Multiple Intriguing Horror Games Are Releasing On Xbox This Week

A diverse lineup of horror and psychological thriller titles is launching on Xbox platforms this week. Among the scheduled titles are Halloween: The Game, BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, and The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline.

Halloween: The Game launches properly following its early access period last week. Current reviews for the title stand as "Mostly Positive" on Steam alongside a 72 score on Metacritic. The standard edition of the asymmetrical horror sandbox is priced at £33.49 / $39.99 and goes live for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The setting places players on Halloween night in 1978 in the suburban town of Haddonfield, allowing them to play as Michael Myers or as a Hero of Haddonfield trying to save neighbors.

Also arriving on September 10th for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Play Anywhere is BrokenLore: DON'T LIE. This Japanese psychological horror game explores themes of trauma, isolation, and a fractured reality, following the life of Junko, a hikikomori whose world unravels as the past resurfaces. The title is a spin-off of BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, which is already available on Xbox. While entries in the series have received mostly positive overall reception, some commentators have pointed out that individual entries can feel light on actual gameplay and feature running times of around an hour each.

Additionally, The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline is slated for release on September 10th for Xbox Series X|S. Described as a psychological thriller featuring horror-like elements such as jump scares, the game casts players as Gabriele Alighieri, a man crushed by a legacy. Previews for the title have shared mixed impressions ahead of its final release. Players interested in checking it out early can access a free demo currently available on the Xbox Store.