Terror Comes to PAX East With First Playable Demo for Paranormal Activity: Threshold
Shaun M Jooste 
If you’re heading to PAX East this year and have been waiting for a truly terrifying hands-on experience, Paranormal Activity: Threshold is bringing exactly that. The upcoming horror title will feature its first playable demo at the DreadXP booth during the event, giving fans an early taste of what promises to be one of the most immersive horror games in development.
The demo will be available from March 26th to 29th at PAX East 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Visitors can find it at booths 13109 and 15108, where DreadXP will showcase the game following its earlier teaser reveal during the 2025 Indie Horror Showcase.
This marks a major milestone for the project, as it is the first time players will be able to directly experience the unsettling world inspired by the Paranormal Activity franchise. With anticipation already building, the demo is expected to draw strong attention from horror fans attending the event.
From found footage to interactive horror
Paranormal Activity: Threshold brings the iconic horror franchise into a fully interactive format. Developed by Brian Clarke of DarkStone Digital, the game builds on the tension and dread that made the original films so effective, translating that atmosphere into gameplay.
The story follows Daniel and Jessica Stewart, a couple documenting the renovation of their first home. What begins as an exciting new chapter quickly turns into something far more disturbing as they uncover strange markings and hidden objects within the house.
As the couple digs deeper, they begin to realise that they are not alone. The presence within the home grows stronger, turning their documentation into a record of escalating terror. Players will experience this descent firsthand, uncovering clues while trying to survive the unknown forces surrounding them.
What players can expect from the demo
The upcoming demo at PAX East will give attendees their first opportunity to explore the mechanics and atmosphere of the game. Built with a strong focus on immersion, the experience is designed to replicate the fear and uncertainty of the films in an interactive setting.
Players stepping into the demo can expect:
- A deeply immersive, first-person horror experience
- Environmental storytelling that reveals the house’s dark secrets
- Psychological tension driven by atmosphere rather than constant action
- Unique scares inspired by found-footage horror techniques
- A narrative-driven experience focused on discovery and survival
The demo aims to showcase how the game balances storytelling and gameplay, offering a glimpse into the larger experience planned for its full release on PC via Steam.
The creator behind the fear
Brian Clarke, the developer behind DarkStone Digital, is no stranger to crafting unsettling horror experiences. His previous title, The Mortuary Assistant, became a breakout success in 2022, gaining millions of players and a strong reputation within the horror gaming community.
Clarke’s approach focuses heavily on atmosphere, tension, and psychological fear rather than relying solely on traditional jump scares. This design philosophy has helped his previous work stand out, creating deeply memorable and often unpredictable horror experiences.
With Paranormal Activity: Threshold, Clarke is expanding on everything he learned from his earlier projects. By combining his expertise with the established legacy of the Paranormal Activity franchise, the game aims to deliver something both familiar and refreshingly new for fans of horror.
A franchise that continues to evolve
Since the release of the original Paranormal Activity film in 2007, the franchise has become a defining force in modern horror. Its found-footage style and grounded approach to supernatural terror helped reshape the genre and inspired numerous films that followed.
Over the years, the series has expanded through multiple sequels, each adding new layers to its eerie universe. Now, with Paranormal Activity: Threshold, the franchise is taking another step forward by entering the gaming space in a meaningful way.
This transition allows fans to move beyond watching the horror unfold and instead become part of it. By placing players directly inside the experience, the game offers a new way to engage with the franchise’s signature tension and fear.
A must-see horror experience at PAX East
Paranormal Activity: Threshold is shaping up to be one of the standout horror titles to watch. With its first playable demo arriving at PAX East 2026, fans finally have the chance to step into its terrifying world and see what lies within the Stewart home.
For those attending the event, visiting the DreadXP booth will be an opportunity to experience the game before its official release. As excitement builds around the project, this early demo could offer a clear look at what might become the next major hit in indie horror gaming.
With its blend of immersive storytelling, psychological tension, and franchise legacy, Paranormal Activity: Threshold is poised to deliver an experience that horror fans will not want to miss. Check out our online bookstore for more terrifying stories.
