Lurking: Survival-horror with giant spiders announced on Steam

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.

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.