check on her ex-boyfriend after having a string of terrible dreams involving his death. What she discovers is far worse than she could have imagined, as real life becomes more terrible than her dreams. It’s a classic mix of mystery, puzzles, and eerieness that fans of classic pixel horror games love so much.
While there is no solid release date that has been released to the public, a new trailer was uploaded on October 14. The demo for the game has also been updated, so it’s a perfect time for lovers of indie horror games to try Tenebris Somnia out for themselves. This especially rings true for the ones wanting a truly spooky demo to experience for Steam Next Fest.
Last Chance Market
Transforming the mundane into the monstrous is one of the many things indie horror games are good at. Last Chance Market, a game being developed and published by Dark Premonition Games, is another project doing just that. This game takes the simple task of grocery shopping and combines it with the wonders of cosmic horror. Players are forced to take on the task of shopping for the god known as Yog-Sothoth. Of course, it’s no simple task, as the player must also deal with perils caused by other cosmic horrors lurking within the aisles. Filling up the shopping basket and unraveling dark mysteries are the keys to survival in this twisted story.
Last Chance Market is the first part of what is being called The Ballad of Monsters. Those involved with the game have high hopes of making the series into an expansive universe. The developers plan on making Last Chance Market have multiple endings that will have an effect on future games in the series. This is something seen in the Dragon Age games. Players can support these efforts by trying this experience out for themselves when looking for whacky indie horror games to add to their libraries.
Prophecy
Last but certainly not least is Prophecy by GloomDreary Games. It takes place in the very real town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and is based on local lore. Yes, this means the legendary Mothman is a big part of the game. Players are tasked with exploring Dewspring Farm, which was once owned by the main character’s estranged father who was found dead. From there, it follows the classic tale of solving puzzles and collecting audio tapes to unravel a sinister mystery.
Prophecy is a narrative-driven game that fans of all things related to cryptids can enjoy. It’s a passion project that the developers say has been more than two years in the making. What better way to support their passion than by trying out the demo and adding it to a wishlist full of other indie horror games?
Conclusion
Of course, there are more indie horror games than these three that are being highlighted during Steam Next Fest. The developers behind each and every one of them have their own stories to tell that are full of twists, turns, and terror. To help make their dreams a reality, it’s encouraged that people virtually stop by and give their games a good try. This goes for all the other amazing games being put into the spotlight during the event as well.
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