The Best Horror Game Of 2010 Returns Later This Year

Published Jul 30, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Kyle Gratton is an editor and writer based out of Kansas City. He received a bachelor's degree, dual majoring in English and History with a minor in Film and Media Studies, and has been a senior staff writer and reviewer for Screen Rant's Gaming section since 2021, with roles in editorial, and various freelance projects. A terminal Midwesterner who graduated from the University of Kansas, Kyle also has knowledge and interest in literature, film, film adaptions of literature, and history. Find Kyle on Bluesky: kwg.bsky.social and Letterboxd: KyleG5 16 years later, the best horror game of 2010 may be making a comeback. Frictional Games' Amnesia series has become a staple of the survival horror genre, with its most recent entry, 2023's Amnesia: The Bunker, attempting to revitalize its now influential formula. But it arguably hasn't topped its original outing in 2010, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and now a new version of the modern classic appears to be on the horizon. A Frictional Games financial report appears to reveal plans to re-release Amnesia: The Dark Descent this year, as discovered by Reddit user CarlZzZoneNnn. "We also plan to release a new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent in late 2026," the relevant bit reads, machine translated from Swedish. At the time of writing, a new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent has not been publicly announced. Frictional Games is currently known to be working on its next original title, Ontos, which was revealed at The Game Awards 2025, and is a spiritual successor to Soma, the studio's 2015 psychological horror hit. Ontos is currently on track to release in "early 2027" according to the report, with a third, untitled project currently in pre-production. "A new version" of The Dark Descent implies a remaster or remake, but it's unclear which route is being taken. Amnesia's debut has a significant legacy, making it a fitting candidate to be remastered or remade. It helped popularize the hide-and-seek horror subgenre, where players are often defenseless against a stalker, and can only run or hide to survive (Alien: Isolation is now the go-to example). The Dark Descent's massive popularity in 2010 was also helped along thanks to the game becoming a viral hit in various early Let's Play series on YouTube. Its novel gameplay (at the time) was notable for extracting genuine reactions of fear, which made it exciting entertainment for viewers as well as players. There's a lot of potential in Amnesia: The Dark Descent getting a touch-up, whether a remaster or remake. Its visuals are definitely dated by today's standards, and more sophisticated light rendering could really benefit the game's already exceptionally unnerving atmosphere. Light and the lack thereof is a major mechanic in The Dark Descent, making it a great candidate for ray tracing to be implemented, something only possible with mods at the moment. All that said, this supposed new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent has yet to surface. Whether it actually releases in 2026 (or, more cynically, ever) remains to be seen. The first Amnesia game is a modern classic, and could definitely benefit from an updated version. We'll just have to patiently wait for word from Frictional Games. Systems Released September 8, 2010 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Frictional Games Publisher(s) Frictional Games Engine HPL Engine, HPL 2 Engine Franchise Amnesia