DreadXP
American horror video game publisher specializing in indie horror titles. Operating brand: DREAD XP (also styled 'DreadXP'). Headquartered in **Los Angeles, California, United States** per dreadxp.com press kits ('Publisher: DREAD XP Los Angeles, CA'). **FOUNDING:** Established **September 2019** as the horror gaming division of **Epic Pictures Group** (a US film distribution / horror media company that operates the horror website Dread Central, the AVOD channel DreadTV, and the all-horror film label Dread) per Wikipedia 'Epic Pictures Group': 'In 2019, Epic Pictures started the horror gaming site DreadXP, with a focus on editorial...'. Per Grokipedia: 'Building on this foundation, Epic Pictures introduced DreadXP in 2019 as a horror gaming division, emphasizing reviews, podcasts, and original...'. **2020 PUBLISHING DIVISION LAUNCH:** Per Indieactivity: 'In 2020, DreadXP began a video game publishing division with the launch of...' the **Dread X Collection** anthology horror series — DreadXP's signature flagship anthology format collecting short horror games from multiple indie developers. Anthology entries continue through 2022+ (latest entries May 20 2022 release announcement per Instagram). Self-described as 'a leading independent horror games publisher' (per dreadxp.com 'About'). Recent published titles include Heartworm. Parent: Epic Pictures Group (not yet in Atlas — parent=None per rule 27 pending Epic Pictures Group Atlas representation). MobyGames: 14 'Published by' credits. Moby record: 'DreadXP'. 2026 UPDATE: **partnership with Paramount Game Studios** announced (per GamesPress: 'Premier Horror Games Publisher DreadXP and Paramount Game Studios…'); upcoming slate includes **Creepshow** (with developer PHL Games, based on the TV series), **Dread Delusion**, **Heartworm**, newly revealed **VILE** (explore-a-computer horror, per dreadxp.com home) and the tactical turn-based JRPG-inspired **Entropy** (Steam publisher page tagline 'The best in horror, 2026'); runs the annual **Indie Horror Showcase** (launched 2023 with The MIX, third annual edition 2025); sister company of horror media site Dread; Epic Pictures Group origin stands.
- Type: Publisher · Buyer
- Headquarters: United States
- Activity taxonomy (by shipped credits): Publishing, Localisation services
- Credited games in the group: 12
Partners proven by shipped credits
- Lovely Hellplace — Development, 2 shared credits, 2022–2026
- Akabaka — Development, 2 shared credits, 2022–2024
- MANGLEDmaw Games — Development, 2 shared credits, 2023–2024
- Allcorrect Group — Localisation services, 2 shared credits, 2023–2025
Latest related news
- Resilient studios stay 30-40% below expected headcount to avoid layoffs (2026-09-15)
- DreadXP Paranormal Activity game cancellation reveals structural flaw in Hollywood IP licensing deals (2026-05-07)
Source: Games Atlas (gamesatlas.app), based on MobyGames credits and Games Atlas analysis. Games Atlas does not estimate revenue or report the performance of individual games. Profile: https://gamesatlas.app/companies/dreadxp