1. Outlast
Outlast is a first-person survival horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, you play as investigative journalist Miles Upshur as he explores the dark and twisted corridors. With no weapons to defend yourself, you must rely on your wits and stealth to survive.
2. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a psychological horror game that will leave you feeling terrified. You wake up in a mysterious castle with no memory of who you are or how you got there. As you explore the castle, you encounter supernatural creatures and must solve puzzles to uncover the truth.
3. Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 is a classic horror game that is known for its atmospheric and psychological terror. You play as James Sunderland as he searches for his deceased wife in the eerie town of Silent Hill. The game’s haunting visuals and chilling soundtrack will keep you on the edge of your seat.
4. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a first-person survival horror game that takes the series back to its roots. Set in a dilapidated plantation mansion in Louisiana, you must navigate the dark and dangerous environment while avoiding grotesque creatures. The game’s immersive VR mode makes it even more terrifying.
5. P.T.
P.T. is a playable teaser for the cancelled game Silent Hills, but it stands on its own as a terrifying experience. You find yourself trapped in a looping hallway, with each pass becoming more disturbing and intense. The game’s clever use of sound and visuals will leave you feeling unsettled.
6. Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game that captures the tension and fear of the original Alien movie. You play as Amanda Ripley as she searches for answers about her mother’s disappearance on a space station. The game’s intelligent alien AI will keep you constantly on edge.
7. Until Dawn
Until Dawn is an interactive horror game that plays out like a slasher film. You control a group of teenagers who are being hunted by a masked killer. The choices you make throughout the game will determine who survives and who meets a gruesome end.
8. Dead Space
Dead Space is a sci-fi horror game that takes place on a derelict spaceship infested with grotesque creatures. You play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer who must fight to survive and uncover the secrets of the ship. The game’s strategic dismemberment mechanic adds a unique twist to the horror genre.
9. Layers of Fear
Layers of Fear is a psychological horror game that explores the mind of a disturbed painter. As you navigate through his ever-changing mansion, you uncover the dark secrets of his past. The game’s atmospheric setting and mind-bending visuals will keep you on the edge of your seat.
10. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is a virtual reality horror game that will make your heart race. Set on a haunted roller coaster, you must shoot your way through hordes of monsters while trying to survive the terrifying ride. The game’s immersive VR experience makes it a must-play for horror fans.
