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The best horror games to play over Halloween




There's no better time to settle down with some of the best horror games than Halloween. It almost feels like an obligatory way to celebrate the holiday at this stage. But nowadays horror comes in all shapes and sizes, meaning that there's something for everyone, even those who aren't fond of scares...
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Nell's Diner Release Date

[p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got a new map coming for you. Very soon.[/p][p][/p][p]First announced during our fifth anniversary TwitchCon panel last week, we are delighted to say that Nell’s Diner will be coming to Phasmophobia on November 11th. Check out the creepy trailer below for a sneak peek at what to expect when Nell’s is open for business.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Nell’s Diner is set to be one of the game’s smaller maps, similar in size to the likes of Tanglewood, featuring a classic food counter complete with red leather stools, booths, a kitchen, storage rooms, and, of course, plenty of hauntings to decipher. We can’t wait to welcome you to Nell’s Diner when its doors open on November 11th.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p][/p][p]Kinetic Games Team[/p]

Phasmophobia: The Board Game - Pre Order Now

[p][/p][p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got a different kind of job for you.[/p][p]Today, Kinetic Games and Lost in Cult are excited to open up pre-orders for Phasmophobia: The Board Game, a collaboration between our two companies that brings Phasmophobia to your table top. You can place your orders here until December 7th, 2025. We’ve worked incredibly closely with the Lost in Cult team to make sure the core Phasmophobia experience is replicated in a new format and the result is something truly special.[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the trailer below.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Phasmophobia: The Board Game is scheduled to launch in late 2026 and brings some unique and exciting twists to the Phasmophobia experience we all know and love. You’ll be able to explore iconic locations from the game, or even build your own thanks to it’s adaptable maps. When it comes to the Ghost Types, you’ll encounter the same amount of types as in-game each with it’s own unique powers with a randomised evidence pool each game.[/p][p][/p][p]There are three separate editions available, including a Deluxe Edition, signed by members of the Kinetic Games team and limited to 2500 copies. You can find full details on each edition here.[/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait for you to experience this new take on Phasmophobia. Whether you’re a seasoned investigator or taking part in your first-ever ghost hunt, we think there’ll be plenty for everyone to enjoy.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]The Kinetic Games Team[/p][p]As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official Phasmophobia Discord.[/p]

Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.14.2.1

[p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you.[/p][p]Today, we have deployed a hotfix for Phasmophobia across all platforms. This addresses issues that arose following the release of the Crimson Eye event.[/p][p][/p][p]Fixes[/p]
  • [p]Fixed players getting stuck on “Connecting” screen when joining lobbies via friend invite.[/p]
  • [p]Removed a pop-up message when unlocking the Child of the Cult foil badge.[/p]
  • [p]Main menu radio will now play spooky sounds.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with CCTV which was causing reduced performance until focusing on the CCTV.[/p]
[p]As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official Phasmophobia Discord.[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]The Kinetic Games Team[/p]

One the the best parts of Phasmophobia's success is the new wave of co-op horror games, 'There was nothing, now there's obviously quite a lot'




One of Phasmophobia's greatest successes is its lasting effect on the horror genre. Multiplayer horror has always had a foothold amongst the subgenres' finest, but after Phasmo's release five years ago, the scene has totally exploded with more horror games, both intense single-player experiences and wacky multiplayer romps...
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