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The Art and Power of Horror Game Design
CategoriesFolklore Hauntology Horror Game Design Uncategorised

The Art and Power of Horror Game Design

Posted on23 July 202523 July 2025

Horror game design, I shouldn’t need to tell you, is a craft that takes our everyday reality and transforms it … Continue ReadingThe Art and Power of Horror Game Design

Drawn Into Dread: Technical Drawing Techniques That Sharpen Horror Game Level Design
CategoriesDesign Horror Game Design Horror Game Science

Drawn Into Dread: Technical Drawing Techniques That Sharpen Horror Game Level Design

Posted on2 June 20252 June 2025

Monsters are great right.  I mean, I love a good monster as much as the next guy but even the … Continue ReadingDrawn Into Dread: Technical Drawing Techniques That Sharpen Horror Game Level Design

Creating a Simple Horror Scene in Unreal Engine: A Step-by-Step Guide
CategoriesHorror Game Design

Creating a Simple Horror Scene in Unreal Engine: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on25 October 202422 January 2025

When designing a horror game, the atmosphere is everything. A single room, a flickering light, and a strategically placed shadow … Continue ReadingCreating a Simple Horror Scene in Unreal Engine: A Step-by-Step Guide

Top 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know
CategoriesDesign

Top 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know

Posted on18 October 202422 January 2025

In the world of horror games, mechanics are the building blocks that create tension, fear, and a sense of unease … Continue ReadingTop 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know

Horror Game Science
CategoriesHorror Game Science

Horror Game Science

Posted on27 September 202422 January 2025

Even though we have only been talking about the genre on this blog for 3 weeks now, I think we … Continue ReadingHorror Game Science

The Haunting Evolution of Horror Games
CategoriesHorror Game History

The Haunting Evolution of Horror Games

Posted on20 September 202422 January 2025

Horror games have long grabbed the attention of  players with the mix of fear and fascination that they generate, in … Continue ReadingThe Haunting Evolution of Horror Games

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