Steam’s New Horror Game Feels Like P.T. and Outlast Through a Bodycam Lens

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When people talk about the scariest horror games ever made, P.T. and Outlast are frequently mentioned. P.T., a demo for a cancelled Silent Hill game by Hideo Kojima, is remarkably frightening with just one enemy and a repeating hallway. Outlast is known for leaving players defenseless except for a camera, forcing them to navigate a terrifying asylum filled with dangerous characters. Its unique visual style is instantly recognizable. The developers of Blackwall [LIVE] on Steam seem to be taking inspiration from both games, using similar camera techniques and creating hallways reminiscent of P.T.’s unsettling design.

While this Steam game clearly takes inspiration from other horror titles, it sets itself apart with its combat system. Instead of being defenseless, the player has access to weapons, but ammunition is scarce, forcing strategic encounters. And despite this added firepower, the game remains terrifying – many of the creatures you face can’t be fought at all, meaning you’ll still need to rely on stealth and evasion, just like in classic horror games.

The Steam page for Blackwall [LIVE] now shows the game is launching on May 27th.

Blackwall [LIVE] Features at a Glance

  • EXPERIENCE a unique bodycam perspective, which impacts exploration and creates fresh opportunities for scares.
  • PLAN out your usage of guns like pistols and shotguns to ensure your survival.
  • INVESTIGATE the mystery of missing people in the area by finding documents, listening to recordings, and taking in environmental storytelling.
  • SOLVE puzzles to open access to new areas.
  • ENCOUNTER unsettling creatures like sprinting zombies and a large, multi-headed monstrosity on spider legs.

This is a terrifying, first-person horror game where your choices have huge consequences. The environment around you—hallways and rooms—constantly changes, and terrifying creatures are hunting you. You’re stuck in a maze that feels alive, and you need to fight to survive and escape, all while recording everything through a live bodycam.

Blackwall [LIVE] Makes You a SWAT Member in the Backrooms

The trailer for Blackwall [LIVE] shows players must rescue a woman lost in a constantly shifting maze, but that’s just the beginning. Beyond this *Backroomsinspired environment, players will journey through a forest and surreal landscapes – including a shaky bridge with doors all around and floating platforms. The game also features creepy creatures, like fast-moving humanoids and a particularly unsettling spider-like monster, as seen in the trailers.

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It’s unknown if you can actually harm this spider, but VylonX Games says not all creatures are vulnerable to the player’s weapons. Similar to the Resident Evil games, players will need to learn which enemies are worth shooting at. The game will also use environmental details, recordings, and documents to tell its story and provide deeper lore for fans. Beyond combat, Blackwall [LIVE] will feature puzzles that break down the walls of the game world, unlocking new areas to discover.

What truly sets Blackwall [LIVE] apart is its camera perspective. Similar to how Outlast‘s night vision enhanced immersion, Blackwall [LIVE] uses a helmet cam throughout the entire game, making it stand out in the horror genre. The game feels like a livestream from the main character’s point of view, which creates interesting storytelling possibilities. The unique camera angle – reminiscent of a spectator cam in games like Marathon – narrows your field of vision and might make aiming difficult at first. Because the entire game is built around this bodycam perspective, every encounter should be challenging but fluid, allowing Blackwall [LIVE] to really shine. While exploring hallways might remind players of P.T., and the constant camera elements on the screen could appeal to Outlast fans, the weapons and enemy designs are enough to establish Blackwall [LIVE] as a unique game on Steam.

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2026-05-17 13:04