FTS: Lovecraftian Horror Sim "Static Dread: The Lighthouse" Out Now (PC)

 

LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR SIM STATIC DREAD: THE LIGHTHOUSE OUT NOW ON STEAM

Guide helpless ships through the all-consuming abyss - or be lost to the encroaching darkness!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Aug. 6, 2025 – Indie game publisher Polden and developer solarsuit.games is thrilled to launch Static Dread: The Lighthouse on Steam today! This dark horror sim inspired by both Papers, Please and the unknowable terrors of H.P. Lovecraft combines lighthouse-keeping gameplay with survival horror elements and atmosphere, plus multiple endings to discover. Watch today’s new cinematic launch trailer to prepare yourself for your time at the lighthouse!

Static Dread: The Lighthouse combines ancient Eldritch horrors with the eagle-eyed observation of Papers, Please. As a lone lighthouse keeper, it’s up to you to maintain the beacon of an ancient lighthouse after calamity has befallen the world. But beware…mariners report encounters with creatures beyond the reach of science, and ships have been drifting back from distant waters completely empty, their crews vanished without a trace…

As your duties grow more perilous with each night, the fate of the nearby town and passing vessels are in your hands. Meet a variety of strange characters and make difficult choices that will determine their fortune. Survive Lovecraftian terrors, use your radio to guide the ships entrusted to you through the abyss, and don’t let the shadows consume you.

Static Dread: The Lighthouse is available on Steam today for $9.74 with a 25% discount until August 20 (Standard price $12.99).

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Sedap! A Culinary Adventure – A Deliciously Fun Family Friendly Co-op Game!

If your family loves Animal Crossing, enjoys wholesome co-op experiences, and dreams of a culinary adventure, then Sedap! A Culinary Adventure is the perfect game to dive into. This family-friendly, action-packed title blends cooking, exploration, and teamwork into an unforgettable experience for parents and kids alike.

The Ultimate Cooking-Co-Op Experience

In Sedap!, players take on the roles of Som, the Cooker, and Gon, the Hunter, working together to prepare meals while exploring Khaya Island for fresh ingredients. Unlike traditional cooking games, Sedap! mixes combat into the fun—because not all ingredients are easy to come by! Your little gamer will chop, mix, and sizzle, all while facing challenges and mini-battles to collect what they need for each meal.

This makes it perfect for teamwork, where parents and kids can collaborate, strategize, and laugh together through exciting cooking quests.

A Feast for the Senses – Surround Sound Recommended... by Blu!

We highly recommend playing Sedap! with surround sound, as the game's soundtrack and effects are phenomenal!

• The sizzling of food in the pan

• The cheerful island ambiance

• The clinking of knives and chopping boards

• The triumphant victory music when meals are complete

All these details make it a fully immersive experience, turning your living room into a lively, virtual adventure kitchen!

Why Kids (and Parents) Will Love Sedap!

✅ Easy-to-learn gameplay – Perfect for ages 6 and Up! 

✅ Wholesome and cooperative fun – Encourages teamwork and creativity.

✅ Exciting island exploration – Just like Animal Crossing, but with an adventurous twist!

✅ Cooking + Action – A unique blend of two fun game styles.

✅ Incredible music and sound design – Surround sound makes it even better!

Chop, Stir, Cook—And Save the Island!

So, get those knives and cutting boards ready, and jump into this flavorful adventure with your little gamer! Whether you’re battling for ingredients, whipping up new dishes, or just exploring the vibrant world of Khaya Island, this is one game where family fun is always on the menu.

Are you ready to cook up some fun? 🍳🎮

It’s awesome to see a game like Sedap! A Culinary Adventure shining a spotlight on Southeast Asian culture! This region is rich in culinary traditions, and Sedap! brings that to life with authentic recipes from countries like the Philippines (woohoo!), Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, and more.

The word "Sedap" means "delicious" in Malay and Indonesian, making it the perfect name for a game centered around cooking and adventure! 🍽️🔥

Players can discover over 40 Southeast Asian recipes in the game, including Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Rendang (spiced meat stew), Laksa (spicy noodle soup), and more. These dishes are true to their origins, giving players a taste of real-world flavors while they cook and battle their way through the game.

As for Khaya Island, it’s a fictional location created for the game’s story. But its lush environments and diverse biomes are inspired by real Southeast Asian landscapes, making it feel authentic, immersive, and cute!

It’s fantastic to see a game celebrating Southeast Asian cuisine and culture in such a fun and engaging way!

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Starnaut: The Quirky Rogue-like Space Adventure - New Updates

Starnaut, the unique rogue-like indie game, is still in early access, but the updates are coming in steadily. The latest update was released less than a month ago, showcasing the team’s dedication to continuous development and improvement.

