Joure Visser, the breakout developer behind 2023’s viral success, “Don’t Scream,” has announced his latest project, “DEADCAM.” The 90s-inspired survival horror game invites players into a series of haunting encounters told through found footage recordings. The game is coming to Steam Early Access on June 23, 2025, and a demo will be available during Steam Next Fest.
“DEADCAM” applies the 90s analog aesthetic to various gritty horror experiences. By navigating through various found footage recordings, players engage with a diverse collection of stories ranging from survival horror to psychological thrillers. Each self-contained encounter, or ‘file,’ boasts a unique setting, narrative, and gameplay mechanics tailored to the story’s tone. Uncover the mystery of these haunts by completing each file before proceeding to the next. In Early Access, players will be introduced to the first encounter, an atmospheric J-Horror challenge set in an abandoned school. Four additional encounters will be added throughout the Early Access period.
Across each file, retro UI elements monitor haunted activity in the area, including the size and speed of nearby enemy mobs. Idle opponents may walk or sprint to your location, forcing you to confront a handful–or a horde–of enemies. “DEADCAM” offers a variety of weapons, from firearms like pistols and shotguns to more brutal tools like flamethrowers and chainsaws. These handheld weapons, while powerful, require aiming before firing, which reduces movement speed. Melee weapons, such as the katana, also play a key role. Though quicker to use, melee weapons risk close-quarters vulnerability. As you battle through each encounter, monitor your vitality to make it out alive. A limited number of medkits are available, adding a layer of resource management to gameplay.
The game will launch in Early Access on Steam on June 23 with the first of five files. Set in an abandoned Japanese high school, the file offers roughly an hour of gameplay. Players can find and use three weapons in this encounter: a katana, a pistol, and a shotgun. The file features three possible endings, but only one unlocks the full 100% playback percentage—the “good” ending. Details of the remaining four files will be announced soon.
