The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
The lineup from Kinetic Publishing, an indie label by the developers of Phasmophobia, includes Sam Barlow’s next game.
by Jay Peters
Aug 12, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.
Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher from the development team behind the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, just hosted its first games showcase, and it includes five ambitious new titles set to release in 2027 and 2028.
Perhaps the most significant announcement from Kinetic’s show is that it’s publishing the next game from Telling Lies and Immortality creator Sam Barlow, titled Precognition. (Barlow previously revealed the game as “Project C.”) Like other Barlow titles, Precognition will feature FMV-sequences and nonlinear storytelling. Here’s the setup:
Players take on the role of Diana, a woman who discovers she can receive...
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