A Full List of the Best Horror Video Games Ever
Horror games are a genre that has always fascinated me. The care and detail that goes into making them can be outstanding. Most of them, however, are short, simple, and short-lived. However, there are a few out there which truly stand out from the crowd. I used this list to find the absolute best horror games of all time.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is without a doubt one of the best horror games ever created. You take on the role of Daniel, who awakens alone in a large, gloomy castle. He has no memory of anything and is constantly uncovering notes in the castle that serve as clues. Meanwhile, he is being pursued by an unknown force and must struggle for both his life and his sanity.
In a somber, dark, and unpleasant environment, Amnesia: The Dark Descent delivers unexpected moments of fear. The scary apparition attacks again just when you think you’re safe. In the game, you can’t truly fight the attacking monster; you can only run away or hide from it. This defenselessness and pure fear of being caught make the very special tension in Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is without a doubt one of the best horror games ever created. You take on the role of Daniel, who awakens alone in a large, gloomy castle. He has no memory of anything and is constantly uncovering notes in the castle that serve as clues. Meanwhile, he is being pursued by an unknown force and must struggle for both his life and his sanity.
In a somber, dark, and unpleasant environment, Amnesia: The Dark Descent delivers unexpected moments of fear. The scary apparition attacks again just when you think you’re safe. In the game, you can’t truly fight the attacking monster; you can only run away or hide from it. This defenselessness and pure fear of being caught make the very special tension in Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Outlast is a first-person survival horror game, similar to Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Outlast is divided into two parts. Both of these games provide a terrifying gaming experience. You play a journalist in the first half of Outlast who wants to investigate the events at a remote psychiatric hospital. A horrific and violent nightmare awaits him there. Outlast 2 follows another journalist as he attempts to free his wife from a terrible cult.
In both parts, the hero is pursued by evil several times. However, the only way to get out of this is to hide or run. Outlast is the best pick for you if you want terrible horror and an interesting narrative.
Outlast is a first-person survival horror game, similar to Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Outlast is divided into two parts. Both of these games provide a terrifying gaming experience. You play a journalist in the first half of Outlast who wants to investigate the events at a remote psychiatric hospital. A horrific and violent nightmare awaits him there. Outlast 2 follows another journalist as he attempts to free his wife from a terrible cult.
In both parts, the hero is pursued by evil several times. However, the only way to get out of this is to hide or run. Outlast is the best pick for you if you want terrible horror and an interesting narrative.
You play detective Edward Pierce in the horror adventure Call of Cthulhu who is trying to solve the murder of a family. In the course of his investigation, he finds that the god Cthulhu is on the point of reviving, which must, of course, be avoided.
The detective gameplay in Call of Cthulhu is similar to those of the Sherlock Holmes games. A role-playing-style dialogue system allows you to collect clues and engage in several dialogues. There’s also a talent tree to help you improve your abilities. The horror components are restricted to the atmosphere and classic Cthulhu themes, with little emphasis on jump scares. Edward’s breathing quickens and his field of vision narrows when he is terrified, which can be dangerous.
You play detective Edward Pierce in the horror adventure Call of Cthulhu who is trying to solve the murder of a family. In the course of his investigation, he finds that the god Cthulhu is on the point of reviving, which must, of course, be avoided.
The detective gameplay in Call of Cthulhu is similar to those of the Sherlock Holmes games. A role-playing-style dialogue system allows you to collect clues and engage in several dialogues. There’s also a talent tree to help you improve your abilities. The horror components are restricted to the atmosphere and classic Cthulhu themes, with little emphasis on jump scares. Edward’s breathing quickens and his field of vision narrows when he is terrified, which can be dangerous.
The horror adventure Until Dawn is only available on the PlayStation 4, but it’s one of the must-haves there. The plot follows eight young people in a mountain hut and is beautifully staged in terms of graphics, but the gameplay is as excellent.
The protagonists go off on a weekend excursion to the mountains, but they quickly find themselves in front of a strange murderer and face several unexplained events. Until Dawn’s gameplay focuses on exploring the environment, uncovering clues, and Quicktime events. There aren’t any fights. But here’s what makes this game unique: As the story progresses, you will have power over each of the characters and will be able to make decisions that will affect the story’s ending. These have a direct impact on the plot’s development and the characters’ survival.
