Netflix adds Conjuring horror game, available October 13 with phone controller

Netflix is bringing supernatural mystery to its games lineup with The Conjuring: Unspoken, launching October 13th as an interactive paranormal investigation tied to the popular horror film franchise.

Gameplay and mechanics#

Players adopt the role of demonologist Francesca Noakes, searching the historic Red Lion Inn in England—a location with a reputation for paranormal activity—to uncover the truth behind its ghostly disturbances. The experience combines choice-driven storytelling with ghost-hunting tools: you'll wield an electromagnetic field reader, infrared thermal camera, and spirit box to hunt for otherworldly evidence.

The game's dual-screen design sets it apart. Your TV displays the virtual environment while your smartphone becomes the primary controller, letting you scan for supernatural clues using the handheld devices available to your character. The infrared camera, for example, reveals heat signatures that might pinpoint cold zones linked to spectral presences.

Who created it#

Supermassive Games, the studio behind narrative-driven horror titles like The Quarry and Until Dawn, developed the title. The studio is currently navigating significant challenges: it announced planned layoffs of up to 75 staff members in August, with reports confirming that more than 70 employees would be departing.

Viewer familiarity expected#

Netflix recommends having watched the Conjuring films before playing, noting that the game includes appearances by familiar characters whose backstories will enhance the experience—though new players can still enjoy the standalone narrative.

Part of Netflix's gaming push#

The Conjuring: Unspoken follows June's launch of Unhinged, another horror title developed by Night School Studio. Netflix subsequently closed Night School in August, signaling shifting priorities in how the company manages its gaming division.