 Logo used since 2023 | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | February 2023 |
| Founder | Jason Blum |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Parent | Blumhouse Productions |
| Website | Official website |
Blumhouse Games is an American video game publisher headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in February 2023 by Jason Blum, Blumhouse Games is a video game production subsidiary of Blumhouse Productions that creates horror titles. [1]
Blumhouse Games was founded in February 2023 by Jason Blum to produce horror-themed games for console, PC, and mobile platforms, marking the company's entry into the video game industry. The gaming division focuses on indie budget projects with production costs below $10 million. [2]
In November 2023, Blumhouse Games hired Jo Lammert as the production lead and Clint Brewer as the technical director. [3] Jason Blum stated that the company's strategy is to replicate its film approach in the gaming sector: seeking out original, low-budget ideas that can be turned into successful games. [4]
Blumhouse Games showcased six horror-themed video games at the Summer Games Fest on June 7, 2024. [5] Featured titles include: Fear the Spotlight by Cozy Game Pals, which will be Blumhouse Games' debut release, scheduled for launch in 2024; Sleep Awake, a first-person psychedelic horror game set in the distant future, developed by Eyes Out and designed by Cory Davis and Robin Finck; Crisol: Theater of Idols, developed by Vermila Studios, is a first-person horror adventure game; Grave Seasons from developer Perfect Garbage; The Simulation by Playmestudio; and Project C by Half Mermaid Productions, designed by Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg, was also showcased. [6]
| Year | Title | Developer | Platforms | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fear the Spotlight | Cozy Game Pals | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | [7] |
| TBA | Sleep Awake | Eyes Out | TBA | |
| Crisol: Theater of Idols | Vermila Studios | |||
| Grave Seasons | Perfect Garbage | |||
| The Simulation | Playmestudio | |||
| Project C | Half Mermaid Productions |
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