More new games were announced for the PC andXbox Game Pass, and the lineup includes one excellent horror game fans might be happy to see. This particular title is just one of many new arrivals heading for the Game Pass in October 2024.
The psychological horror gameInscryptionwill be joining the Game Pass, according toXbox Wire.Inscryptionwas published by Devolver Digital and developed by Daniel Mullins. Fans of the indie horror scene may recognize that name asthe creator of the equally unsettling and genre-bendingPony IslandandThe Hex.
The game was namedScreen Rant’s Game of the Yearin 2021for its atmospheric, unsettling presentation. At its most basic,Inscryptionis a card game mixed with an escape room. However, from the talking cards to the murderous shadowy opponent, it’s clear that there’s more to this game than what meets the eye.
Inscryption Gives The Game Pass A Much-Needed October Horror Title
Spooky Season Is The Best Time To Play It
Othertitles announced for the Xbox Game Passinclude esports gameMLB The Show 24, a mystery adventure game from Annapurna titledOpen Roads,and brawlersSifuandMad Streets.Also coming to the console’s live service subscription aresome games announced at the Tokyo Games Show:stylized co-opAll You Need Is Help,RPG titlesLegend of ManaandTrials of Mana,and the remastered classic,We Love Katamari Reroll.
Inscryption’s Second Act Was Inspired By Pokémon TCG On The Game Boy
Developer Daniel Mullins reveals what inspired him to create Inscryption, citing one popular trading card game for its genre-bending second act.
Although more games will be added as the month progresses, the current lineup of October Xbox Game Pass games is strangely lacking in horror titles. Halloween and October are the best times to bring out the horror hits, butInscryptionis currently the only horror game coming to the service in October 2024.
Why We’re Excited That Inscryption Is Joining Xbox Game Pass
We’re Ready For The Scares
Inscryption’sarrival on the Xbox Game Pass is exciting for two main reasons. First of all, it means thatthe game will gain a larger audience.Just last month, two gamesreached over 3000% more playersjust by joining the PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass lineup.Inscryptionhas sold over 1.5 million copies, but it certainly deserves more recognition.
Besides this, I’m also excited to see the beginning of my favorite time of year: spooky season. There’snothing quite like playing a scary game right around Halloween,especially one that does psychological horror so well. When I playedInscryption,it made me feel unsettled in the best possible way. I’m glad that the title may now reach players who might never have tried it otherwise.
