Fearzine is taking applications for its first Dead of Winter online showcase, aimed at independent horror and horror-adjacent games, including spooky and seasonal projects. The November 2 announcement schedules the trailer-focused broadcast for 21 December 2026, 22:00 UTC (14:00 PST) on its YouTube and Twitch channels.
Prepare the submission
The live form asks for a short pitch, subgenre, store-page link, team size, platforms and a release date or window. Supply a 1080p trailer, or a two-to-three-minute social video if you do not have one yet. The organizer prefers new release information, gameplay details or substantial updates.
Both pages identify 14 November 2026 as the deadline. The form adds “midnight” without a timezone, so there is no reliable UTC cutoff to convert. Submit early rather than assuming your local end of day. Successful applicants are due to be contacted by December 3.
Free selection is not guaranteed placement
Applying is free; free slots are limited and curated. Optional sponsored slots offer guaranteed placement, but trailers still need approval and pricing is supplied separately, not published in the form. Do not assume every slot is free.
Disclose generative-AI use across development. Fearzine says AI assistance does not automatically exclude a game, but it will not feature generative-AI content in the final release. Its exclusions also include nudity and hateful content. Geographic and age eligibility are not specified on the checked pages; do not assume unrestricted worldwide eligibility.
Original sources
- Fearzine — Dead of Winter 2026 announcement, 2 November
- Fearzine — actual Dead of Winter showcase application and requirements
Release plans and availability can change. Check the original source for the latest information.