The 18th Attic Is a Psychological Horror Game Built Around a Real-Life Cat!

Europe, 08 January 2026 - Indie developer Steelkrill Studio, creator of the NYX Award–winning horror game The Backrooms 1998 has revealed new teaser footage for The 18th Attic, an upcoming psychological horror title launching on February 2, 2026 - featuring a fully interactive, customizable cat companion based directly on the developer's real-life cat.

The game have been in development for over a year, and instead of pills or medicine like in traditonal horror games, The 18th Attic asks players to calm themselves in a more human way - by petting their cat. The real-life-inspired cat companion directly restores sanity and can be fully customized, including its name, skin, and more. 

The game is launching 2 February 2026 on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store!

You can view the post highlighting the real-life cat that inspired the companion, alongside the in-game cat-based sanity system, here on X.
 

Announcement Trailer: https://youtu.be/E6nAs5ss0uQ


Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3403660/The_18th_Attic__Paranormal_Anomaly_Hunting_Game/
 

ABOUT STEELKRILL STUDIO

Steelkrill Studio is a solo indie game developer from Europe, known for creating mostly atmospheric horror games that blend unique mechanics with striking visual and audio design. The studio first gained recognition with The Backrooms 1998, an award-winning psychological horror experience.