The Best Horror Games

Update, : Bramble: The Mountain King added at rank #18.
1

Dead Space (2023)

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Android PC Windows Xbox 360 Xbox One

Step into the boots of Isaac Clarke in Dead Space, a nerve-wracking sci-fi horror game. Battle hostile creatures, uncover dark secrets, and repair a malfunctioning mining ship. With stunning visuals, immersive audio, and an enriched storyline, this remake will keep you on edge.


Pros:
  • Immersive sci-fi horror
  • Enhanced graphics and sound
  • Deeper story elements
  • Additional side missions
  • Improved gameplay mechanics
Cons:
  • Too easy for seasoned players
  • Too similar to the original

  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • remake
  • sci-fi
  • shooter

2

DREDGE (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Embark on a unique adventure in Dredge, a game that combines fishing and Lovecraftian horror. As a fisherman, you'll catch fish, complete quests, and unravel mysteries. Upgrade your boat and equipment to face the dangers that lurk in the shadows. With captivating visuals and audio, you'll be immersed in this meticulously crafted universe.


Pros:
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Captivating Lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Variety of fish and quests
  • Upgradable boat and equipment
  • Meticulously crafted universe
Cons:
  • Quests can be repetitive
  • Lack of depth in gameplay mechanics
  • Shallow storytelling

  • horror
  • inventory
  • fishing
  • mystery
  • sailing
  • exploration
  • management
  • simulation
  • psychological
  • lovecraftian
  • open-world
  • relaxing
  • rpg
  • grid

3

In Sound Mind (2021)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Venture into the eerie depths of your own mind in In Sound Mind, a psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Solve mind-bending puzzles, confront terrifying bosses, and unravel a well-written story all set to an atmospheric soundtrack. Brace yourself for unexpected twists and even moments of humor. And hey, you can pet a cat!


Pros:
  • Intriguing psychological horror theme
  • Engaging puzzles and unique boss fights
  • Well-crafted story blended with gameplay
  • Atmospheric soundtrack by The Living Tombstone
  • Moments of humor to lighten the mood
Cons:
  • First person platforming could be improved
  • Some plot details introduced too late
  • Backtracking and lack of clear direction can be frustrating
  • Gunplay and melee combat need refinement

  • horror
  • psychological
  • first-person
  • puzzle

4

Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village (2023)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Playstation 4 Xbox Series X l resident evil 4 Nintendo Switch

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.


  • remake
  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • cult
  • stealth
  • zombies
  • inventory
  • tps
  • action
  • combat
  • classic

5

Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Mac OS Linux Xbox Series X

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • pixel
  • dark
  • anime
  • psychedelic
  • psychological
  • satire
  • puzzle
  • humor
  • blood
  • horror-comedy
  • dystopian
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings

6

Resident Evil Village: Cloud (2022)

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83
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Xbox One Xbox Series X stadia Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

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  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • first-person
  • zombies
  • puzzle
  • inventory
  • boss-fight
  • shooter
  • vampire
  • action
  • crafting
  • werewolves
  • boss
  • gothic

7

Resident Evil 4 (2023)

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Android PC Windows Xbox One

Experience the horror-survival genre at its finest with Resident Evil 4. As agent Leon S. Kennedy, you will be on a mission to save the President's daughter from a mysterious cult in a secluded European village. The modernized gameplay, updated graphics, and reimagined storyline add new life to this classic game. With terrifying locals to fight, it's a world where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect. Get the Deluxe Edition, and you get extra DLC packs, making the experience even more immersive.


Pros:
  • Satisfying gunplay
  • Thorough exploration with a lot of treasures and challenges
  • Reimagined segments with expanded areas
  • Improved handling of companion character Ashley
  • All-time action great with a balance of tension and cheesiness
Cons:
  • Controls may feel heavy
  • Dodging system can be frustrating
  • Over-explaining story elements detracts from the horror
  • Time limits for ranking rewards can be difficult to achieve without rushing through the game

  • survival-horror
  • zombies
  • horror
  • remake
  • shooter
  • inventory
  • action
  • boss-fight
  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • classic

8

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

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  • horror
  • quick-time-event
  • narrative
  • interactive
  • war
  • military
  • choices

9

Gylt (2019)

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Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One stadia

In the haunting world of GYLT, you'll face your deepest fears while solving intricate puzzles. Search for your missing cousin in a twisted town, hiding from or outsmarting terrifying creatures. With a gripping story and a chilling soundtrack, this game will keep you on edge, making you question reality.


Pros:
  • Unique gameplay
  • Engaging story
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Smooth performance
Cons:
  • Combat needs enhancement
  • No jumping ability

  • stealth
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • survival-horror
  • narration
  • emotional
  • supernatural
  • hidden-object
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • multiple-endings
  • action-adventure
  • story

10

Resident Evil Village (2021)

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Xbox Series X (IOS iPhone) ps1 vr2 Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 stadia Mac OS PC Windows

Resident Evil Village is a terrifying horror game that takes you on a journey through a snowy village overrun by deadly supernatural creatures. As Ethan Winters, you'll have to use all your wit and skill to survive and uncover the dark secrets of the town. You'll encounter familiar faces and new foes in a game that is equal parts action and terror. With stunning visuals and a gripping storyline, Resident Evil Village is a must-play for fans of the genre.


Pros:
  • Smooth and polished gunplay
  • Excellent balance between combat and exploration
  • Visually stunning environments with charismatic antagonists
  • Addition of third-person perspective in DLC enhances replay value
  • Fun action sequences while still maintaining horror aspect
Cons:
  • Linear weapon progression leaves older weapons useless
  • Some segments feel too short
  • Dialogue can be cheesy and poorly delivered

  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • zombies
  • inventory
  • shooter
  • remake
  • action
  • first-person
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • cooperative

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