August is stacked with horror, whether you want big Lovecraftian ambitions or stranger, smaller ideas. We pulled five upcoming games across PC and consoles that are worth a spot on your wishlist. Here is what each one is bringing and why now is the time to pay attention.
1. The Sinking City 2 (Aug 18, 2026)
Frogwares returns to Lovecraft with the most anticipated pick on this list, and its IGDB hype backs that up. Built on Unreal Engine 5, this survival horror sends you back into the flooded city of Arkham to fight eldritch monsters. The first game earned a cult following, so a proper sequel with modern tech is a real draw. It lands August 18 on PC, PS5, and Xbox, giving you a clear date to circle. If you like your horror atmospheric and story-driven, this is the headliner to track.
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2. Twisted Tower (Aug 18, 2026)
Atmos Games pitches Twisted Tower as Bioshock meets Willy Wonka, which is a hook you do not hear often. You climb a deadly game-show tower where every floor offers branching paths, horrifying enemies to fight through, and clues about your character's dark past. The framing device, winning the heart of the one you love, adds a strange romantic edge to the carnage. It is PC only and out August 18. Worth tracking if you want horror with a distinct art-driven identity rather than another haunted corridor.
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3. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (Aug 25, 2026)
Cold Iron Studios follows up its co-op shooter with more Xenomorphs swarming in overwhelming numbers, where every room could be your last. If you played the first Fireteam Elite, you know the appeal: squad-based survival against relentless waves of aliens. This is the horror pick for people who prefer firepower and friends over lonely dread. It arrives August 25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Track it now if you want a group to lock in before launch, because this kind of game lives or dies on coordinated play.
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4. Greedy Greedy Gnomes (Aug 12, 2026)
The odd one out, and that is exactly why it is fun to watch. Nautlander Studio calls it a short incremental game set in a sleepy RPG town, where you smash pots, recruit gnomes, raid mines, and optimize upgrades until you are filthy stinking rich. It is tagged horror and RPG, so expect the cozy loop to hide a darker streak. Out August 12 on PC and Steam, it is a low-commitment palate cleanser between heavier releases. Wishlist it if you like numbers going up with a strange edge.
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5. Tic-Tac: Twelve O’Clock (Aug 19, 2026)
ARMAG delivers the surveillance-horror pick, and it is the widest release here across PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox. You monitor corridors and rooms through security cameras to counter vengeful ghosts, keeping the lights on, the generator charged, and the fuses replaced while trying not to get caught. If the tense resource-juggling of camera-based horror appeals to you, this scratches that itch on nearly every platform. It launches August 19. Track it now to see whether the strategy and simulator elements give the formula a fresh twist.
