Steelkrill Studio’s upcoming title Where Dolls Hang draws inspiration from Isla de las Muñecas, the Mexican island famed for its record‑breaking collection of haunted dolls. Players assume the role of a detective tasked with probing missing‑person cases in a cursed forest, blending the tension of Outlast‑style survival horror with classic investigative mechanics.
The game requires players to examine bodies, gather evidence, place markers, and photograph crime scenes using an in‑game camera. Scattered VHS tapes can be collected and returned to a safehouse, where they double as a way to unwind by streaming public‑domain horror movies such as the 1968 Night of the Living Dead. The film entered the public domain after its copyright notice was omitted when the title changed from Night of the Flesh Eaters, allowing free download from archives and integration into the game. Developers hinted that other titles like Manos: The Hand of Fate and Plan 9 from Outer Space may also appear.
Where Dolls Hang is slated for a 2026 release on Steam. The blend of investigative survival gameplay with on‑demand classic horror viewing promises a fresh twist for genre fans, and future updates could expand the movie roster.
