# Nightmarish Art-Inspired Adventure Games Players Navigate a Disturbing Dream-Like World in 'Scorn' By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorn References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698670/Scorn/) & [inverse](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/scorn-release-date-gameplay-xbox-series-x) 'Scorn' is a [first-person horror adventure game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake) from developer and publisher Ebb Software that's said to take inspiration from the work of artists H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński—who are widely celebrated for their nightmarish creations. With this in mind, Ebb Studios places Scorn players in a beautifully disturbing dream-like universe, which they navigate their way through in a non-linear fashion as they try to make sense of it all. As they explore, players will have the chance to learn new skill sets, and find different weapons and other items that will help them to survive the creatures they encounter. Scorn is expected to launch in 2021, and will be released exclusively on [Xbox Series X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss) and S, and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-video-game-soundscape) Windows. Image Credit: Ebb Software ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nightmarish Art-inspired Adventure Games:** Explore the growing trend of adventure games that draw inspiration from dark and disturbing art, providing players with an immersive and unsettling gaming experience. - **Non-linear Narrative Gaming:** Discover the trend of non-linear storytelling in video games, where players have the freedom to explore and make choices that shape the outcome of the game, creating a truly personalized gaming experience. - **Exclusivity in Gaming Platforms:** Explore the industry trend of video game developers launching their games exclusively on specific platforms, such as Xbox Series X and S, creating a competitive edge for those platforms and driving demand among gamers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** The video game development industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate artistic inspiration into game design, creating unique and captivating experiences that resonate with players. - **Art and Entertainment:** The art and entertainment industry can collaborate with game developers to inspire and contribute to the creation of visually stunning and thought-provoking gaming experiences. - **Technology and Gaming Platforms:** Technology and gaming platform industries can capitalize on the trend of exclusive game releases, fostering partnerships with developers and offering unique gaming experiences to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Atmospheric Horror Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss.md) - [Stylized Third-Person Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-of-midnight.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Contemporary Classic Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-wakes-the-deep.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Psychological Horror Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-chaos.md) - [Iconic Horror Franchise Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellraiser-revival.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Repeated Horror Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchfire.md)