Game Pass Just Finally Got One of the Best Horror Games in Years

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*Mouthwashing* has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X, and is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Its console release ahead of Halloween brings Wrong Organ’s psychological horror game to new players, following its rise to cult status after debuting in 2024.

The roughly three-hour story follows a cargo ship crew stranded after an asteroid crash, with dwindling resources and growing distrust. It builds tension through claustrophobia, strained relationships and revelations about the crew’s past, rather than relying on jump scares; the article advises players to heed its content warnings.

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In short

  • *Mouthwashing* has arrived on consoles and Xbox Game Pass.
  • The three-hour horror game follows a stranded spaceship crew.
  • Its psychological horror builds through distrust and past revelations.

How this story developed

  • 2 hours ago Wrong Organ’s psychological horror game *Mouthwashing* has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X, and is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
  • 2 hours ago *Mouthwashing* has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X, and is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Its console release ahead of Halloween brings Wrong Organ’s psychological horror game to new players, following its rise to cult status after debuting in 2024.

Explained simply

Mouthwashing is a psychological horror game made by the independent studio Wrong Organ. It follows the crew of a cargo ship after an asteroid crash leaves them stranded with limited supplies.

The story focuses on how isolation and pressure affect the crew, whose relationships grow more strained as their situation worsens. The game is known for unsettling themes and depictions of distress, so its content warnings can help players decide whether it is right for them.

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