Creepshow horror game launches on PC in August 2026

A video game adaptation of the Shudder and AMC horror anthology series "Creepshow" is set to launch on PC via Steam in August 2026, publisher DreadXP and developer PHL Games announced this week. This marks the first time the episodic horror franchise will be available as an interactive experience.

The game, developed in partnership with AMC Global Media, will mirror the series' signature anthology format, presenting players with multiple standalone horror stories. These self-contained tales are designed to deliver dramatic gameplay, shocking surprises, and a blend of psychological horror and dark humor. The game's visual style is inspired by comic books, aiming to capture the authentic spirit of the franchise.

A central narrative follows a character named Danny and his friends. Their search for answers about Danny's father's disappearance takes a sinister turn, leading them to uncover dark secrets and encounter a mysterious figure known as The Reader, a fortune-teller with a penchant for treacherous tales. One source describes the inciting incident as a bad day at a mall that spirals into something much darker.

Patrick Ewald, Founder and CEO of DreadXP, said publishing the...