5 Upcoming Horror Video Games You Need to Play This Fall Fall and horror games are a perfect combination, and 2026 is shaping up to deliver an especially strong spooky season for gamers . From Michael Myers stalking Haddonfield to Pinhead finally starring in a full-fledged Hellraiser video game, September and October are packed with recognizable horror franchises and some intriguing new ideas. Here are five upcoming horror games worth putting on your radar this fall. 1. Halloween: The Game Release Date: September 8, 2026 Developer: IllFonic Publishers: IllFonic Publishing / Gun Interactive Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Michael Myers is coming home. Halloween: The Game takes John Carpenter's legendary 1978 slasher and turns Haddonfield into an interactive horror sandbox. Players can take control of Michael Myers himself or attempt to survive as the residents trying to stop him . The main multiplayer experience features 1-vs-4 asymmetrical matches , putting Mi...