5 Biggest Horror Games Releasing in April 2026

Another month in a year which is simultaneously dragging and flying by, and we’re here to start it off with some spooks with the biggest horror games releasing in April 2026. This month there’s unnerving footage to be found in Incantation and Captured 2, occult happenings in The Occultist, and Lovecraftian horrors await in Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss.

For those after more shooter carnage rather than psychological torment, there is fast paced gore in Akuma’s Bloodrain and more cosmic abominations with April’s bonus entry, Saros. 

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1. Akuma’s Bloodrain

Akuma’s Bloodrain will be available for PC on April 6th, with a demo available now on Steam.

Inspired by classic FPS titles DOOM and Shadow Warrior, Akuma’s Bloodrain is set to deliver more fast-paced gorey action in a retro aesthetic. Play as Akji, the only ninja with the powers needed to take on the hordes of Akumas which are threatening his village. Unleash unlimited ammo and tear through each level trying to beat your high score, with the ability to tactically protract your iron claws to strike when the time is right and earn more points. 

2. The Occultist

The Occultist will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S from April 8th.

The Occultist sees you arrive on the abandoned Godstone Island as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to the place of his father’s upbringing to see whether he can find some answers to his disappearance. Equipped with his pendulum, Alan is able to use his very particular set of skills to interact with lingering spirits on the island. 

The powers of the magic necklace don’t stop there however, as you can utilise its mechanics to interact with the environment, aiding you in the solving of puzzles and cult-related mysteries as you sneak around the island. The Occultist has a demo available now on Steam. 

3. Incantation

Incantation releases on April 8th for  PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, and is already available on PC.

An adaptation of the found-footage movie of the same name, Incantation arrives on consoles this April, having been available on PC since late 2024. A mother’s search for her daughter leads her to Chen Village, home to an unknown force which causes psychological turmoil. Although not an exact replica of the film, Incantation allows you to explore the village, uncovering more about the inhabitants of the village while avoiding detection. Incantation has a demo on available now on Xbox.

4. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss 

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss will be available from April 16th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is set in the not-so-distant future of 2053, where a series of supernatural events have left the world filled with fear and uncertainty. Discontent with the already dire state of things, humans turn to exploiting the deep sea for more resources, and in doing so, unknowingly triggering more Lovecraftian horrors. 

In Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss you take on the role of Noah, accompanied by his AI companion as he explores the ancient underwater ruins of R’yleh. Noah is tasked with uncovering the fate of a group of missing miners, using the tech at your disposal you can analyse the relics you discover, collecting more information and opening up more options for you to decide how to solve the case.  

5. Captured 2

Captured 2 will be available on Steam from April 22nd, with a demo available on Steam.

Another entry in an increasingly popular subgenre in the world of horror, Captured 2 is an anomaly spotting game, delivered in a VHS style inspired by horror movies like Skinamarink and elements of 2000’s supernatural horror. When Emily goes missing, she finds herself lost in her own home; trapped in the procedurally generated corridors of her apartment building, haunted by childhood toys and memories.

With only your camera and torch in hand, you must spot the differences in an attempt to escape the nightmare with memories intact. Captured 2 has a demo available on Steam, as well as Captured now being available on consoles as of September last year.

6. Saros

Saros will be available from April 30th for PS5.

A cheeky bonus entry on the technicality of it having cosmic horrors, Housemarque return with what looks to be a spiritual successor to Returnal, albeit perhaps slightly more forgiving. A sci-fi shooter roguelike, Saros has you play as Arjun as he traverses the treacherous biomes found on an alien planet, each mission changing the landscapes of Carcosa. 

The visuals undeniably share DNA with Returnal, featuring the same rhythmic, luminous gameplay but with new mechanics, weapons and enemies. In between runs you can return to the base, dubbed the Passage, to track your progress and interact with the trusty crew – who, as paranoia caused by the eclipse deepens, may not be so trustworthy.