Overview
Otherside Tapes: Favela is a first-person psychological horror game from Pulsatrix Studios, released on October 22, 2026. Set in the fictional Favela das Almas, it adopts a realistic found-footage aesthetic that makes every shadow and whisper feel uncomfortably close.
You step into the shoes of Cláudio da Silva, a content creator and urban explorer who enters the community in 2006 to investigate the infamous Street 7—a place tied to disappearances and a devastating fire that scarred the favela years earlier.
What starts as a routine exploration quickly unravels into a nightmare of distorted realities, ritualistic offerings, and supernatural manifestations. The same streets and alleys shift around you, forcing you to piece together the truth behind the fire and the fate of those who vanished.
Highlights
- Found-footage realism: The game leans heavily into a documentary-style presentation, with a handheld camera aesthetic that heightens tension and immersion.
- Psychological horror with exploration: Rather than pure combat, the focus is on atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, and unraveling a layered narrative.
- Full controller support and adjustable text size: The game is fully playable with a controller, and text size can be adjusted for accessibility.
Who It's For
If you enjoy slow-burn horror that prioritizes dread over jump scares, or if you're drawn to stories about urban legends and cursed locations, Otherside Tapes: Favela should be on your radar. It's also a good pick for players who appreciate found-footage films like The Blair Witch Project and want that same unsettling vibe in an interactive format.
Game Info
- Developer/Publisher: Pulsatrix Studios
- Release Date: October 22, 2026
- Genre: Action, Indie (with strong horror and psychological elements)
- Modes: Single-player
- Languages: English and Brazilian Portuguese (full audio support)
- Content Note: Contains frequent violence or gore and general mature content
For the latest pricing and user reception, check the Steam listing.
