Shellshock — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

You are a British WW1 soldier, trapped in an endless looping trench. Releasing Jul 15, 2026.

Jul 15, 2026Horrorby Man the Barricades LtdPrice: N/A
Quick verdict Shellshock is one of the most anticipated upcoming Horror games on Steam, set for Jul 15, 2026. It's on our trending radar ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, it's worth a wishlist.

About Shellshock

You are a British soldier during WW1, trapped in an endlessly looping trench. To get out, you will need to reach the final trench by identifying any anomalous changes that were not there before. Carefully inspect the trench — things may not be as they seem! If you spot an anomalous change, you have something to report. Go Left! If you have nothing to report. Go Right! Shellshock is a short anomaly hunting experience (up to 30 minutes) inspired by liminal spaces and psychological horror. If you correctly Identify any changes in the trench you will progress to the next loop. If you do not correctly identify a change or you think there was a change when there wasn't, you'll go back to trench 0 and start again. Your goal is the reach the final trench and escape. Gameplay There is nothing to report in the first trench. Walk through all following trenches and look for changes. Take your time. Pay attention. Some changes are easy to spot; others are more difficult. The trench is short, but the differences are randomised in each loop — sometimes there are no changes at all. Once you are sure whether there is a change or not, exit using the appropriate door. Features Playtime is around 10–30 minutes depending on difficulty. Difficulty level determines which trench number you must reach to escape. Simple controls: WASD – Move Mouse – Look Shift - Run CTRL - Crouch Controller supported Anomalous changes in the trench will only occur once. Anomalous changes will reset once all anomalies have been identified. Anomalous changes can be manually reset from the options menu. Some changes may include upsetting or graphic content related to themes of war and injury.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
3
Genre
Horror
Developer
Man the Barricades Ltd
Release
Jul 15, 2026
Price
N/A

Should You Play Shellshock?

Who it's for: fans of Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.

You are a British soldier during WW1, trapped in an endlessly looping trench. To get out, you will need to reach the final trench by identifying any anomalous changes that were not there before. Carefully inspect the trench — things may not be as they seem! If you spot an anomalous change, you have something to report. Go Left! If you have nothing to report. Go Right! Shellshock is a short anomaly hunting experience (up to 30 minutes) inspired by liminal spaces and psychological horror. If you correctly Identify any changes in the trench you will progres…

Shellshock is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its Jul 15, 2026 release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or higher · Processor: Intel core i5-6600k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6650 XT · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 7 GB available space · Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Shellshock — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Shellshock release?
Shellshock is set to launch on Jul 15, 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
What kind of game is Shellshock?
Shellshock is a Horror game. You are a British WW1 soldier, trapped in an endless looping trench.
Is Shellshock multiplayer or co-op?
No — Shellshock is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Shellshock on Steam Deck or consoles?
Shellshock runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Shellshock cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are Shellshock's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Shellshock worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Shellshock?
Shellshock is developed by Man the Barricades Ltd.
What games is Shellshock similar to?
Shellshock sits alongside Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.
What platforms is Shellshock on?
Shellshock is available on Windows.

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