{
  "id": 16934249,
  "title": "If you love horror but hate actually being scared, I've got the perfect Halloween game for you",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/if-you-love-horror-but-hate-actually-being-scared-ive-got-the-perfect",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/if-you-love-horror-but-hate-actually-being-scared-ive-got-the-perfect-halloween-game-for-you/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For those who adore horror but shy away from genuine fear, there's a perfect Halloween game to indulge your love for the eerie. Torn Banner's Creature Kitchen offers a spooky, unsettling, and occasionally startling experience that's far from genuinely scary. Instead, it presents a delightful treat for any \"scaredy cats\" this Halloween.\n\nPlayers enter the dark woods at night, guided by a mysterious light towards a small, creaky cabin. Here, they can explore drawers, open the fridge, and react to occasional thunder and lightning. Unlike other games, there's no combat, instead, the main objective is to cook.\n\nThe woods and house are inhabited by various creatures. Some are mundane, like a mouse in the walls, while others are cryptid and more alarming. The player's task is to photograph these entities using an old camera, adding them to a diary. Each creature provides hints about its preferred food.\n\nPlayers then hunt for recipes and ingredients, which can be found in a deep pantry, hidden drawers, cabin knickknacks, and the shadowy yard and woods beyond the fence. Once prepared, ingredients are cooked in a frying pan, mixing bowl, or chopping board and fed to the correct beastie. The creatures, despite their intimidating appearance, are actually friendly neighbors who appreciate a tasty meal.\n\nAs players cook for these cuddly cryptids, they eventually become the player's new best friends. One cryptid, though initially startling, becomes a source of worry when not seen. The game's cooking system is engaging, with clever puzzles and a wholesome message that complements its eerie atmosphere, making Creature Kitchen a favorite of the year. For horror enthusiasts who dislike being genuinely scared, Creature Kitchen on Steam is highly recommended.",
  "summary": "It's unsettling and occasionally startling, but still immensely sweet.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "12 delightfully unhinged horror Funko Pops to terrify your friends this Halloween",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/12-delightfully-unhinged-horror-funko-pops-to-terrify-your-friends",
        "published": "2026-10-28T19:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}