If you grew up renting dusty VHS tapes of classic 1980s slasher films or spent your weekends hiding behind a blanket during Friday the 13th, you’ll want to pay close attention.
Indie publisher JanduSoft has officially announced an exciting new partnership, expanding their family by teaming up with talented Spanish solo developer Carlos Azuaga. Together, they are diving headfirst into the dark world of retro survival horror.
Their first collaborative project? A tense, atmospheric nightmare titled Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher.
The Retro Terror Begins This August
Mark your calendars for August 6, 2026. That is when Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher officially launches across a massive range of platforms, including Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The game acts as the brutal first entry in a planned horror anthology series, heavily inspired by the golden era of teenage-slashing cinema.
Can You Survive the Night?
Set during a stormy night in a remote mountain cabin, The Cabin Watcher sets up a classic, terrifying premise: Someone is watching you. A masked killer is actively stalking the area, and they aren’t just following a pre-set path. This first-person stealth horror game features a killer that reacts directly to your behaviour. To survive this intense 60-to-90-minute experience, players will have to master a few critical mechanics:
- Noise Management: Every single action matters. Footsteps, opening doors, or clumsy mistakes will immediately draw the killer to your location.
- Light Control: Your flashlight is your best friend for navigating the dark, but it’s also a beacon for the psychopath hunting you.
- Movement & Hiding: Sprinting is high-risk. If you are spotted, you’re already behind. It’s a game of careful steps, quick hiding, and keeping your cool under immense pressure.
With a minimal HUD to maximise immersion, no combat to bail you out, and absolutely no second chances, Yellowcreek Stories promises pure, unadulterated tension without any filler.
A Match Made in Horror Heaven
JanduSoft has expressed massive thrills over welcoming Carlos Azuaga to the publisher’s lineup. For indie horror fans, a solo-developed project backed by an experienced publisher like JanduSoft means we can expect a polished, deeply passionate tribute to the genre.
“Remember those horror movies you used to rent on VHS? Now it’s your turn to survive one.”
Get ready to live your own 80s horror movie when Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher drops on PC and current-gen consoles this August!
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