The Best Horror storytelling Games for Xbox One - Page 3

Update : Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus added at rank #48.
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Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow (2023)

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PC Windows j Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch

In this puzzle platformer, you will embark on a touching journey through the surreal world of a person's mind as a young Griffin and his faithful bear, Birly. Overcome challenges, avoid traps and defeat enemies to help the man find peace.


  • platform
  • puzzle
  • emotional
  • surreal
  • horror
  • 2.5d
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • cute
  • psychological
  • dark
  • adventure
  • action-adventure
  • colourful
  • fantasy

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Moons of Madness (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.


  • horror
  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • reality
  • lovecraftian
  • supernatural
  • respective
  • buy-to-play
  • fantasy-adventure
  • mythology
  • sci-fi
  • alternate
  • construction
  • story
  • mars

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Noel the Mortal Fate (2018)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

This is a story about the revenge of a girl who lost her arms and legs to a devil... Noel The Mortal Fate is a charismatic adventure game, now available worldwide on Steam in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese with seasons 1 - 7 available now in one package.


  • rpgmaker
  • horror
  • anime
  • lgbtq
  • visual-novel
  • story
  • rpg
  • psychological
  • cute
  • 2d
  • dark
  • adventure
  • puzzle

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Beyond Hanwell (2024)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows

Explore Westminster, London on a journey to the ruins of Hanwell. Fight with whatever you can find or use the environment to defend yourself against an ever increasing scourge of Anomalies.


  • horror
  • immersive
  • psychological
  • survival-horror
  • first-person
  • dark
  • open-world
  • atmospheric
  • shooter
  • post-apocalyptic
  • realistic
  • story
  • gore
  • fps
  • combat

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Remorse: The List (2022)

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

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.


  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • first-person
  • gore
  • shooter
  • psychological
  • violent
  • open-world
  • fps
  • dark
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • 3d
  • story

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The Darkest Tales (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.


  • dark
  • platform
  • horror
  • metroidvania
  • emotional
  • action-adventure
  • character
  • magic
  • surreal
  • first-person
  • hack-and-slash
  • supernatural
  • story
  • fantasy
  • cute

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Teacup (2020)

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

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. You play as the titular Teacup, a shy and introverted young frog who loves drinking tea and reading. The day before she is to host a tea party at her house, she realizes she is completely out of tea, and thus must venture into the woods around her to find the herbs she needs to restock her pantry. During your adventure you will meet the charming inhabitants of the forest. Some are talkative, some are grumpy, but all of them will lend you an ear on your adventure. Explore this gorgeous watercolor world filled with friendly animals, playful minigames, puzzles, and beautiful, calming wilderness.


  • nonlinear
  • scroller
  • cute
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • relaxing
  • horror
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • coffee
  • story
  • non-linear
  • funny
  • 2d

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Control: AWE (2020)

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

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.


  • supernatural
  • horror
  • story
  • narrative
  • tps
  • boss-fight
  • third-person
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • action-adventure
  • combat
  • action
  • fight
  • puzzle

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Control (2020)

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

Step into the enigmatic world of Control Ultimate Edition, where you wield otherworldly powers and fight through a shape-shifting building. Unravel a dark, gripping narrative and engage in exhilarating combat, using telekinesis and transformable weaponry to restore order against an otherworldly threat. Discover secrets, earn upgrades, and become the master of this reality-bending adventure!

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What we like:
  • Gripping narrative
  • Innovative combat mechanics
  • Expansive world with hidden secrets
  • Stunning visuals and environmental effects
  • Included DLC enhances the experience
What could be improved:
  • Saves not transferable between console generations
  • Can be challenging for some

  • supernatural
  • story
  • tps
  • shooter
  • third-person
  • metroidvania
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • real-time
  • narrative
  • horror
  • sci-fi
  • action
  • exploration
  • combat

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Red Bow (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 vita Nintendo Switch

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.


  • horror
  • gore
  • psychological
  • dark
  • rpgmaker
  • pixel
  • walking-simulator
  • 2d
  • top-down
  • linear
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • violent
  • replay-value
  • casual

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