Fear Friday is back with a new roundup of indie horror games for October 2025. Sometimes horror isn’t about haunted mansions or ancient curses — it’s about the small, familiar moments that twist just a little too far. This week’s lineup turns everyday jobs into existential nightmares: delivering pizzas, running a convenience store, and even saving a princess. … Read more
House of the Vigil is a short, atmospheric isometric horror game by indie developer Zapster. It blends the eerie charm of GBA and PS1-era visuals with a modern narrative mystery. You play as Anna Turner, a babysitter whose quiet night spirals into horror when the child she’s watching goes missing. Trapped in an unfamiliar home, Anna must uncover the truth before time … Read more
It’s been a busy week for us—between polishing the No One Leaves the Field demo, prepping for Steam Scream Fest, and publishing new Next Fest coverage on IndieSagas. The field is almost ready for players to explore, and we’re excited to share what’s coming next for No One Leaves the Field. 🛠️ Final No One … Read more
The Scarlet Harvest & Deadcam – Two Horrors, One Terrifying Weekend This Fear Friday: Next Fest Edition delivers double the dread.Two standout horror demos — The Scarlet Harvest and Deadcam — bring 90s slashers, found-footage terror, and unrelenting tension to this year’s Steam Next Fest. 🌾 The Scarlet Harvest Developer: @TonyDevGameRelease Date: October 24, 2025Demo: Available Now (Steam Next Fest) You’re heading to a Halloween party at a … Read more
Fragments of Dread – False Haven is a free-to-play psychological horror game developed by Domnaier. In this first episode of the Fragments of Dread anthology, you play as Luca, a young boy staying with his grandmother for the night. What begins as a quiet visit quickly spirals into a surreal nightmare after a disturbing phone call — forcing you to question what’s … Read more
This week focused on refinement and readiness for No One Leaves the Field. The latest No One Leaves the Field demo now includes full controller support and smoother gameplay across devices. We added full controller support, making the demo smoother for players who prefer gamepads. Setting it up meant rebalancing look sensitivity between mouse and controller, testing aim acceleration, and … Read more
Cozy horror games that turn calm nights into quiet nightmares. Cozy horror games are the art of being scared just enough. They capture the quiet dread that lives between routine and ruin — the feeling that something is off in the familiar world around you. Instead of relying on blood and chaos, cozy horror thrives on mood, loneliness, and the ordinary. It’s … Read more
The No One Leaves the Field demo is now live — and the cursed wheat field is finally open to explore. This week marks a huge milestone for No One Leaves the Field: the first public demo is now playable on Itch.io. After months of haunting details and scattered rituals, the experience has finally come … Read more
It’s the first week of October — the start of spooky season, and the perfect time to dive into some budget indie horror games. Fear Friday is back, and we’re kicking things off with five short indie horror gems that will get your heart racing without draining your wallet. From cult classics to fresh frights, these … Read more
Every Friday we spotlight indie horror that creeps beneath the skin. This week, we’re frozen in place, staring into the dark, unable to scream or run. Welcome to Silent Still 2 — a game that turns sleep paralysis into something far worse. ✝️ Main Feature: Silent Still 2 By Solitary Studios This week’s Fear Friday spotlight is Silent Still 2, … Read more