Forget about cozy retail sims; Order 13 is a job you won’t want to stay overtime for. This new Xbox title masterfully blends order fulfillment with psychological horror, throwing you headfirst into a shadowy warehouse where your only companions are an increasingly oppressive darkness and your beloved cat. It’s an unsettling, gripping experience that will make you rethink your next online purchase.
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The survival horror genre has seen a massive resurgence lately, but few titles take a swing at a premise as heavy as Mortanis: Prisoners. Recently released on Xbox Series X|S, this indie title from developer Honor Games and publisher Axyos Games blends the grounded horrors of a WWII concentration camp with a supernatural descent into purgatory.
But does this grim shooter-horror hybrid deliver a meaningful experience, or is it a nightmare for the wrong reasons? Here is our full review.
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In an era of 100-hour open-world epics, there is something deeply refreshing about an Xbox game that respects your time while aiming straight for your heart. Next of Kin: Fidelity, the latest release from Spelkväll Games, is exactly that—a short, emotionally charged narrative experience that proves you don’t need 4K textures to tell a world-class story.
If you’re a fan of psychological mysteries or games that lean heavily into “vibes” and storytelling, here is why this pixel-art gem should be on your radar.
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For as long as I can remember, the foggy, dilapidated streets of Silent Hill have occupied a significant corner of my mind. I am a lifelong fan of the franchise; I’ve survived the pixelated horrors of the PlayStation original and dove deep into the psychological abyss of Silent Hill 2. Those two games, in particular, hold a truly special place in my heart, setting the gold standard for what atmospheric horror can achieve.
Lately, I’ve been reliving that nightmare in the best possible way, spending my evenings glued to the Silent Hill 2 remake on Xbox. It is a spectacular return to form, and my expectations for the franchise have never been higher. When I sat down to watch the latest cinematic offering, Return to Silent Hill, I was cautiously optimistic. Could a new movie live up to the legacy?
I am thrilled to say that it did.
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If you’ve spent any time browsing the “New Games” section of the Xbox Store recently, you’ve likely scrolled past a title that stops you in your tracks: Ebola Village. Developed by the aptly named Indie Games Studio, this title is the fourth entry in a series that has slowly built a reputation for being the “Resident Evil at home” of the indie horror scene.
But is it a hidden gem for survival horror purists, or just another case of “indie jank”? I spent a few hours in the titular village to find out.
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There is something inherently more terrifying about a horror game when the opening credits roll and the words “Based on True Events” flash across the screen. Apartment No. 129, now available on Xbox, leans heavily into this dread, bringing to life one of Turkey’s most notorious urban legends.
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Welcome to The Cabin Factory, where your first day on the job might just be your last. You’ve just been hired as a Cabin Inspector—congratulations! But don’t get too comfortable. Your task is deceptively simple: step inside each cabin, explore every corner, and decide whether it’s safe… or haunted.
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