The Best Horror Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : The Drifter added at rank #17.
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The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication (2024)

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

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • thriller
  • first-person
  • conspiracy
  • stealth
  • walking-simulator
  • psychological
  • mind-bending
  • multiple-endings
  • cinematic
  • drama
  • puzzle
  • atmospheric
  • mystery

12

Saturnalia (2023)

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78
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4

A Single-Player Survival Horror Adventure: play as a cast of characters exploring an isolated village haunted by an ancient ritual—but beware, its labyrinthine roads will change each time you lose all your characters.


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • mystery
  • maze
  • third-person
  • rogue-like
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • lovecraftian

13

In Sound Mind (2021)

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86
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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!


What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • 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

14

Home Safety Hotline (2024)

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

Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.


  • horror
  • fmv
  • typing
  • 1990s
  • text
  • fiction
  • lovecraftian
  • lore
  • point-and-click
  • mythology
  • comedy
  • interactive
  • historical
  • simulation
  • alternate

15

Fear the Spotlight (2023)

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85
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Fear The Spotlight is a third-person survival horror adventure with a PS1 inspired visual style. After a séance goes wrong, you have to solve puzzles, hide from monsters, and search an empty school for your missing friend.


  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • story
  • psychological

16

Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition (2020)

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88
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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.

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

17

The Drifter (2025)

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A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.


  • point-and-click
  • thriller
  • pixel
  • horror
  • modern
  • adventure
  • story
  • mystery
  • manipulation
  • supernatural
  • investigation
  • noir
  • time
  • controller-support
  • sci-fi

18

Split! (2022)

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92
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Linux Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox 360 Playstation 3 psp PC Windows Android

A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure.

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  • platform
  • horror
  • precision
  • puzzle
  • typing
  • 2.5d
  • atmospheric
  • fiction
  • interactive
  • terminal
  • contemplative
  • dual-player
  • 2d
  • psychological
  • simulation

19

STASIS: BONE TOTEM (2023)

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85
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Playstation 4 j PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Navigate through a massive underwater base, complete intricate puzzles, and solve an ancient secret concealed at the bottom of the ocean. Stunning visuals, a music score by Mark Morgan, a screenplay written by a Hollywood ace, voice acting by veteran actors, and a gripping storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat.


  • horror
  • isometric
  • point-and-click
  • sci-fi
  • submarine
  • fmv
  • spine-tingling
  • adventure
  • 2.5d
  • puzzle
  • conversation
  • investigation
  • story
  • open-minded
  • cinematic

20

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (2022)

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82
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Android Mac OS Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Uncover a sinister plot in OXENFREE II: Lost Signals as you navigate the mysterious town of Camena. With engaging characters, a captivating story, and your choices shaping the narrative, this game promises a thrilling adventure. Use your walkie talkie to tap into ghostly signals and manipulate time. Will you save the future or ignore those in need? The choice is yours.

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What we like:
  • Engaging characters
  • Captivating story twists
  • Excellent dialogue system
  • Satisfying conclusion
  • Beautiful art style
What could be improved:
  • Minimal presence of other characters
  • Time travel aspect lacks impact
  • Easy to miss side stories

  • supernatural
  • horror
  • narrative
  • cult
  • mystery
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • choices
  • interactive
  • story
  • local
  • exploration
  • graphic

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