A Star Trek horror game is just wild enough to work, but not the one Bloober Team is making
Bloober Team has announced development of a Star Trek horror game, marking an unexpected pairing of the renowned science fiction franchise with the Polish studio’s dark psychological horror sensibilities. The upcoming title will feature Bajoran Starfleet officer Ro Laren as a playable character, bringing an established Star Trek character into the horror genre.
The combination of developer, genre, and intellectual property has surprised industry observers. Star Trek has historically been associated with science fiction exploration and adventure rather than horror experiences. The announcement comes as the franchise has been significantly underutilized in gaming over recent years, with only a small number of well-regarded game adaptations in its history.
Bloober Team, known for titles including Layers of Fear and Medium, brings its signature approach to psychological horror to this major IP. While the studio’s expertise in horror could offer a genuinely fresh creative direction for Star Trek, the tonal departure from the franchise’s established identity has generated skepticism about whether horror represents the most appropriate genre for exploring this property.