A long-awaited video game adaptation of the horror anthology series Creepshow is finally coming this summer. According to Engadget, the point-and-click adventure game will be released on Steam in August 2026. The Steam page went live recently, revealing the release window and new details about the game's story and tone.
The Game's Premise
In Creepshow the game, players "follow Danny and his friends as a bad day at the mall spirals into something much darker," according to the description from developer PHL Collective. Their search for the truth behind Danny's father leads them to The Reader, a mysterious fortune-teller with a taste for treacherous tales. The narrative blends horror with touches of humor, staying true to the tone of the original anthology films from the 1980s.
Developer and Publisher
The game is developed by PHL Collective and published by DreadXP, the publisher known for The Mortuary Assistant. The developer described Creepshow as a point-and-click adventure that has "gone all kinds of wrong."
Visuals and Tone
The game promises "pulp-inspired visuals, dark humor, comic-book environments, horror mini-games, and endings you won't see coming." This matches the style of the original Creepshow films, which have always blended horror with a dash of humor. The description indicates the video game will stick to that tone.
Release Details
As of the article's publication, no console versions have been announced. The game currently appears to be a PC-only release via Steam, with a release window of August 2026. The Steam page is now live, allowing players to wishlist the game ahead of launch.
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