Dark Atlas: Infernum is one of 2025's must-play horror games, blending cosmic and psychological horror for a uniquely narrative-driven experience

Dark Atlas: Infernum is proving itself as one of this year's must-play upcoming horror games, with its terrifyingly immersive first-person gameplay and a rich narrative that's as complex as it is spine-chilling.

Set in Spain in the midst of an occult apocalypse that is taking hold of the world, merging the spirit world with reality, Dark Atlas: Infernum offers a first-person take on the survival horror genre perfect for fans of gems like Alan Wake, Amnesia, and Outlast. With its emphasis on exploration, integration of stealth mechanics, and challenging puzzles to solve, the new hair-raising game doesn't rely on just jump scares or incorporate any combat.

Instead, the award-nominated title blends psychological horror with cosmic horror to create a narrative-driven game unlike any other, supported by its stunningly spooky visuals and captivating audio design. As Natalia Asensio, Grand Master of an ancient esoteric order, players must fight to survive as society collapses and the barrier between reality and the spiritual dimension is blurred in Dark Atlas: Infernum.

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There's not long left until horror fans can experience its disturbing chills and thrills, either, as developer Night Council Studio and publisher Selecta Play have confirmed that Dark Atlas: Infernum is releasing on November 14 – a launch date that's just a little over a month away now. The horror game is coming to Steam, where fans can wishlist it now and play through its free demo until October 20, as well as both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S.

An exciting physical edition is up for preorder, too – perfect for any collectors out there who prefer to have boxed copies of their games. To keep up to date with news on the physical version and the Dark Atlas: Infernum release in general, prospective players can follow Night Council Studio on social media like Instagram and X, or Selecta Play on Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

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