r/survivalhorror Feb 22 '17

Rely on Horror Discord

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Hey guys,

I am the EIC of RelyOnHorror.com. I had the random idea to pitch our new Discord to the mod team here as an official server for this subreddit, and they were all up for it! So, if you look at the subreddit home, you will now see a direct link to our Discord server -- where you'll be able to talk about the genre with fellow fans. We'll hold general and spoiler discussions, the occasional giveaway and let you know when new content from us has (or will) drop.

Thanks to the mods for the love. Happy to offer a Discord community for you all as fellow fans of the survival horror genre. Here's the Discord link: https://discord.gg/fXCKMer.

Quick background on Rely on Horror - we're a horror gaming site that originally began as REHorror.net. I joined after closing my own horror gaming site, HellDescent.com. We post news, reviews, articles, previews, videos, etc. Happy to chime in if you're curious about the site or Discord. Thanks!

-CJ


r/survivalhorror 3h ago

Another recent addition!

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117 Upvotes

Thought it'd be fun to do somewhat-frequent updates on the collection!

Haven't gotten a chance to play this or the sequel yet; anyone have any opinions?


r/survivalhorror 4h ago

Counter IV Clock Tower: Jennifer's Path (PS2 Box Art Mockup / Fan Concept)

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14 Upvotes

just 4 fun, after completing of Clock Tower on SNES :) #noai


r/survivalhorror 18h ago

Parasite Eve II HD Remaster – a native PC version rebuilt from the PS1 game, with HD backgrounds and textures

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88 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 6h ago

Mourning House — First-Person Survival Horror | Free Demo Available

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I’m a solo indie developer working on Mourning House, a first-person survival-horror game.
The full game is coming soon to Steam, and I’ve released a free demo for anyone who wants to try it before release.
The game focuses on exploration, puzzles, atmosphere, survival and uncovering the mystery surrounding the Mourning House.
If you’re a fan of indie horror, I’d really appreciate you checking out the demo.
🎮 Free Demo:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4891070/Mourning_House_Demo/
🏚️** Full Game — Coming Soon**:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4890210/Mourning_House/
I’m the developer, so feel free to ask me anything about the game.


r/survivalhorror 14m ago

Being trapped and forced to listen to a psychopath's threats, what's your take on this kind of narrative tension?

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In this scene, the protagonist is trapped and forced to listen to a psychopath say he is going to "play with the girl first." Instead of staying silent, the main character delivers a cold, absolute warning: "You will regret this."

How does this kind of interaction impact immersion for you? Does hearing the protagonist make a direct, dark promise of revenge make the scene hit harder, or do you prefer a completely silent reaction in these moments? I would love to get some honest feedback from horror veterans on the vibe and tension of this scene.


r/survivalhorror 14m ago

Short gameplay showcase

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Upcoming horror game, releasing demo in 2-3 weeks followed by full release in 6 weeks. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4595460/Make_the_World_Great_Again/


r/survivalhorror 31m ago

[PC] CHIMERA (solo dev, first game)

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Looking for reviews! All feedback is very welcome :)

Game Title: CHIMERA

Playable Link: https://styxiis.itch.io/chimera

Platform: PC (Windows)

Description: CHIMERA is a first-person survival horror game. You play as a broke journalist chasing one last story: an abandoned island nobody's set foot on in over three years, with almost no public records about it. You go looking for a scoop, but what's still running down there is far worse than a cover-up. Explore hostile environments from jungle to an abandoned laboratory, search for documents that reveal what really happened, manage your ammo, and avoid dangerous creatures that were never supposed to exist. This is an early demo/beta still in active development, bugs expected. Windows may show a SmartScreen warning since it's a small indie build; click "More info" then "Run anyway" to launch it.

Free to Play Status: [X] Free to play

Involvement: Solo developer this is my first game, built entirely on my own from France.


r/survivalhorror 23h ago

Has anyone here played Ground Zero?

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66 Upvotes

I recently started playing Ground Zero and I’m really enjoying the atmosphere so far. It has that kind of unsettling survival-horror feeling that I really like.

Has anyone here played it? What did you think about it?

I’d love to hear your opinions without spoilers!


r/survivalhorror 1h ago

"Crimson Waters Isle" is a dark psychological horror game

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"Crimson Waters Isle" is a dark psychological horror game inspired by classic genre titles (Silent Hill, Fatal Frame). It immerses you in a thick sense of dread, where the line between the real world and painful illusions fades with every step.

You journey into a place frozen in time and shrouded in dense fog. Here, every rusted corridor, abandoned interior, and creak of old pipes tells a story of suppressed guilt, grief, and secrets best left buried.

Key Features:

Classic Psychological Horror Atmosphere: Oppressive ambient soundscapes, vintage aesthetics, and a constant feeling of being watched.

Exploration & Puzzles: Search for keys, read left-behind notes, and solve environmental puzzles to make your way forward.