The horror adventure Until Dawn is only available on the PlayStation 4, but it’s one of the must-haves there. The plot follows eight young people in a mountain hut and is beautifully staged in terms of graphics, but the gameplay is as excellent.
The protagonists go off on a weekend excursion to the mountains, but they quickly find themselves in front of a strange murderer and face several unexplained events. Until Dawn’s gameplay focuses on exploring the environment, uncovering clues, and Quicktime events. There aren’t any fights. But here’s what makes this game unique: As the story progresses, you will have power over each of the characters and will be able to make decisions that will affect the story’s ending. These have a direct impact on the plot’s development and the characters’ survival.
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is a PlayStation 4 VR horror experience based on the horror movie Until Dawn. The gameplay is reminiscent of a ghost train ride: you’ll be driven through seven different levels in classic rail shooter style, and you’ll be able to use pistols and other weapons to send various monsters to the afterlife. It makes Until Dawn: Rush of Blood an interesting horror game for PlayStation VR owners.
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is a PlayStation 4 VR horror experience based on the horror movie Until Dawn. The gameplay is reminiscent of a ghost train ride: you’ll be driven through seven different levels in classic rail shooter style, and you’ll be able to use pistols and other weapons to send various monsters to the afterlife. It makes Until Dawn: Rush of Blood an interesting horror game for PlayStation VR owners.
The Medium was published as a next-gen exclusive in early 2021 and garnered nearly consistently good reviews. From a third-person point of view, you play Marianne as she wanders around an abandoned holiday resort on mysterious tracks. The Medium has a unique feature: you may play passages in not one, but two worlds at the same time! Because you can’t complete some challenges any other way, your journey will repeatedly bring you to parallel to this world into the hereafter.
The Medium was published as a next-gen exclusive in early 2021 and garnered nearly consistently good reviews. From a third-person point of view, you play Marianne as she wanders around an abandoned holiday resort on mysterious tracks. The Medium has a unique feature: you may play passages in not one, but two worlds at the same time! Because you can’t complete some challenges any other way, your journey will repeatedly bring you to parallel to this world into the hereafter.
We’re in 1944 in Italy, and Martha is no longer alive. Your body has been discovered on the Ufer. You take on the role of Martha’s younger sister Giulia, who must not only avenge her sister’s death, but also figure out how it happened. During World War II, you dedicated yourself to the search for the truth. The Italian voice output and the atmospheric soundtrack ensure a high level of immersion.
We’re in 1944 in Italy, and Martha is no longer alive. Your body has been discovered on the Ufer. You take on the role of Martha’s younger sister Giulia, who must not only avenge her sister’s death, but also figure out how it happened. During World War II, you dedicated yourself to the search for the truth. The Italian voice output and the atmospheric soundtrack ensure a high level of immersion.
While the survival horror genre did not begin with the Resident Evil franchise, it is its most well-known example. The horror video game is based on events in Raccoon City, where humans were infected with a virus and evolved into zombies as a result of the infection. The game was created in Japan and is known as Biohazard, which translates to “biological danger.” In every part of the game, the idea of biological weapons and viruses converting humans into zombies and monsters is prominent. Resident Evil is divided into seven parts, each of which has been expanded by spin-offs.
Resident Evil 7 had the potential to be a disaster, a clumsy, forced remake of a beloved series that left fans screaming for Resident Evil 6’s bombastic horror. Resident Evil 7, on the other hand, is a success, drawing wisely on the finest horror films of the previous 20 years.
The transition to first-person action provides some VR chances, but it also brings the horror up close and personal – grimy, seductive things in a world that you’ll remember for a long time once you’ve explored it. But arguably the most ingenious trick is how Resident Evil 7 makes everything seem. The vaults have the same sense of unsettling calm; ammo feels desperately low, and the boss fights have just the right mix. It’s a tight, intelligent horror game that’s considerably superior to what most fans had hoped.
While the survival horror video games genre did not begin with the Resident Evil franchise, it is its most well-known example. The horror video game is based on events in Raccoon City, where humans were infected with a virus and evolved into zombies as a result of the infection. The game was created in Japan and is known as Biohazard, which translates to “biological danger.” In every part of the game, the idea of biological weapons and viruses converting humans into zombies and monsters is prominent. Resident Evil is divided into seven parts, each of which has been expanded by spin-offs.
