New Face On The Block

New Face On The Block

Released Feb 2026

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

81% positive · 130 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

New Face On The Block released on February 2, 2026 as a self-contained first-person psychological horror walking simulator. The store description explicitly states the game is designed to be completed in approximately 1 hour, which is consistent with a compact, finished product shipped as a complete experience. Since launch, the developer posted a single bug fix patch on February 10, 2026 addressing minor issues discovered shortly after release — typical post-launch housekeeping. There are no DLC listings, no announcements of additional content, no roadmap, and no developer statements pointing to future updates. The game has no post-launch content cadence to speak of. Today's date is August 6, 2026 — more than six months since release — and the developer has made no communications since February 10, 2026. All signals point to a game that was designed, shipped, and supported briefly as a finished standalone product.
Evidence
Store description states the game is designed to be completed in approximately 1 hour, indicating a compact, self-contained experience.
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Short description characterizes the game as a complete narrative experience with a defined setting, story, and tone — no mention of ongoing content or updates.
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medium

Media

Details

Publisher
Yellow Basement Games
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Storyline

You play as a young woman who has moved to a big city and found a surprisingly cheap apartment in one of the blocks on a housing estate. Although it’s quite far from your university and workplace, it offers excellent transport connections. However, the apartment has a story of its own - one you uncover through objects left behind and from local residents, whom you don’t always feel like interacting with but often can’t avoid.

Before long, you realize you’re not always alone in the apartment. Someone knows how to enter your home; perhaps someone who lived there before you.

Gameplay

New Face on the Block is a first-person horror walking simulator. Players will explore various locations, interact with the neighborhood’s residents, and uncover a compelling story that took place some time ago. The gameplay focuses on exploration, finding hidden items, and interacting with them to piece together the narrative. To progress, players will complete simple tasks that are integrated into the story.

The game emphasizes atmosphere, building tension and creating a sense of fear. While the game creates a tense atmosphere with immersive audio and occasional jump scares, it is primarily a psychological horror experience. It focuses on building suspense and anticipation rather than relying heavily on sudden scares. 

The game is designed to be completed in approximately 1 hour.

Last evaluated Aug 6, 2026
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