Bordeaux, France. April 3rd, 2026. Independent developer Ctrl Freak announced today the launch of the Steam page for their new upcoming game Lurking, for a release later in 2026.
Lurking is a first-person survival horror game set in a building infested by giant spiders. Search for tools and weapons to fight back and survive. Find a way out before you're eaten alive.
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4490840/Lurking
Announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/rzS_Rneycu0
Press kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lQcZmhid50JiHpCGmbD_6exNQt9hITS-
Features
- PSX-inspired pixelated visuals with a modern horror atmosphere
- Approximately 2 hours of gameplay
- Explore, solve puzzles, and find keys and tools to progress
- Defend yourself with improvised, homemade weapons
- Multiple endings based on your choices
- Dynamic spider behavior that reacts to your actions
- Procedural animation system for highly realistic spider movement
About Ctrl Freak
Ctrl Freak is a solo game developer based in Bordeaux, France. They focus on making juicy games with great game feel and snappy gameplay. Their first game Phantom Squad sold over 40k units on Steam.
Media contact
Jérôme Scheefer
jerome@ctrlfreak.org