Summary
March 2025 is a surprisingly exciting month for fans of classic-stylesurvival-horror games, with three notable new releases to watch out for. Survival-horror games come in a variety of flavors. Some survival-horror games are more action-oriented, while others adhere to the tried-and-true formula established by the likes ofResident EvilandSilent Hill, where there’s a big focus on puzzle solving, exploration, and managing limited resources.
Fans may expect mostnew horror gamesto drop in October to take advantage of the spooky season, but in reality, new horror games launch throughout the year. Still, some months are busier than others when it comes to new horror game releases, and as it turns out, March 2025 is proving to be especially busy for those that prefer classic-style horror games.
Even withKilling Floor 3’s release date pushed back, March 2025 is still an exciting time for horror game fans.Sorry We’re Closedconsole versions have launched for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, andDollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirrorwill release on March 28 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. A few days later on March 31,Post Traumawill debut on the same platforms asDollhouse, closing out a surprisingly busy month for the survival-horror genre.
New Horror Games for March 2025
Horror game fans are free to check outSorry We’re Closed’s console versions right now.Sorry We’re Closedfeatures a mix of fixed-camera angleslike old-schoolResident EvilandSilent Hill, a psychedelic art style, and first-person shooter combat. It has earned “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews from Steam users and has an 81 overall rating from critics.Sorry We’re Closedwas one of the best new horror games of 2024, and now console gamers can finally see what all the fuss is about.
Sorry We’re Closedcan help tide survival-horror fans over while they wait for the two new releases coming at the end of March.Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirroris a first-person survival-horror game where players have to fight creepy doll monsters, contend with inventory management, and solve puzzles.Post Trauma, meanwhile, is about a train conductor who finds himself in atwisted place not unlikeSilent Hill’s Otherworld. It features puzzle-solving, monsters to fight or flee from, and fixed camera angles - all perfect ingredients for making a classic-style survival-horror game.
Sorry We’re Closed’s reputation speaks for itself, but the jury is still out onDollhouse: Behind the Broken MirrorandPost Trauma. Survival-horror fans will find out by the end of the month if these other classic-style horror games live up to expectations or not.
