The 18th Attic Is a Psychological Horror Game Built Around a Real-Life Cat! [Press Release]

I don’t play horror games too often, and prefer to focus on cozy stuff! That said, upcoming horror game, The 18th Attic has a really cute twist to it that I love, and had to share. I hope this excites some of our readers too! Did this news put this game on your radar? It sure did mine!

Europe, 08 January 2026 - Indie developer Steelkrill Studio, creator of the NYX Award–winning horror game The Backrooms 1998 has revealed new teaser footage for The 18th Attic, an upcoming psychological horror title launching on February 2, 2026 - featuring a fully interactive, customizable cat companion based directly on the developer's real-life cat.

The game have been in development for over a year, and instead of pills or medicine like in traditonal horror games, The 18th Attic asks players to calm themselves in a more human way - by petting their cat. The real-life-inspired cat companion directly restores sanity and can be fully customized, including its name, skin, and more. 

The game is launching 2 February 2026 on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store!

You can view the post highlighting the real-life cat that inspired the companion, alongside the in-game cat-based sanity system, here on X.