New ‘Cozy’ Horror Game Has Serious Tim Burton Vibes

During the PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025, developer MoonHood and publisher Fast Travel Games revealed the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming “cozy horror” game The Midnight Walk. Blending surrealism akin to that of filmmaker Tim Burton with the claymation esthetics of Laika Studios, The Midnight Walk looks to whisk players away to a fantastical realm of darkness on PC, PC VR, PS5, and PSVR2.

First announced in September 2024, The Midnight Walk features handcrafted clay figures and landscapes that have been meticulously scanned and rendered into a 3D video game environment. The upcoming title utilizes stop-motion animation to bring its clay creations to life in an eye-catching way, similar to the narrative game Harold Halibut. Courtesy of the new gameplay trailer, audiences can now get a closer look at the otherworldly experience coming in The Midnight Walk.

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In the gameplay trailer for The Midnight Walk, viewers are treated to a detailed look at the main characters of the game, as well as some of the unsettling foes that players will face along the way. Players will set off on an eerie first-person journey as The Burnt One and must team up with the lost lantern creature Potboy, who will light the way through the conflicting world of wonder and horror. While playing as The Burnt One, players must outsmart horrific monsters and protect the precious flame of Potboy. The Midnight Walk features five tales of fire and darkness, an eclectic cast of characters, artistic claymation landscapes, and optional VR gameplay support for PlayStation 5 and PC.

When is The Midnight Walk Releasing?

In addition to giving audiences an extended look at the gameplay of The Midnight Walk, MoonHood and Fast Travel Games also revealed that the creepy Burton-esque title will be releasing on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The trailer showcases some of the unique mechanics that players will be able to enjoy in both standard and VR mode, including lighting fires, launching projectiles, and outmaneuvering enemies. Audiences have already begun comparing The Midnight Walk to iconic films like Coraline and adventure games like Lost in Random. Players can wishlist The Midnight Walk on Steam, and pre-orders are available now for PlayStation 5.

With an intriguing blend of eye-catching visuals and dark story tones, The Midnight Walk has the potential to join the ranks of other beloved games that are creepy yet cute. Both AAA and indie horror games have been on a hot streak in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that many are excitedly awaiting The Midnight Walk.

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May 8, 2025

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MoonHood

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Fast Travel Games