NICOSIA, Cyprus – April 24, 2026 – CRITICAL REFLEX is thrilled to announce that three new chilling horror games have joined its CR Channel publishing lineup. Get lost in a haunting historical mystery in SOS Recordings, hold on to your sanity in the stomach-churning culinary adventure Cucina Stellata, and piece together the secrets of a sunless sky and the Church in the atmospheric horror experience Grobnopolis | Last Days. Get a gripping look at the terrors that await in SOS Recordings with the game’s new trailer, premiered today at the Wishlisted showcase.
SOS Recordings
Announcement Trailer: YouTube
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Based on a real-life unsolved case, PackDev’s SOS Recordings follows the trail of a historical mystery where two hikers were rescued alive on Hokkaido’s Mount Asahi beside a colossal “SOS” which they inexplicably did not make. As a detective, you’ll listen to recordings and explore the hazy landscapes of Japan by foot, road and sky in an attempt to uncover the elusive truth… though perhaps not before it consumes you. Get lost in low-poly recreations of mist-drenched pine forests, roaring black rivers, and serene meadows as they fade away along with the explanation behind the mysterious plea for help.
Cucina Stellata
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Dine on this short psychological horror game where gastronomy, ritual, and cosmic appetite share the same table. Rich in historical atmosphere and literary voice, Cucina Stellata, developed by Filthy Eden, is a one-sitting descent into exquisite taste and a craving that knows no end. As you prepare authentic 19th-century Italian recipes through tactile cooking sequences, you may find that the boundaries between nourishment, desire and madness begin to collapse.
Grobnopolis | Last Days
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Developer Bananadevjeff’s Grobnopolis | Last Days continues the story of the viral itch.io hit Funeralopolis in an expanded game experience. As an apartment block caretaker in 1983 Huta-Grobno, you find fragile comfort in keeping things running smoothly while the city curdles into panic. When the locals begin to whisper of a thick “Soup” overtaking the streets and the local ecclesiastical order tightens its unseen grip on your community, you must piece together what’s happening through newspapers, uneasy conversations, and a homemade radio. Though you may find, as people often do, that some things were meant to remain buried.
Wishlist SOS Recordings, Cucina Stellata, and Grobnopolis | Last Days today! For additional info on these titles and more, follow CRITICAL REFLEX on Twitter and visit www.criticalreflex.com. Follow CR Channel on Twitter, and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.
About PackDev
PackDev is an independent game development and asset creation studio specializing in high-quality 3D models and environments. Founded by a group of longtime collaborators, the studio has grown into the largest seller of assets on the Unreal Engine Marketplace (FAB). PackDev is focused on supporting developers worldwide while also creating immersive experiences inspired by real-world viral mysteries, including their upcoming game SOS Recordings.
About Filthy Eden
Based in Italy, Filthy Eden is an independent game studio focused on dark atmospheres and narrative-driven experiences. Formed by a small team of developers across art, music, writing, and programming, the studio creates story-rich games that blend mood, interactivity, and thought-provoking themes.
About Bananadevjeff
Bananadevjeff is an independent solo developer based in Poland. They make small, atmospheric games through collaboration with friends from university and game jams.
About CRITICAL REFLEX
CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I'm not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.
About CR Channel
CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy
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