Blumhouse Games is an American video game publisher headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in February 2023 by Jason Blum, Blumhouse Games is a video game production subsidiary of Blumhouse Productions that creates horror titles.[1]

Blumhouse Games
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedFebruary 2023; 1 year ago (2023-02)
FounderJason Blum
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California,
US
ParentBlumhouse Productions
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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Blumhouse Games was founded in February 2023 by Jason Blum to produce horror-themed games for console, PC, and mobile platforms, marking the company's entry into the video game industry. The gaming division focuses on indie budget projects with production costs below $10 million.[2]

In November 2023, Blumhouse Games hired Jo Lammert as the production lead and Clint Brewer as the technical director.[3] Jason Blum stated that the company's strategy is to replicate its film approach in the gaming sector: seeking out original, low-budget ideas that can be turned into successful games.[4]

Blumhouse Games showcased six horror-themed video games at the Summer Games Fest on June 7, 2024.[5] Featured titles include: Fear the Spotlight by Cozy Game Pals, which will be Blumhouse Games' debut release, scheduled for launch in 2024; Sleep Awake, a first-person psychedelic horror game set in the distant future, developed by Eyes Out and designed by Cory Davis and Robin Finck; Crisol: Theater of Idols, developed by Vermila Studios, is a first-person horror adventure game; Grave Seasons from developer Perfect Garbage; The Simulation by Playmestudio; and Project C by Half Mermaid Productions, designed by Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg, was also showcased.[6]

Games published

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Year Title Developer Platforms Ref.
2024 Fear the Spotlight Cozy Game Pals PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S [7]
TBA Sleep Awake Eyes Out TBA
Crisol: Theater of Idols Vermila Studios
Grave Seasons Perfect Garbage
The Simulation Playmestudio
Project C Half Mermaid Productions

References

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  1. ^ Webster, Andrew (2023-02-21). "Horror movie production firm Blumhouse launches a gaming division". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ^ "Blumhouse Games Continue to Their Push As They Hire Horror Game Extraordinaire - FandomWire". 2023-10-18. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ^ Takahashi, Dean (2023-11-30). "Blumhouse crosses from film to horror games with addition of new studio leaders". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ Takahashi, Dean (2023-11-30). "Blumhouse crosses from film to horror games with addition of new studio leaders". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  5. ^ Jackson, Destiny (2024-06-07). "Blumhouse Games Conjures Upcoming Indie Horror Games Slate At Summer Game Fest". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  6. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (2024-06-07). "Blumhouse Games Debuts Initial Slate With 6 Horror-Themed Titles". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  7. ^ Lyles, Taylor; Stedman, Alex (2024-06-07). "Blumhouse Games Unveils Six New Games, the First Announcements Since Launching Interactive Division - SGF 2024". IGN. Retrieved 2024-06-14.