Horror game fans looking for something to scratch thatPTitch will want to consider checking out the newly-releasedLuto, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Despite the fact that it’s extremely short and only meant to be a teaser for theSilent Hillsgame that wound up canceled,PThas had an incredible impact on the horror genre. In the wake ofSilent Hills' cancellation, all kinds of developers have stepped up to deliver games clearly inspired byPT, withLutobeing one of the latest.
For those unfamiliar with the game,PTis a first-person horror “teaser” from Hideo Kojima, the mind behindMetal Gear SolidandDeath Stranding. The terrifying game has players walking through a spooky hallway that seems to loop endlessly, all the while being bombarded with disturbing sounds and ghostly apparitions. Its uniquely unnerving style has served as inspiration for many horror games since, and withPTremoved from the PlayStation Storeyears ago, it’s great to see it live on in other projects.
That’s not to sayLutois aPTclone. It doestake inspiration fromPTand will appeal to fans of that game, but it also totally stands on its own, as its high review scores indicate. Going into too much detail aboutLutoor what to expect from the game will spoil the experience, but the gist is that players are trying to leave their house, but are unable to do so. They are subjected to bizarre happenings and strange scenes as they attempt to find a way out, with critics offering a great deal of praise forLuto’s psychological horror, gripping narrative, and inventive puzzles.Lutohas so far earned an 84 overall critic rating, making it one of the higher-rated games of the year and one of the most-acclaimed new horror games to release in 2025 so far.
Luto is a Terrifying New Horror Game Out Now
Horror games will continue to be inspired byPTwhile putting their own spin on things. While fans of the genre and Kojima’s ill-fated playable teaser wait to see what’s next, they should definitely consider givingLutoa try.
