Psychological horror fans may be in for a treat, as Steam has the highly praised indie gems The Black Within and The Green Light available for just $2. While Steam is often known for putting games on a deep, deep discount during its Summer Sale, it seems like some developers are getting ahead of the coming rush.
Horror gaming is in a fantastic place in 2026. This year has already seen the release of Resident Evil: Requiem, which fans and critics claim is one of the best RE games yet. Additionally, Supermassive Games is back with Directive 8020, which has been a treat for fans. Additionally, there are some huge horror titles on the horizon, including Silent Hill: Townfall later this year, and Resident Evil: Veronica in 2027. But before fans get to those, they should definitely check out some of the smaller horror projects on Steam.
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Two Indie Horror Gems Are Bundled Together for Just $2 on Steam
While fans await the upcoming Silent Hill: Townfall and Resident Evil: Veronica, they can pick up The Black Within and The Green Light by developer Waleedzo for a bundled price of just $2. Fans should be aware that the individual games are not discounted separately; instead, players need to purchase both games at once from the Waleedzo Games – Complete Collection on Steam, which is 80% off from its original $9.99 USD price. Players can also find The Black Within and The Green Light at the same discounted price on Itch.io or GOG if they prefer DRM-free alternatives, and they don’t have to buy them as a bundle. Additionally, GOG states that The Black Within will be available at this discounted price until July 9, while The Green Light‘s sale ends on June 24.
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The Black Within was released in 2024, being the first game published by developer Waleezdo. Described as a single-player first-person psychological horror game, The Black Within is set in 2007, with players taking on the role of failed musician Laila Rose, who sells her soul to the devil for money. Waleezdo states that an average playthrough takes about 70 minutes to complete, which is perfect for this game’s current price. Steam reviews currently give this game a “Very Positive” score, with fans noting that the atmosphere and narrative are the game’s strong points.
Meanwhile, The Green Light is Waleezdo’s follow-up to The Black Within, this time featuring a main character who is fed up with his mundane, dead-end job and life when a voice on the radio offers him his freedom if he goes to a distant lighthouse. An average playthrough of The Green Light takes about one hour, according to the game’s GOG page. The Green Light holds a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, with both games being hits with gamers who enjoy Silent Hill-style stories about tortured characters finding redemption through a psychological horror narrative.
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Both of these bite-sized indie horror gems should be well worth the $2 spent and curb that survival-horror craving that’s building after Summer Game Fest. The Black Within and The Green Room won’t take up much time and are easily completed in one gaming session, making them perfect holdover games before the Steam Summer Sale starts next week.
