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Backrooms Meets Resident Evil In New 9/10 Horror Game

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Tenebris Somnia, a 2D retro survival horror game with 16-bit graphics and live-action cutscenes, has earned a 93% positive rating from nearly 500 Steam reviews, blending elements reminiscent of Backrooms and Resident Evil.

01Summary

  1. 01Tenebris Somnia was released on October 16, 2026, by developer Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios, published by New Blood Interactive.
  2. 02The game features 2D pixel art gameplay and live-action cutscenes created by an award-winning Argentine film crew.
  3. 03On Steam, Tenebris Somnia has a 93% positive review score from nearly 500 user reviews at time of writing.
  4. 04The horror genre in 2026 has seen hits including the film Backrooms and the Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger.

02Why it matters

If you enjoy survival horror games that blend retro aesthetics with modern cinematic flair, Tenebris Somnia offers a critically acclaimed experience with a distinct twist.

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