Resident Evil 7 had the potential to be a disaster, a clumsy, forced remake of a beloved series that left fans screaming for Resident Evil 6’s bombastic horror. Resident Evil 7, on the other hand, is a success, drawing wisely on the finest horror films of the previous 20 years.
The transition to first-person action provides some VR chances, but it also brings the horror up close and personal – grimy, seductive things in a world that you’ll remember for a long time once you’ve explored it. But arguably the most ingenious trick is how Resident Evil 7 makes everything seem. The vaults have the same sense of unsettling calm; ammo feels desperately low, and the boss fights have just the right mix. It’s a tight, intelligent horror game that’s considerably superior to what most fans had hoped.
Although The Evil Within 2 is a sequel, previous knowledge is not required. You take on the role of ex-cop Sebastian Castellanos once again. He previously believed his daughter Lily was dead, but she had been stolen. As a result, he goes out to save his daughter.
You explore an open game environment in The Evil Within 2 rather than a limited area like the mental hospital in the first game. The game features a city that is separated into many parts. What makes this game unique is that you may choose whether to play in third-person or first-person perspective. The gameplay is similar to Resident Evil in that you explore the area, seek ammo, solve puzzles, and fight enemies.
Although The Evil Within 2 is a sequel, previous knowledge is not required. You take on the role of ex-cop Sebastian Castellanos once again. He previously believed his daughter Lily was dead, but she had been stolen. As a result, he goes out to save his daughter.
You explore an open game environment in The Evil Within 2 rather than a limited area like the mental hospital in the first game. The game features a city that is separated into many parts. What makes this game unique is that you may choose whether to play in third-person or first-person perspective. The gameplay is similar to Resident Evil in that you explore the area, seek ammo, solve puzzles, and fight enemies.
Bloodborne is an action RPG, but there’s no doubt that it’s a horror game. The world of Yharnam, inspired by Gothic and Victorian architecture and fought against Lovecraftian enemies, is nothing short of terrifying. Blood spurts from enemies with each slash, and bosses range from giant spiders to electrified, skull-faced behemoths. The game’s mysterious story is even supposed to be a never-ending nightmare.
Developer From Software has retained their knack for skillful enemy placement in Bloodborne, making the game more frightening. You’ll rarely spend more than an hour without an unexpected enemy arriving and causing a little heart attack as you smash your way out of danger. However, you won’t always be able to, and the terror of finding your lost Blood Echoes (souls) and hordes of opponents becomes as terrifying as the world itself once again.
Bloodborne is an action RPG, but there’s no doubt that it’s a horror game. The world of Yharnam, inspired by Gothic and Victorian architecture and fought against Lovecraftian enemies, is nothing short of terrifying. Blood spurts from enemies with each slash, and bosses range from giant spiders to electrified, skull-faced behemoths. The game’s mysterious story is even supposed to be a never-ending nightmare.
Developer From Software has retained their knack for skillful enemy placement in Bloodborne, making the game more frightening. You’ll rarely spend more than an hour without an unexpected enemy arriving and causing a little heart attack as you smash your way out of danger. However, you won’t always be able to, and the terror of finding your lost Blood Echoes (souls) and hordes of opponents becomes as terrifying as the world itself once again.
Pathos-II, an abandoned, dark research station at the bottom of the sea, is located deep under the waves. Simon Jarrett regains consciousness at this research station. He mostly comes across horrific scenes, dead, and individuals who are only alive because of technology. You’ll be hunted and attacked by scary animals as you try to explore the mysterious research station. You can only get away from these animals if you run quickly enough or locate a safe place to hide.
An abysmal, mysterious, and depressing undersea world characterizes the mood of Soma. What awaits the player once Pathos-fate II is decided is so dreadful that it will most likely follow you for a long time.
Pathos-II, an abandoned, dark research station at the bottom of the sea, is located deep under the waves. Simon Jarrett regains consciousness at this research station. He mostly comes across horrific scenes, dead, and individuals who are only alive because of technology. You’ll be hunted and attacked by scary animals as you try to explore the mysterious research station. You can only get away from these animals if you run quickly enough or locate a safe place to hide.
