28 Games Later: Insider Gaming Announces Dedicated Horror Showcase for October 1

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Event: 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase Host: Insider Gaming Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time: 3pm ET / 8pm BST Format: Back-to-back trailers · Indie to AAA · Written coverage at Insider-Gaming.com Submissions Close: July 17, 2026

Insider Gaming has announced 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase — a new dedicated digital showcase for horror and suspense games, airing on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3pm ET / 8pm BST across Insider Gaming’s platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and more. Submissions are open to developers and publishers of all sizes right now through July 17.

The event was born out of the data from Insider Gaming’s debut showcase in May, where more than 30% of all submitted games fell within the horror and suspense genres — a concentration large enough to warrant its own dedicated event. The name is the right name.

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“The response to our first showcase exceeded our expectations, and we wanted to do something special for a genre that millions of gamers love. Developers are making a lot of great horror games, and 28 Games Later gives those teams a place to showcase their work and connect with players around the world.” — Mike Straw, Executive Editor, Insider Gaming

Event Details

📅 October 1, 2026 — Thursday
🕒 3pm ET / 8pm BST
📺 Insider Gaming YouTube · Twitch · Twitter · Facebook · TikTok + co-streaming partners
🎮 Back-to-back trailers — indie to AAA horror and suspense
📝 Written previews and coverage at Insider-Gaming.com and the Insider Gaming mobile app

Developers — Submissions Open Until July 17

If you’re a developer or publisher with a horror or suspense title — independent studio or AAA — submissions are open now and close July 17, 2026. The showcase is explicitly designed to give games of all sizes a platform. Submit at the link below.

Submit Your Game Insider Gaming