Imagine waking up in an underground facility where the machines are broken, the people are missing, and something inhuman is crawling through the dark. That’s the setup for End of Abyss, a top-down sci-fi horror game revealed at Summer Game Fest and set to launch in 2026.
You play as Cel, a young technician sent into a buried complex full of strange tech, flickering lights, and half-dead things waiting in the shadows. The game mixes twin-stick shooting with survival mechanics: think scanning equipment, limited resources, and gear upgrades that let you unlock deeper layers of the map. You’ll explore, backtrack, and try to survive while piecing together what went wrong.
The visuals go for sleek tension instead of muddy gore. Bright beams from your flashlight slice through total darkness, and the creatures that show up look both alien and mechanical—nothing is exactly human anymore, but it’s close enough to feel wrong.
Gameplay looks fast and sharp. You’ve got weapons, yes, but they don’t feel like it’s going to be enough. Enemies swarm, break apart, or sneak up on you when your scanner’s down. From what we’ve seen, this is more about control under pressure than pure firepower.
End of Abyss is coming to PC (via Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. No date beyond “2026” yet, but the trailer already gives off polished vibes. The game’s being backed by Epic Games Publishing, which likely means a decent production budget and more eyes on it than your average horror indie.
It’s not trying to be a jump-scare fest or a nostalgic throwback. Instead, it feels like something sharper—modern horror design with smart tools and actual tension. If that vibe carries through to release, this one might sneak up on a lot of people—in the best way.
Edited by
Kevin Fernandes
