Grab a free Steam key for AILA, the new survival horror FPS that's a perfect warm-up for Resident Evil Requiem

There's something about dark, winter nights that makes them perfect for horror games. Perhaps it's the fact that, by 4pm, the streetlights are casting eerie shadows across the sidewalk, tempting your imagination to run wild. Or maybe it's those cold nighttime breezes that tickle the back of your neck and make your hairs stand on end. In the grim darkness of winter (whether it's this millennium or the 41st), anything feels possible. So, if you feel like getting into the mood and scaring yourself to death, Fireshine Games' new survival FPS, AILA, is perfect for you.

Described as a "psy-tech horror adventure," AILA casts you as a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed game tester, who's just got a new job. Partnered with an AI assistant called, you guessed it, AILA, you're tasked with testing videogames that get progressively more terrifying. Blurring the lines between reality and virtuality, you slowly struggle to separate fact from fiction, which isn't great when you're being chased by everything from zombie creatures with axes to monstrous aliens.

Similar to other survival horror games like Resident Evil and Amnesia, you'll have to solve puzzles, outwit your enemies, and manage your resources carefully if you're going to survive. As you fill AILA in on your nightmarish ventures and darkest fears, she'll craft different worlds that are specifically designed to ruin your day. If you can imagine a brand of horror, AILA is going to throw it at you in style.

To celebrate its launch, we're giving away ten Steam keys to ten lucky winners; think of it as an early Christmas gift from us. All you have to do is enter via the widget below for a chance to win. Note that you only have until Monday December 18 at 2am PST / 5am EST /  10am GMT / 11am CEST to get your entry in. We'll contact all of the winners via email.

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So, if you're looking for something to terrify your family with this Christmas, or you just want to fill the gap before Resident Evil Requiem, AILA seems like the perfect choice. If you want to support the devs and grab a copy, you can pick it up on Steam at 20% off ($23.99 / £19.99) until Tuesday December 9.