Games are nominated at the discretion of the jury. The production team’s advice is that any game released since the cut off for the previous year’s awards qualifies as long as it fits the appropriate category.

This can include games released in prior years, but with a major re-release that makes it accessible to a wider player base.

Live service games with ongoing support are also eligible where they qualify for the given categories.

Members of our jury will consider games that they are aware of and have played.

Developers or publishers may opt to send jurors copies of their game in order to encourage them to consider it, and we make the jury public for this very reason – allowing especially smaller developers to ensure their game is seen.

However, there is no formal submission process for the awards and it remains a decision for the individual juror to take on which games they nominate based upon their own opinions and preferences.

The jury must make all their nominations by Wednesday 26 November ready for the official nomination announcement on Friday 28 November.

Games released too late for consideration by the jury can be considered for The Horror Game Awards 2026.

Yes, you can! Watch this space for the opportunity to sign up as an official co-streamer!

Anyone can co-stream the show, but official co-streamers who sign up by the deadline will get an exclusive brand pack of images and assets.