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Secure a Heist While Avoiding a “Hero” in Stealth-Action Horror Game ‘P.O.N.’ [Trailer]
Unveiled with an exclusive trailer during the PC Gaming Show, independent publisher Spaghetti Cat and developer Team VAC announced their upcoming stealth-action horror title P.O.N., which has already garnered 800,000 wishlists on Steam. Slated for a Q2 2027 release, the game flips the traditional superhero narrative, where instead of saving the city, players find themselves on the other side of the law, operating as members of a criminal syndicate in a world. And “superheroes” are not paragons of virtue, but terrifying, unstoppable hunters.
For a long time, you’ve been scraping by on the leftovers of cheap jobs. Until one day you applied for a contract they call “The Big Score”. After the bidding process, you outbid your competition. The Score is yours, and only one task remains—retrieve everything specified in the terms. By any means necessary.
However, “they” used to protect you, and now one of them stands between you and the Score. And they already know you’re coming.
In P.O.N., players must navigate dark locations, and complete tasks for the syndicate. Remember to not abandon your teammates, as lone wolves don’t secure deals; they find themselves on the blacklist. Not to mention that every shadow could hide a “hero” ready to deliver a brutal brand of justice. Stay dedicated, and remember: your employer doesn’t forgive mistakes.
For those wanting more wintery horror games, Nord Unit has you covered with their upcoming co-op Antarctic horror FPS, UNFROST. Coming to Steam, the game has you braving the elements in Antarctica as you hunt for tough-as-nails ancient otherworldly beings that require some heavy firepower to take down.
UNFROST is set in Antarctica, where you and your squad seek out ancient entities known as the Riftborne. It’s easier said than done, as you’ll need to gather evidence, survive extreme conditions, and prepare to launch a nuclear strike, which is the only weapon capable of killing them. Of course, you’ll also need to figure out how to escape before the strike hits.
But, in order to launch the strike, you’ll need to figure out just the right tunings in order to actually damange the Riftborne, which cannot be defeated with conventional weapons. That involves exploring abandoned stations, frozen ruins, and anomaly zones to recover samples, scan anomalies, and analyze evidence.
You’ll need to work together with your squad by divvying up tasks, sharing evidence, and transporting equipment. For example, one squad member may investigate anomalies, while another secures the perimeter or hauls critical equipment through a blizzard.
And yes, as you might have guessed, the Antarctic weather will be your first and foremost foe in UNFROST. You must brave the freezing temperatures and inclement weather while managing warmth, supplies, and sanity. The longer your mission lasts, the tougher it will be to survive.
Obviously, the Riftborne isn’t going to wait around for you. In fact, it’ll be hunting you from the very start. As such, you’ll need to constantly adapt in order to avoid certain death. Once you’ve determined the Riftborne’s weakness, you must configure the correct nuclear payload, launch the strike, and get out before impact. You don’t want to be around when the bombs drop.