Developer ghostcase has announced Dread Neighbor, a new first-person psychological horror game, centered on the theme of "the horror of being watched."
The game's Steam Page is now live, and can be added to your wishlist today—a release date has yet to be announced.
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Dread Neighbor places players in a remote yet cheap apartment. As a young woman trying to save money, you rent a room in a building filled with strange tension and urban unease. Your daily routine—taking out the trash, feeding your cat, commuting to work—seems ordinary, but something sinister quietly seeps into your life.
You begin to feel it. Eyes watching you. Always. Whether through the crack of the wardrobe, the darkness beneath the bed, or the hole in the wall where something unseen lurks—this persistent gaze slowly warps your reality.
Through a first-person perspective, players experience this suffocating psychological pressure firsthand. As the environment twists and distorts, you inch closer to uncovering a horrifying truth while struggling against constantly escalating fear.
A New Evolution of Psychological Horror: Upgraded Visuals & Cinematic Tension
Compared with Dread Flats, Dread Neighbor delivers major improvements in visual fidelity, dramatic presentation, and narrative immersion. With Dajishi once again joining as core concept designer, the game brings an even richer interpretation of modern Chinese-style horror.
Using refined 3D rendering, the game’s environments—its detailed rooms, shifting lighting, and subtle shadows—create a hyper-realistic sense of dread in every moment. Whether exploring unknown rooms or feeling the oppressive gaze of something hidden, you are plunged into a nightmare with no escape.
In terms of presentation, the game incorporates PT-style progressive horror loops, allowing scenes and events to shift based on the player’s actions. Every instance of “being watched” becomes more chilling than the last—liquid dripping from the ceiling, eyes glinting through cracks in the wall, and increasingly strange phenomena constantly push your psychological limits.
From Ordinary to Uncanny: Horror Born from Everyday Life
More than a simple horror game, Dread Neighbor pulls players into a world that appears mundane but hides layers of danger and unease. A missing neighbor, strange eyes lurking in wall gaps, red liquid seeping from above, traces of what may be a murder scene… Every horror stems from small distortions within everyday life.
The game strikes a powerful balance between watchfulness and fear. Players must confront a familiar home that becomes increasingly alien, uncover the secrets buried behind its walls, and ultimately reveal a terrifying truth.
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