Steelkrill Studio Announces Psycho Survival Horror 'Where Dolls Hang'
The announcement marks Steelkrill Studio's return to survival horror with a setting drawn from real folklore, combining investigation mechanics with the crafting and exploration loop of titles like 'The Forest'.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
Developer Steelkrill Studio, known for 'The Backrooms 1998', announced 'Where Dolls Hang', a psycho survival horror game inspired by Mexico's Island of the Dolls. Players investigate disappearances in a forest filled with mannequins and dolls. The game blends detective work, survival crafting, and psychological tension. It is scheduled for PC release on Steam in 2026.
Steelkrill Studio, the developer behind 'The Backrooms 1998', has announced a new psycho survival horror game titled 'Where Dolls Hang'. The game draws inspiration from Mexico's Island of the Dolls, a real location tied to local folklore. Players take on the role of a detective investigating missing persons cases in a forest where mannequins and dolls appear in unexpected places. Gameplay includes crime scene investigation, corpse examination, evidence photography, and a survival loop of resource gathering, crafting, and safe house upgrades. The forest features a dynamic threat and weather system that affects visibility and enemy behavior. The developer cites 'The Forest', 'Silent Hill', and 'P.T.' as influences. 'Where Dolls Hang' is planned for PC release on Steam in 2026.
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