The Best Survival-horror Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Directive 8020 added at rank #33.
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Sorry We're Closed (2024)

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

Sorry We're Closed is a nostalgic, single-player survival horror game with rich lore, deep characters and multiple endings. Explore unsettling locations with fixed camera angles. Fight in first person with demonic weapons. Open your Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles.


  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • demons
  • lgbtq
  • third-person

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Crow Country (2024)

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

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…


  • survival-horror
  • park
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • retro

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Conscript (2024)

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

During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles - all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new take on classic survival horror.


  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • historical
  • i
  • war
  • management
  • inventory
  • survival
  • multiple-endings
  • pixel

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The Thing: Remastered (2024)

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

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing


  • survival-horror
  • tps
  • shooter
  • horror
  • squad
  • third-person
  • blood
  • movie
  • aliens
  • thriller
  • psychological
  • meets
  • sci-fi

5

Signalis (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Signalis is a creepy sci-fi survival horror game inspired by classic games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. You play as Elster, an android searching for a lost partner in a dystopian future controlled by a totalitarian regime. With limited resources, you'll explore derelict spaceships and face nightmarish creatures while uncovering a haunting tale of identity, memory, and the terror of the unknown. The game's tense atmosphere, rewarding puzzles, and unsettling music will leave you on the edge of your seat.


What we like:
  • Reminiscent controls of classic Resident Evil games
  • Rewarding puzzles that require thoughtful exploration
  • Crisp weapon effects that could rival AAA games
  • Unsettling music that elevates the anxiety during combat
  • Consistent art direction that shines through every aspect of the game.
What could be improved:
  • Limited inventory space
  • Graphics are not the best and similar to PlayStation 1 graphics
  • Short gameplay for most players, unless aiming for 100% completion
  • Distracting and confusing story that might require another playthrough

  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • dystopian
  • inventory
  • sci-fi
  • puzzle
  • classic

6

Resident Evil Village (2021)

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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.

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What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • Linear weapon progression leaves older weapons useless
  • Some segments feel too short
  • Dialogue can be cheesy and poorly delivered

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

7

Saturnalia (2023)

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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

8

Tormented Souls (2021)

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

Are you brave enough to enter Winterlake Mansion and uncover the truth behind the disappearance of twin girls? Tormented Souls is a spine-chilling survival horror game that combines challenging puzzles, deadly combat, and a haunting atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Manipulate reality and use your wits to outsmart dark forces that will do anything to keep you from succeeding. Are you ready to face your fears and survive the horrors that lie ahead?

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What we like:
  • Pays homage to classic survival horror games
  • Engaging puzzles and challenging gameplay
  • Well-crafted horror elements and suspenseful moments
  • Offers a fresh take on tank controls and fixed camera angles
  • Immersive and memorable OST
What could be improved:
  • Backtracking can be tedious
  • Limited ammunition and manual save system
  • No indicators of what to do next in some parts
  • Voice acting could be improved
  • Lack of developer support and patches

  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • old-school
  • classic

9

Choo-Choo Charles (2022)

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

Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.

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  • horror
  • survival-horror
  • trains
  • open-world
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • hand-drawn
  • dark

10

Dead of Darkness (2025)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.


  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • lovecraftian
  • dark
  • narrative
  • psychological
  • anime

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