EDINBURGH, Scotland - March 13th, 2026
This Friday the 13th, indie developer Kyle Banks is proud to announce DONUT PANIC, an anomaly horror game with a cooking sim twist. Take customer orders. Prepare and serve up delicious donuts. But when the hallucinations appear, run for your life. Your panic room is there for a reason…
About the Game
DONUT PANIC is an anomaly horror game set against the backdrop of a rundown, struggling Scottish diner. As the only night-shift baker, fry, decorate and serve up donuts, fritters and coffee to late night patrons.
However, not all is as it seems. Keep a close eye on your surroundings and a closer eye on your customers. At the first sign of anything strange, you’ll need to abandon the kitchen and retreat to the panic room. Identifying your hallucinations is the only way to make it through the night.
Featuring:
- Master your pâtissier skills and keep customers happy
- Run for your panic room when the hallucinations start
- Unlock new recipes and accessorize your panic room
- Survive each night or remain stuck in the loop forever
- Explore the diner and uncover the secrets behind your hauntings to influence how your story ends
About the Developer
Originally hailing from Toronto, Kyle Banks is a solo developer based in Edinburgh who's been making games and technical tutorials since 2013. He released his debut game Farewell North in 2024 to critical acclaim, including Best Narrative at the Debug Indie Game Awards, Best Video Game Soundtrack at the Ivor Novellos, and BAFTA Breakthrough 2025.
Kyle is now working on his next title for release in 2026, DONUT PANIC.
Presskit: http://blankkeys.co.uk/presskit/donutpanic
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3910750/DONUT_PANIC
Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian
Release Date: 2026
Media Contact: Kyle Banks - kyle@kwbanks.com
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