Unlike movies, horror games offer an additional factor that will really scare you: they are interactive, and you control the main character. Thus, you don’t watch the spooky journey through the story as a spectator but as the main protagonist.
Horror games – A selection of TOP games that will scare you
The horror hit Outlast will keep you awake at night
The horror game genre is diverse, and there are plenty of video game titles you won’t want to finish. Among the lineup of scary games, you can also find some well-made browser games that will scare you, but our list won’t cover those. We will focus on console and computer horror games that you won’t want to finish – and you might want to check your underwear while playing them. The five games listed below offer a gaming experience that rivals the scariest movies, with the main feature being that you are not just a mere spectator but the main actor, directly affected by the horror atmosphere. Well-written stories, terrifying game worlds, and good gameplay connect all the games on our horror list.
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Outlast
This first-person horror gem puts you in the role of a journalist with a camera who has to explore an old asylum. Old doesn’t mean empty, and the secrets you gradually uncover are breath-taking and give you goosebumps. Outlast excels in building tension and telling a spooky story, with the horror atmosphere present in every corner. As a journalist, you are not a hero, so expect sneaking and running away from terrifying patients instead of fighting.Alan Wake 2
It took 13 years for us to see the sequel to the successful game Alan Wake, but the return of the most beloved game writer did not disappoint. The gloomy atmosphere grabs you by the throat right from the start, and its grip only gets stronger. The game Alan Wake 2 offers a fantastic story set in a well-crafted world with good graphics. This psycho-thriller quickly draws you into its twisted plot. The question remains, can you last until the end?Alien: Isolation
The Alien franchise has been adapted into games several times, but it was Alien: Isolation that truly captured the scary atmosphere. The survival gameplay is nerve-wracking and raises blood pressure so much that some players couldn’t finish the game at all. Here, your task is not to defeat the Alien but to survive and sneak through the story. This is a quality game that is a must-play for every horror lover.Layers of Fear
The game Layers of Fear is somewhat different. It’s not as action-packed as the other games on our list, but it still gave us chills. As a nameless artist, you return home only to find an empty house. Large abandoned mansions are inherently creepy, and as you gradually uncover pieces of the story, you realize that you are suffering from madness. This means a changing physical world – was that table on the other side when I last passed through? Where did those doors go? What am I painting these pictures with? Is it… blood?Resident Evil 7
A triumph of the popular video game series. That’s how Resident Evil 7 could be described, the latest installment of one of the most successful action survival horror games. The first-person perspective adds to the already dark atmosphere, bringing the protagonist’s fear even closer to you. Can you escape the house of the twisted Baker family? The game is difficult not only because of its horror aspect, but ammo is never enough, and boss fights are rarely won on the first try.Frequently asked questions
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