Wild West Open-World Horror Shooter ‘Hauntsville’ Arrives March 10 [Trailer]

It goes without saying, but we need more horror games set in the Wild West. Darkwatch is the obvious classic example, and the most notable recent titles were Weird West, Blood West and Evil West (no relation). Developer Michael Janisch is looking to fix that roster (and buck the naming trend) with Hauntsville, which is set to release on Steam on March 10. A demo is also available.

Blending open-world exploration, shooter mechanics, and the eerie isolation of the Old West, Hauntsville takes players back to 1897, where as a nameless traveler stranded in a once-thriving frontier town, players will quickly discover that something is deeply wrong. The hired hands have vanished, the horses are missing, and the townspeople are nowhere to be found. Some say the town’s secrets are buried with the dead, but strange symbols, cryptic notes, and a lone merchant who managed to survive the massacre suggest that the truth might be even more terrifying than the fate of those who disappeared.

To survive, players must scavenge for supplies, craft weapons and tools, and construct a stronghold—because when the sun sets, the horrors begin their hunt. The Cursed West is unforgiving, and staying alive means more than just avoiding danger—it means facing it head-on. Armed with classic Western firearms like Colts, Winchesters, and lever-action rifles, players must defend themselves against cryptids, spectral horrors, and even otherworldly visitors. Every bullet counts, and every encounter is a test of skill, timing, and sheer grit.

Exploration is just as important as firepower in Hauntsville. The open world is vast, unpredictable, and filled with both opportunity and danger. Players can venture into the cursed town to search for supplies, cut down trees to fortify their homestead, or hunt for food in the wilderness—each choice shaping how they navigate the land. The valley is ever-changing, with sudden storms, dense fog, and blizzards that can bury paths and trap the unprepared.

Going it alone is a challenge, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Up to three friends can join forces with you in online co-op, pooling resources, defending each other, and uncovering the valley’s darkest secrets together. But nothing in Hauntsville stays safe for long. Each night survived is a victory, but the question remains: How long can you last?

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