Horror game fans looking for something to scratch that PT itch will want to consider checking out the newly-released Luto, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Despite the fact that it's extremely short and only meant to be a teaser for the Silent Hills game that wound up canceled, PT has had an incredible impact on the horror genre. In the wake of Silent Hills' cancellation, all kinds of developers have stepped up to deliver games clearly inspired by PT, with Luto being one of the latest.
For those unfamiliar with the game, PT is a first-person horror "teaser" from Hideo Kojima, the mind behind Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. The terrifying game has players walking through a spooky hallway that seems to loop endlessly, all the while being bombarded with disturbing sounds and ghostly apparitions. Its uniquely unnerving style has served as inspiration for many horror games since, and with PT removed from the PlayStation Store years ago, it's great to see it live on in other projects.
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PostsThat's not to say Luto is a PT clone. It does take inspiration from PT and will appeal to fans of that game, but it also totally stands on its own, as its high review scores indicate. Going into too much detail about Luto or what to expect from the game will spoil the experience, but the gist is that players are trying to leave their house, but are unable to do so. They are subjected to bizarre happenings and strange scenes as they try to find a way out, with critics offering a great deal of praise for Luto's psychological horror, gripping narrative, and inventive puzzles. Luto has so far earned an 84 overall critic rating, making it one of the higher-rated games of the year and one of the most-acclaimed new horror games to release in 2025 so far.
Luto is a Terrifying New Horror Game Out Now
CloseWhat makes Luto even easier to recommend is its short length. Luto can be completed in under 5 hours, so it's not a serious time commitment and is really the perfect game for horror fans to play through in a single weekend. Luto also retails for a reasonable price, with the game available for a mere $19.99, with limited-time options for discounts. Steam users have until August 4 to snag Luto for $17.99, while PS Plus subscribers can get it for the same price on their platform of choice if they purchase it by July 28. No such discount seems to exist for the Xbox version of the game, unfortunately.
Horror games will continue to be inspired by PT while putting their own spin on things. While fans of the genre and Kojima's ill-fated playable teaser wait to see what's next, they should definitely consider giving Luto a try.
