Perceptum
Mirror-and-closed-eyes psychological horror, due in 2027
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Perceptum
Perceptum is a short psychological horror game from the indie studio Duck Reaction, published by Perp Games. Players take the role of a medium investigating the disappearance of a family from their new home. The Steam page describes an oppressive house, a mirror that shows what should not exist, and the ability to close your eyes to hear what lies beyond.
The experience is linear and built around very few tools: according to Gematsu, the only weapons are the mirror and the choice to close your eyes. Gematsu lists a runtime of about three hours, with quiet dread alternating with sharper moments of fear.
Perceptum was announced on 25 August 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Steam shows only a 2027 release window, and Gematsu reports spring 2027. No exact date has been announced. A playable demo is listed on the developer's itch.io page.
What to expect from Perceptum
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
Horror built on two tools
The mirror reveals hidden elements and closing your eyes lets you navigate by sound, instead of combat.
- 02
A compact, linear story
About three hours of investigation in a single house, according to Gematsu.
- 03
Multi-platform launch
PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are announced, with 11 languages listed on Steam.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Developed by Duck Reaction and published by Perp Games.Steam (Perp Games)
- A psychological horror game in which you play a medium investigating a family's disappearance, using a mirror and closing your eyes to hear.Steam (Perp Games)
- Release window is 2027; an exact date has not been announced.Steam (Perp Games)
- Announced on 25 August 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, with a spring 2027 target and a runtime of about three hours.Gematsu
- Single-player, full controller support and 11 languages are listed on Steam.Steam (Perp Games)
- A free demo of about 20 minutes is offered on the developer's itch.io page.itch.io (Duck Reaction)
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only a 2027 window (spring 2027 according to Gematsu) is known.
Final playtime
Gematsu and itch.io mention about three hours, while the Xbox Store listing says four to five hours.
Xbox One version
The Xbox Store listing mentions Xbox One, but the announcement coverage names only Xbox Series.
Price
No price has been published on Steam.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
25 August 2026
Perceptum is announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Gematsu
Waiting for Perceptum? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Layers of Fear
Another psychological horror game about an unsettling house and what it hides.
The Medium
Also stars a medium who perceives the unseen, in a story-led horror setting.
Visage
Slow-burn first-person horror in a haunted house with tension built on atmosphere.
Madison
Short, intense first-person horror with camera-based tools instead of combat.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Perceptum released?
No exact date is announced. Steam lists 2027 and Gematsu reports spring 2027.
Which platforms is Perceptum coming to?
PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have been announced.
Is there a demo?
A free demo of about 20 minutes is listed on the developer's itch.io page for Windows.
What is Perceptum about?
You play a medium investigating the disappearance of a family, using a mirror and the ability to close your eyes.
How long is Perceptum?
Gematsu lists about three hours, though one store listing suggests longer.