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Tales of Fear - Episode Zero

Can you tell the difference between truth and tale? Experience three short horror stories and gather clues as to which are true and which are just part of our imagination. Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective and discover eerie tales from around the world.

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September 1, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
MediaTale
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MediaTale
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About Tales of Fear - Episode Zero

Tales of Fear is a first-person horror adventure featuring playable retellings of various horror stories. Some of them are fictional, while others are based on real events, and it's up to you to figure out which ones are true. Take on the role of the protagonist in each narrative and experience unique stories. Explore immersive, handcrafted locations on your own and encounter some frightening surprises along the way. Case 01 - Enfield EncounterPatrick McKelvy's relaxed evening turns out to be a dangerous nightmare that he is forced to endure while fearing for his life.

He encounters a creature that does not exist in any history book and causes great chaos in his city. Case 02 - Alice and BobAn employee of a large tech company takes on a night shift with his colleague that will haunt him for a long time afterward. An experiment in artificial intelligence is supposed to take the company to the next level. When his coworker suddenly has an emergency, he is left alone with the experiment.

It goes well, too well, until he loses control of the AI models. Case 03 - Doai StationKaito, a freelance journalist chasing a rumor at Mount Tanigawa, decides to take the last train home. As the train arrives, he is on the phone with his brother, Haru, when the connection suddenly breaks.…

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★ 9.6/10Steam · 647 ratings
SteamLast checked November 4, 2026

Most helpful8

Recommended
Fun game with some cool atmosphere and fun little bite-sized stories. Looking forward to future installments.
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Tales of Fear: Episode Zero This is a fun way to spend an hour. You play through three short horror stories as a narrator tells…
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**I NEED MORE EPISODES, PLEASE! 😭** I genuinely loved this game. I went in not knowing exactly what to expect, and ended up wanting MORE…
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Wow! This game was so much fun! I love the concept of mixing fictional stories with real ones and having to guess which are real…
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A promising start... But they need to work on the "Truth or Fiction" aspect a little harder. It's way too obvious which one is "real"…
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Simplemente espectacular, ni siquiera es necesario que tenga gráficos impresionantes, la forma de adentrarte en las historias es muy buena, espero que continúen con este…
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This is a great concept I would love to see explorer in another episode. There's not much gameplay in the tales but they're engrossing and…
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This was a short fun adventure! It is similar to the television show Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? from 1997, but an interactive game.

Most recent8

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NEED. MORE. STORIES. This was a great and refreshing (bite-sized) horror experience. 10/10! The reveals at the end were a chef's kiss.
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I NEED MORE !!!! I LOVED THIS. found this during my horror game playthroughs on Halloween and was so mad when i finished them all!
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Incredible 3 games and stories ! And what's crazy is that they all for free ! Thanks for this nice Halloween gift
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Tales of Fear: Episode Zero This is a fun way to spend an hour. You play through three short horror stories as a narrator tells…
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At first glance, it looks like yet another poor clone of Fears to Fathom, but this game pleasantly surprised me. What I liked most is…
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so pleasantly surprised by this game! went in blind and to say it's free, absolutely impressed! the gaming itself wasnt exactly scary, had a couple…

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