Explore Horrifying Worlds Through VHS Tapes in Survival Horror Game ‘Video Ghastlies’ [Trailer]

You’ve heard of the Video Nasties, and now solo dev Katanalevy and Oro Interactive are bringing you Video Ghastlies, their upcoming survival horror title that’s coming later this year to Steam. The game sees players diving into the dark world of illegal VHS tapes, where each tape is a gateway to a twisted universe.

Video Ghastlies takes place in 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. It turns out that some things aren’t meant to be recorded… and now, they’re watching you back. You must follow your brother’s trail through the tapes, exploring nightmarish worlds inspired by iconic film eras, from 1930s gothic terror to Carpenter-inspired body horror, Italian slashers, and found footage. Uncover the sinister government plot to ban these cursed tapes before they find you.

As you venture through these twisted worlds, your apartment serves as a temporary sanctuary where you can catch your breath, analyze clues, and unravel the mystery behind the cursed tapes. Each era presents its own set of terrifying challenges, enemies, and puzzles to overcome.

That involves arming yourself with weapons and tools drawn from the iconic film worlds you venture into to face the unique enemies and challenges within. Overcoming these challenging puzzles allows you to face the relentless bosses held in each world.