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Hangler

Hangler is a short survival horror game in which you are tasked with exploring the depths of a long abandoned mine finding the emitter, a strange crystal emitting radiation that's believed to exist at the very…

7 February 2026

Hangler is an indie, released 7 February 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Hangler is

Hangler was released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity 6.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Hangler is a short survival horror game in which you are tasked with exploring the depths of a long abandoned mine finding the emitter, a strange crystal emitting radiation that's believed to exist at the very bottom of the frozen caves. You will of course not be alone down here, there's a species of "Hanglers" that have made their home in these tunnels, guarding the emitter. They are usually stationary unless triggered, doing so is not recommended. Beat seeds, unlock new ways to play, and be fast.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Hangler launched on 7 February 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Cairn and Mewgenics.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Cairn, Mewgenics.

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When did Hangler come out?
Hangler was released on 7 February 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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