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Vampire Survivorsisnt exactly a horror game, despite the name.
But its gothic aesthetic and endless hordes of monsters make it a good choice for Halloween gaming.
To say more would risk spoiling the experience, so well leave it at that.
Metroidis one of the oldest and most beloved series in gaming.
Its a must-play for Nintendo Switch owners.
Dead by Daylightis something known as an asymmetrical multiplayer game, because the teams are uneven.
That line includesBloodborne, the 2015 PlayStation exclusive set in a world of H.P.
Lovecraftinspired cosmic mythology and gothic horror.
TryGhostbusters: The Video Game, which is essentially a direct sequel to the originalGhostbusters 2.
The remastered version available on modern consoles is well worth a trip down memory lane.
ItsStranger Thingsvibe gives it wide appeal, and its visuals, music, and writing are all top-notch.
That doesnt quell its spookiness, though.
The Quarryhas a traditional horror setup: Teenage summer-camp counselors have to survive a night filled with supernatural attackers.
Any of the characters might live or die by the end, depending what you do.
Developer Supermassive Games previous entry,Until Dawn, is also highly recommended.
The story is intriguing and the setting is uniquely atmospheric.
Phasmaphobia(2020; PC)
Play if you want:Goofy co-op horror with friends.
Its hilariously janky, but undeniably fun.
The Evil Withinand its sequel are largely traditional survival-horror games created byResident Evilseries creator Shinji Mikami.
Both games are worth playing, but start with the original.
The Forest(2018; PC, PlayStation 4)
Play if you want:Open-ended survival-horror.
Unlike many of the other survival-horror games on this list,The Forestis relatively open-ended.
You scavenge and craft to survive while dodging the local cannibal population.
Its atmospheric and spooky, plus you’re free to play by yourself or with friends.
Devotion(2019; Mac, PC)
Play if you want:Psychological Taiwanese horror.
Eventually, developer Red Candle Games self-publishedDevotiononline, where its available now.
The seventhResident Evilgame is, paradoxically, the perfect starting point for the legendary gaming franchise.
The fun continues in the more recentResident Evil Village, which concerns a coven ofdominatrix-y vampires.
ButGTFOstands out for its sheer, terrifying difficulty.
Because the worst will definitely happen.
Alienfans need look no further thanAlien: Isolation.
The creature stalks you intelligently, and this game pushes horror-stealth to its limits.
Theres even an iOS version for those who like gaming on the go.
The game got an expansion and a sequel, and a third entry is due out soon.
Dead Spaceis one of the best survival-horror games ever made.
The original has never been surpassed, though.