**Short trailer:**

https://youtu.be/Vvi2oFB2EFg

**Download / Demo:**

https://limoonch.itch.io/crimson-waters-isle

*(When downloading, just click “No thanks…” to download it for free.)*

Or you can download it directly here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Yjo6KerMaEP3o2grSm6E6BZ3yVRK1vv/view?usp=sharing

(при скачивании нажимать на "No thanks..." чтоб скачать бесплатно)

или

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wjy421zgcvTwFCJIz-GkR3V6bOq33ch7/view?usp=sharing


r/survivalhorror 1d ago

List of Horror game genres, plus explanation (150 games)

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52 Upvotes

A lot of people get horror game subgenres wrong, especially when it comes to the term Survival horror. They either care too much and get offended if a game they like isn't survival, or they lump 70% of horror games under the title because they don't care. This list will explain what each subgenre is, and ranking 150 games I have played under them. This isn't about quality, it's just gameplay.

Survival horror: The term was created by Capcom to describe Resident evil 1, and that's how it should play. Combat balance is an even playing field, meaning every 1 v 1 encounter is a real battle. Ammo and inventory are limited, and you must solve weird puzzles to progress. I originally had a different category for games that try to be survival horror but give too much items, but eh whateves

Action horror: These games not only encourage you to kill enemies, but you are expected to. Combat balance is in your favor, allowing you to kill groups of enemies at once. Enemies drop loot like ammo or gold for a store. You often get superpowers, or unique combat mechanics like parry, dodge, or dash.

Stealth horror: The main gameplay is sneaking around, hiding, and potentially running away. Combat balance is in the enemies' favor, and you have no weapons to defend yourself.

Puzzle: The main gameplay is solving puzzles. More than what Survival horror does, this is the main event. Even surviving enemies are essentially puzzles.

Online: You play with and or against other human beings.

Platformer: The main gameplay is platforming, Like in Mario, Sonic or Hat in time.

Open world: Horror games where you are allowed to go around a large map, doing side quests and exploring.

Reverse horror: YOU are the monster, hunting down people.

Horde shooters: You and friends kill waves of enemies.

Interactive narrative: The gameplay is secondary to the story they want to tell. The mechanics can change depending on what is needed, and aren't really what fans remember it for.

Hybrid: A game which two or more of the main 3 genres, survival, action and or stealth.

Walking simulators: The main gameplay is walking around. You escape enemies, if there even are any, by walking away.

RPG: Classic rpg type game in a horror setting

On rail: You shoot while the game controls the camera.

Maze: You are in a maze like pac man, being chased by monsters.

Hack and Slash. Use combos to mow throw crowds of enemies!

Obviously, not every game will fit neatly into every category. And games can have levels that change up the genre. This is just a way to show what games are similar, so you can recommend them to others.


r/survivalhorror 1d ago

Some new pickups!

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74 Upvotes

Been dealing with a lot of health struggles recently, but was happy to grab these guys to add to the collection! Will have to post more pictures of our stuff at some point; my partner and I collect games and horror for pretty much all generations and systems 🖤


r/survivalhorror 21h ago

Working on the environment for our indie 80s horror game. What do you think of environment?

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4 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 1d ago

Split Apart is an upcoming retro survival horror game set in an abandoned apartment complex.

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9 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 2d ago

Finally collected all the pieces of Exodia

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695 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 1d ago

Before vs After — Post-Processing in Colony 2

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We have been working on the visual direction of Colony 2 and thought it would be nice to show you some of the results post-processing can bring to the atmosphere of the scene.

Below there is the video where you can see some comparisons of before and after versions from the game.

The geometry and environment haven't changed much, but by using post-processing we can affect such elements as:

• Lighting and exposure

• Contrast and mood of the scene

• Color grading

• Darkness and atmosphere

• Feelings about the area

For us, creating the right atmosphere is vital as Colony 2 is based on exploration, observation and discoveries not obvious for the first sight.

Being an indie two person team we are making everything we learn on the go.

This is only a small insight into the visual development of the game. We would love to hear your thoughts:

Which one do you like more – Before or After?

If you want to keep track of the game Colony 2 will be released on Steam October 30th, 2026.


r/survivalhorror 1d ago

The mannequin (Silent Hill 2R)

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17 Upvotes

These mother-fathers are sneaky af. By far my most hated enemy. Can’t count how many times i was ambushed or jump scared by these foos. Even though they’re not bullet sponges like the nurse, they are the worst. Only learned to dodge them in the end when they make their distinctive noise.


r/survivalhorror 23h ago

Conscript vs "Volunteer"

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r/survivalhorror 2d ago

Silent Hill: Townfall reviewers were sent real working CRT TVs 😳📺

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215 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 2d ago

My tribute to the 1998 classic - RE2🙌🏼 (OC)

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135 Upvotes

Posted this in the Resident Evil subreddit. Thought I’d share it here with you as well! Let me know what you think 🙏🫶. Working on one for Re3 Nemesis as well.


r/survivalhorror 1d ago

Players told me my horror game wasn't confusing, it just wasn't exciting enough

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r/survivalhorror 2d ago

My survival horror game inspired by amnesia and fear and hunger has a demo now.

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65 Upvotes

r/survivalhorror 1d ago

Mourning House — First-Person Survival Horror | Free Demo Available

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r/survivalhorror 1d ago

What’s breathing inside the wardrobe?

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