Sometimes a new horror game arrives that doesn’t just unsettle you – it gets under your skin in a way you didn’t expect. Saborus, launching now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, is one of those games.
Priced at £12.49, this grim, emotionally charged survival adventure drops you into a slaughterhouse as a terrified chicken fighting for its life. It’s strange, bold, and quietly devastating – and it might just be one of the most unusual horror releases of the year.
A Horrifying Twist On The Predator-Prey Dynamic
While most horror games empower you with weapons or supernatural strength, Saborus takes everything away. You are fragile. Small. Hunted. The slaughterhouse workers, the machinery, even the genetically warped creatures lurking in the dark – they all want you dead.
The setup draws influence from classics like Resident Evil, but the tone hits closer to the haunting empathy of Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee. We reviewed Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty years ago and called it “a remarkable addition to the Xbox One library… buy it. Immediately.”
That sense of escape-against-all-odds is very much alive here, only this time the fear cuts deeper because you’re not a hero – you’re dinner.
Stealth, Fear And A Slaughterhouse Full Of Secrets
Rather than leaning on jump scares, Saborus builds tension through sound, pacing, and the oppressive environment. Conveyor belts rumble like approaching monsters. Steel doors howl in the distance. Footsteps feel thunderous when you’re a feathered target.
With no combat tools to rely on, your beak becomes surprisingly important – poking switches, nudging objects, and interacting with the environment one tiny action at a time. Outrunning workers and dodging machinery becomes a nerve-shredding loop of trial, error, and frantic improvisation.
You’ll encounter grotesque experiments and genetically warped beasts – grim mascots of a corporation gone too far. These encounters feel less like boss fights and more like revelations about the cruelty behind the scenes.
Key Details At A Glance
- Priced at £12.49
- Available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC
- Play as a terrified chicken navigating a deadly slaughterhouse
- No combat – pure stealth, puzzle solving and survival
- Atmosphere inspired by Resident Evil and Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
- Features genetically modified horror creatures and relentless factory workers
Saborus Might Be The Most Unconventional Horror Game Of 2025
By combining stealth, emotional storytelling and a premise that flips survival horror on its head, Saborus stands out as a bold indie release with something to say. It’s unsettling, atmospheric, and unlike anything else on modern consoles right now.
You’ll find it on the usual digital storefronts now, playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam). Here’s your Xbox Store link.
Saborus Description
Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers.
