The Basement: Where Horror Comes to Play
The game room of Haunted House FearFest®. Descend into independent horror, where every choice, dark corridor, and unfamiliar sound puts you inside the fear. Explore this year’s demos and full game nominees—if you dare.
THE BASEMENT IS OPEN
OCTOBER 5–31, 2026
THE BASEMENT OPENS OCTOBER 5 ON STEAM
October 5–31, 2026
Explore the official 2026 horror game showcase. Discover full releases, play horror demos, wishlist your favorites, and support indie developers from around the world.
THE BASEMENT AWARDS
The 2026 horror game award winners will be announced during a virtual celebration on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. Additional details and viewing information will be shared closer to the date.
Follow Haunted House FearFest on our social channels for updates.
Follow the Fear®.
Looks Creepy Cool Showcase
A first taste of the fear. Discover this year’s demo lineup.
Full Game Nominees
Meet the full-release horror games in this year’s festival.
More from the Basement this October
The 2026 horror game award winners will be announced during a virtual celebration on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. Additional details and viewing information will be shared closer to the date.
Follow Haunted House FearFest on our social channels for updates.
Follow the Fear®.
