One of the scariest games of 2023 is coming toPlayStationand Xbox consoles this month. 2024’s spooky season isstacked with horror game releases, ranging from the high-profileSilent Hill 2remake andAlan Wake 2DLC to unique indies likeZoochosis. However exciting these new titles may be, there will inevitably be a number of overnight successes and surprise reveals. One of those brings last year’s creepiest viral horror game to a wider audience this October.
Amanda the Adventurerwill be available on PlayStation and Xbox starting October 10, according to a new trailer shared on publisherDreadXP’s YouTube channel. Initially released as a PC exclusive on July 25, 2025, it was later ported to Switch consoles that September. Now, almost a year and a half later,the throwback horror game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. That’ll come along with a major update for the Switch port, including graphical, performance, and gameplay improvements.
Why You Should Play Amanda The Adventurer
Terrifying Story, Classic Puzzles, Unique Presentation
Amanda the Adventureris the latest entry in a long-running horror game tradition, in whichiconic works of children’s media are remixed with terrifying twists. This time, it’s early CGI edutainment on the chopping block. The story centers on Riley Park, who’s just inherited their reclusive aunt’s old house. As they comb through the attic in search of old memories, they find dusty VHS tapes containing episodes of the titular children’s show,Amanda the Adventurer.
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Featuring the intrepid protagonist Amanda, and her best friend, anthropomorphic sheep Wooly,Amanda the Adventurerquickly engrosses Riley, who notices thatAmanda and Wooly seem to be speaking directly to them, and seem to need their help. Swallowing their fear, Riley presses on through the stack of tapes as they get closer to the heart of the mystery.
Amanda the Adventurerfeatures multiple endingsto its spine-chilling story, so there’s plenty of replay value involved. Its puzzles are like something straight out ofSilent Hill- notice the clock puzzle in the trailer - but with a retro, toyetic twist.Full of nostalgic terror for anyone who grew up during the era of low-poly CGI characters looking directly into the camera,Amanda the Adventureris a horrifying take on the comforting familiarity of children’s TV.
Our Take On Amanda The Adventurer’s Console Release
It’s Never Been A Better Time To Get Into Amanda The Adventurer
Amanda the Adventureris all well and good on PC, butit just makes more sense on consoles to me. Horror games are better on the big screen, when they can be as immersive as possible with the lights dimmed and the doors double-locked.
Besides that,the action ofAmanda the Adventurerlargely takes place on a TV monitor. I distinctly remember, as a child, being convinced that there were real people inside the TV, playing out the scenes I watched, then sitting and waiting whenever I turned it off.Amanda the Adventurerpreys on that fear, contrasting the inherent comfort and familiarity of watching kids' shows on your home TV it with the uncanny realization that the characters inside can see you, too.
Plus,there’s anAmanda the Adventurersequelon the way. From the brief teaser that’s been revealed thus far, it looks to be much the same as the first game. So if you want to go into the sequel prepared, now’s a good time to get a handle on the original - and with console releases coming soon, you’re no longer limited in how you decide to play it. For a multitude of reasons, there’s never been a better time to get intoAmanda the Adventurerthan this October 10, when it comes to Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
