This October, PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat with a lineup that emphasizes horror and nostalgia. The highlight of the month is undoubtedly the remake of the classic survival horror game, Silent Hill 2, which is set to captivate both new players and long-time fans. Joining this iconic title are other thrilling additions like the 2024 remake of Until Dawn and the spooky Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1, perfect for the Halloween season.

The upcoming horror puzzle game oneway.exe, set to launch on October 7 for PC and Mac, promises to immerse players in a chilling narrative that intertwines digital realms with real-life horrors. Developed by Disordered Media, this first-person single-player experience invites players to explore the unsettling environment of an unfinished game, where the tragic stories of its creators manifest as haunting characters and eerie settings. In oneway.exe, players will navigate a virtual operating system, interacting with applications and files in a way that mirrors real-life computing.

Blumhouse Productions is set to take the horror gaming world by storm with its upcoming film adaptation of the viral video game “Phasmophobia.” This collaboration with Atomic Monster and Kinetic Games marks a significant milestone in the intersection of gaming and cinema, especially as the game has captivated millions with its unique ghost-hunting gameplay. As the film industry increasingly looks to video games for inspiration, this project could redefine how horror stories are told on screen.