An interesting upcoming PS5 action game has stealth dropped a free demo on the PS Store that players can download now. The 9th Charnel is brought to us by a solo developer under the studio named Saikat Deb, who became a PlayStation Partner back in August 2025.
PS5 horror action game The 9th Charnel’s free demo doesn’t require PS Plus
The 9th Charnel’s demo doesn’t require PS Plus to play. However, Premium members can benefit from its addition to PS5’s cloud streaming library, meaning you don’t need to download anything.
The 9th Charnel is a first-person horror action game with a focus on stealth, combat, and exploration.
“The story follows Michael, alongside his colleagues Sara Whitlock and Daniel J. Hart — genetic scientists from the Epsilon Research Institute — who become stranded in a remote valley while conducting field research near a wildlife sanctuary,” a synopsis reads. “Cut off from safety and separated from his team, Michael’s search for his friends soon spirals into darkness, where fanatical cults, forgotten rituals, and malignant forces conjure a nightmare with no escape.”
Check out a trailer released by publisher SOEDESCO below:
The 9th Charnel will release on January 30 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A price has yet to be announced, but the game can be wishlisted on the PS Store.
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