I Hate This Place Launches November 7
As part of Gamescom 2025, developer Broken Mirror Games and publisher Skybound Games officially announced that I Hate This Place, an isometric horror action game with a distinctive 1980s-inspired aesthetic, will launch worldwide on November 7, 2025. The title will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The release date was revealed in a new trailer, showcasing additional gameplay and highlighting the eerie retro look that sets the game apart from the growing lineup of isometric action titles.
A Promising Debut for Both Studio and Publisher
I Hate This Place marks the first title from Broken Mirror Games, a studio founded in 2024. Likewise, it is the debut publishing effort from Skybound Games, which was established by Bloober Team at the end of 2023. The collaboration represents a bold entry into the horror gaming landscape for both companies.
First Hands-On at Gamescom 2025
Attendees at Gamescom 2025 will have the opportunity to play I Hate This Place ahead of launch. The game is available to demo at the studio’s booth located in Arena Hall 10.1, Stand A:044. With its blend of horror, action, and nostalgic design, the title is already generating buzz as a strong contender for one of the most notable indie debuts of the year.
#Gamescom2025 starts THIS WEDNESDAY❗❗❗
— Broken Mirror Games (@BMGhorrors) August 18, 2025
Visit our booth at Hall 10.2, Stand F:054 (@GalaktusBooth) or @Alienware Arena Hall 10.1, Stand A:044 to play I Hate This Place and maybe even something more? 🤔
You will have to check for yourself - see you there! pic.twitter.com/cxmvSU5JC7
With its sharp aesthetic and promising gameplay, I Hate This Place is quickly shaping up as one of the most intriguing indie horror releases of 2025. Fans eager to dive into its terrifying isometric world won’t have long to wait.
Are you excited to see a brand-new horror IP like I Hate This Place hit the market, or do you think it will be hard for it to stand out against established horror franchises?