In this article, we’re presenting recent gameplay from September 2024 along with gameplay from February 2024 to showcase the game’s dev progress. The latest update addressed several bugs, and the development team is actively seeking feedback from supporters for potential new features as well. I've always respected that to the degree that solid updates and useful features are implmented. One notable addition is the beginning stage animation when your choice mask appears on your character, in addition to “Lost Data Copiasu".

Instead of just talking about the game, let’s dive into the latest gameplay since the update:

While the final release is still uncertain, Starnaut offers plenty of fun and replay value for just $7.99. If you like what you see, consider adding it to your collection. There’s also a prequel titled “Starnaut - Prologue Copiasu” available for $1.99. Personally, I believe this should be a reward for early supporters, but I digress. Other things I've noticed is the appearance of the... "Wonderful" character in the stage, who gets uncovered when you smash up bundles of scrap, the world is more fleshed out and I haven't come across any bugs.

Anyway, let's get into the initial gameplay (from February 2024):

Overall, I’m impressed with what I’ve seen so far, and I can tell there is more structure for sure. The team at Crim Co. has done a fantastic job, and fans of El Shaddai will be happy to know that you get cross over action in Starnaut. I haven’t had the chance to try out the new character yet, but I’m excited to continue exploring this spaced-out fantasy action game. I don't believe the El Shaddai character is the one that's imprisoned, but I will find out when I find him. If anything comes to mind that can improve the experience, I will certainly run it by the team. Now that I think about it, I think this would be a great experience on Switch!

Shoot for the stars and game on! (Takes off on a used rocket held together by indestructible duct tape.)

 + Sophi 

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FTS: Supermassive Games Announces "Directive 8020" (PC, PS5, XSX)

 

Supermassive Games Announces All-New Sci-Fi Survival Horror Adventure Directive 8020

In space, death takes many forms

GUILDFORD, England – Aug. 20, 2024 – Supermassive Games has today announced an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure, Directive 8020, a new Dark Pictures game for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

It's about to get spooky up in here! I was asked if I would be able to survive a real life situation like this. In short, hell no! I wouldn't make it past getting the space suit on. -  Luis 

From the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry comes an immersive cinematic horror experience. Directive 8020 blends intense survival gameplay with a branching narrative storyline featuring Hollywood actor Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young.'

In a dramatic step forward for the series, the game features persistent real-time threats, all-new stealth gameplay mechanics, and enhanced interactive cinematics powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Directive 8020

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.

Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.

In space, death takes many forms.

Features

• Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror: Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.
• Real-Time Alien Threats: Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth. 
• Trust No One: Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey. Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever!

About Lashana Lynch

Directive 8020 will feature actress Lashana Lynch as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young’ in an intense cinematic sci-fi horror narrative. She will next be seen starring and the co-EP of the series The Day of the Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Previous projects include The Woman King, Bob Marley: One Love, Matilda the Musical and appearances in the MCU's The Marvels, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel. Most notably, Lashana played the first black and female 007 agent 'Nomi' in the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.

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FTS: “Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden” Launches Nov. 7 (PC, PS5, XSX)

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Releases November 7 – Preview the Action RPG’s Dark & Intense Narrative in a Captivating New Trailer!

PARIS – July 13, 2023 – Today Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are thrilled to announce that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will release on Nov. 7, 2023. This poignant narrative action RPG, in which you hunt and battle supernatural horrors to alter a tragic fate, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-orders are now open in physical versions and on Steam, with a superb Collector’s Edition available, as well. Get a glimpse of the heartrending journey ahead with the cinematic release date reveal trailer!

Prepare for impossible choices and dramatic consequences…

Experience a powerful and intimate narrative in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, where you play as Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith. You are lovers and Banishers – ghost hunters who vow to protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters. But when Antea tragically becomes one of the spirits she loathes, you take on a desperate search for a way to liberate her from her new plight.

Enter the lives of New Eden’s communities in a world plagued with supernatural creatures and ancient secrets. Use your wits and combine Antea’s spiritual abilities with Red’s powerful arsenal to defeat and banish the souls that torment the living.

Heavy decisions will lie on your path as you decide the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants – be they living people or wandering souls – dramatically impacting your story and the challenges you’ll face. Will you honor your Banisher oath or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?

Pre-orders and Collector’s Edition

• The Standard Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden can be pre-ordered now on Steam, as well as in physical versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
   
• The Collector’s Edition is also available for pre-order and comes with a separable statuette of Red and Antea, the game’s official artbook, a Steelbook®, two Banishers signet rings, and the game on the platform of your choice (physical copies for consoles, digital copy for PC) with the “Wanderer Set” in-game DLC.

Pre-order your edition while stocks last! Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases November 7 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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