Post Trauma Could Be the Sleeper Hit of Spooky Season

Post Trauma Could Be the Sleeper Hit of Spooky Season

As a seasoned horror game aficionado with over two decades of chills under my belt, October 2024 is shaping up to be a spooktacular month! With the remakes of classics like Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2, the long-awaited Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, and A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, it’s safe to say that horror fans are in for a treat. But let me tell you, dear reader, the real sleeper hit of Halloween 2024 might just be Red Souls Games’ Post Trauma.


As a horror game enthusiast, I always eagerly anticipate the influx of chilling titles that grace the gaming scene around Halloween. For quite some time now, it’s become customary to witness at least a couple of significant horror games drop in October, just before Halloween, and these big releases are usually joined by a few Indie horror debuts. This year, one of the Indie Halloween releases that caught my eye is Post Trauma from Red Souls Games.

Reminiscent of the classic survival horror games such as Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark from the past, Post Trauma has been eagerly anticipated by many horror gaming enthusiasts ever since its unveiling at the 2022 Game Awards. Despite missing its initial release window in Spring 2024, Post Trauma is now ready to launch this October, making it a strong contender for the hidden gem of Halloween 2023.

October Is A Packed Month for Horror Fans

  • Until Dawn Remake – October 4
  • Silent Hill 2 Remake – October 8
  • Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred – October 8
  • A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead – October 17

Typically, October is a bustling month for horror video games, and that trend holds true in October 2024. This year, it’s set to be exceptionally busy with two significant horror game remakes gracing us: “Until Dawn,” developed by Ballistic Moon, and “Silent Hill 2” from Bloober Team. The original versions of these upcoming horror remakes are highly acclaimed as some of the best horror games ever made. With fingers crossed, these remakes could make a big splash in October 2024.

On the same day as the release of the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 will also debut on consoles and PC. While Diablo 4 isn’t strictly a horror game, it does contain graphic violence and mature themes, and the Vessel of Hatred expansion is amplifying these aspects by having players confront the Demon of Hatred, Mephisto.

October 17th will see the continuation of this month’s horror trend with the release of “A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead.” This film, part of the same titled franchise, follows a fresh narrative centering around a woman suffering from asthma as she navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape in search of her family. In this world, terrifying alien creatures track their prey using sound.

Post Trauma Could Be The Sleeper Hit of Halloween 2024

Post Trauma Could Be Hauntingly Good

On October 29, 2024, the game Post Trauma is scheduled to debut, promising an exhilarating Halloween experience reminiscent of classic horror games such as the original 1996 Resident Evil. As a tribute to groundbreaking titles in the genre, Post Trauma is a third-person survival horror game that employs fixed camera angles and prioritizes methodical exploration, meticulous tension development, and intricate puzzle-solving.

Although the gameplay in “Post Trauma” harks back to classic horror titles from past decades, its visuals and overall presentation are decidedly contemporary. The game is developed using Unreal Engine 5, lending it a dark and gritty aesthetic. “Post Trauma” boasts a complete voice cast and an original score by composer Myuu, much like recent throwback horror games such as “Crow Country”. Horror enthusiasts who enjoy modern tributes to the genre should definitely watch for “Post Trauma”.

Post Trauma’s Release Date Puts It In Prime Position for Spooky Season

Despite the fact that its engaging gameplay and captivating presentation are likely to be key factors in its success, the release date of Post Trauma has positioned it well for a triumphant debut this upcoming haunting season. As outlined earlier, early-mid October is shaping up to be a bustling period for horror game launches this year; however, there’s a bit of a lull towards the end of the month. Post Trauma is taking advantage of this gap, planning its launch on October 29. This places it after heavyweights like Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2, but just before Halloween itself.

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2024-09-02 19:23