This New Horror Game Lets You Cuddle a Cute Kitty to Maintain Your Sanity

The 18th Attic is a psychological horror experience that draws inspiration from Fatal Frame, allowing players to capture ghostly apparitions using a Polaroid camera. A standout feature is the way you regain composure after chilling encounters—by petting your in-game cat. Recently, a video was shared showcasing the inspiration behind this feline companion, featuring players meeting the cat in The 18th Attic alongside a clip of the developer’s own cat enjoying some affection in real life. The developer also mentioned that players can customize their in-game kitty. After nearly a year of solo development, this horror title is set to launch next month. You’ll hunt ghosts with your Polaroid, and instead of relying on sanity pills, you’ll heal by giving your cat some love. Plus, this furry friend will help keep you alert to dangers. In this first-person horror game, players must escape a nightmarish loop by uncovering anomalies and dodging hostile spirits. The 18th Attic is scheduled for release on February 2 for PC. The developer, based in Europe, has previously created other horror titles like The Voidness and The Backrooms 1998. For cat enthusiasts, Skin Deep is shaping up to be one of 2025’s top cat-themed games, even though its main character, Nina Pasadena, isn’t a cat herself.