An abysmal, mysterious, and depressing undersea world characterizes the mood of Soma. What awaits the player once Pathos-fate II is decided is so dreadful that it will most likely follow you for a long time.
Carrion isn’t your typical horror game. Simple visuals and brief flashbacks to the past are used in this Metroidvania. After you’ve begun the game, you’ll immediately realize what it’s all about: eating your prey – people. You control a red, undefinable creature that collects and eats screaming victims with tentacles and sharp teeth.
You not only eat people on your trip, but you also destroy anything that gets in your path, as characterizes a true monster. Shimmy from the ladder to ladder or lightbulb to lightbulb satisfies your bloodthirsty hunger. For a difference, Carrion is set in a dark atmosphere where you are the hunter rather than the hunted.
Carrion isn’t your typical horror game. Simple visuals and brief flashbacks to the past are used in this Metroidvania. After you’ve begun the game, you’ll immediately realize what it’s all about: eating your prey – people. You control a red, undefinable creature that collects and eats screaming victims with tentacles and sharp teeth.
You not only eat people on your trip, but you also destroy anything that gets in your path, as characterizes a true monster. Shimmy from the ladder to ladder or lightbulb to lightbulb satisfies your bloodthirsty hunger. For a difference, Carrion is set in a dark atmosphere where you are the hunter rather than the hunted.
In Layers of Fear, you take on the role of an artist who gradually loses his mind. From a first-person perspective, you explore the artist’s scary villa. The terrible background of the main character, who suffers from mental illness and alcoholism, becomes increasingly obvious.
In the game, you meet a variety of frightening people, and it appears that something is wrong in the house. The line between reality and the artist’s imagination is getting increasingly blurred. For art lovers, this horror game is strongly recommended. Paintings by well-known painters such as Rembrandt and Goya often appear in Layers of Fear.
In Layers of Fear, you take on the role of an artist who gradually loses his mind. From a first-person perspective, you explore the artist’s scary villa. The terrible background of the main character, who suffers from mental illness and alcoholism, becomes increasingly obvious.
In the game, you meet a variety of frightening people, and it appears that something is wrong in the house. The line between reality and the artist’s imagination is getting increasingly blurred. For art lovers, this horror game is strongly recommended. Paintings by well-known painters such as Rembrandt and Goya often appear in Layers of Fear.
You can play as either the killer or one of the four survivors in the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight. To prevent the survivors from escaping, the murderer uses traps and weaponry. The survivors can win the game by fixing generators that unlock the exit gates. A procedurally generated map based on one of the seven-game world templates is used to play the game.
For “Stranger Things,” a Dead by Daylight version with the same name has also been produced. In this edition, you may play as the murderer Demogorgon as well as two new survivors, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington, in addition to the original characters.
You can play as either the killer or one of the four survivors in the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight. To prevent the survivors from escaping, the murderer uses traps and weaponry. The survivors can win the game by fixing generators that unlock the exit gates. A procedurally generated map based on one of the seven-game world templates is used to play the game.
For “Stranger Things,” a Dead by Daylight version with the same name has also been produced. In this edition, you may play as the murderer Demogorgon as well as two new survivors, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington, in addition to the original characters.
Little Nightmares is a horror-themed jump-and-run game. In it, you play Six, a small child who is being held captive in the so-called Maw. Your goal is to get out of there. Compared to its surroundings, Six is very small, making even chairs and other everyday objects look unusually large. Along the path to freedom, you’ll face several weird monsters who are out to stop you.
Little Nightmares 2 takes off where the first left off, but you’re not alone this time! New scary levels packed with riddles and sinister characters await you in the role of the small child Mono. Six, the character from the first installment, is also present as your friend and will help you.
Little Nightmares is a horror-themed jump-and-run game. In it, you play Six, a small child who is being held captive in the so-called Maw. Your goal is to get out of there. Compared to its surroundings, Six is very small, making even chairs and other everyday objects look unusually large. Along the path to freedom, you’ll face several weird monsters who are out to stop you.
Little Nightmares 2 takes off where the first left off, but you’re not alone this time! New scary levels packed with riddles and sinister characters await you in the role of the small child Mono. Six, the character from the first installment, is also present as your friend and will help you.