Frostwood Interactive announced that the number of Steam Wishlist entries for its horror game *Shutter Story*, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027, has surpassed 100,000. In the game, players are asked by a close friend to analyze photos and videos to determine whether they are spirit photographs.
A Horror Game Inspired by Films Like “Circuit”
This horror game draws inspiration from *Her Story*, *Mouthwashing*, *Home Safety Hotline*, and the movie *Circuit*.In the game, players analyze photos and videos at the request of a close friend to determine whether they are paranormal images. The game also features a story with truths hidden across multiple generations, as well as first-person exploration segments within a house.
A demo version has also been released; as of this writing (October 22, 2026), it has received “very positive” reviews, with 96% of 312 reviews recommending it. On October 13, an update was released that included voice acting for all characters and a visual overhaul of the sections where you explore the house.
100,000 Wishlist Entries!
On October 21, it was announced that the game’s Steam wishlist count had surpassed 100,000.The developers shared a joyful statement, saying, “We never imagined that this strange game—inspired by a childhood experience of finding a ghost in an old photograph—would resonate with so many people.”
Additionally, on the developer’s official X account today, October 22, they mentioned BioWare, whose closure was recently announced. They revealed that BioWare’s games were what inspired them to become developers and sparked their love for video games in general.
*Shutter Story* is scheduled for release on Windows (Steam) in the first quarter of 2027.
