Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a marathon of spine-tingling horror games? Whether you crave heart-pounding suspense, jump scares galore, or a dash of dark humor, this Halloween season has something to terrify everyone. Here’s a look at some of the best horror games releasing this year.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
Fans of the blockbuster A Quiet Place franchise are in for a treat! This standalone story throws you into the terrifying silence-obsessed world as Alex, an asthmatic survivor. Your mission: navigate a treacherous virtual world filled with deadly creatures that hunt solely by sound.
Experience the palpable tension firsthand through a first-person perspective. Every footstep, creaking door, and rustle in the wind becomes a potential death sentence. Prepare to tiptoe through environments laced with booby traps, forcing you to confront every noise with agonizing caution.
Daredevils can even activate microphone noise detection, adding an extra layer of immersion and terror—your silence must be absolute.
Available platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
CROWDED. FOLLOWED.
Prepare for relentless psychological horror in CROWDED. FOLLOWED., where paranoia and anxiety are your constant companions. You’ll frantically flee a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows, desperately trying to stay ahead. Your struggle to survive is amplified by limited stamina, forcing you to carefully manage your inhaler use.
Navigating dark, claustrophobic environments, you’ll scavenge for supplies and dodge the entity’s relentless pursuit. Every encounter will leave you breathless, praying to escape the horrifying fate that awaits.
Available platforms: PC
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The iconic horror franchise comes to life in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This asymmetrical multiplayer horror game pits four survivors against three terrifying killers, each inspired by the film’s gruesome characters.
Survive the night by repairing systems, finding escape routes, and outsmarting your pursuers. The thrill lies in the tense gameplay, where teamwork is key to survival. Can you outwit Leatherface, the Cook, and Johnny?
Available platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Until Dawn (2024 version)
Originally released in 2015, Until Dawn captivated gamers with its interactive storytelling, chilling horror, and impactful butterfly effect gameplay. Now, it returns with stunning, updated graphics and enhancements.
Play as a group of friends stranded on Blackwood Mountain, facing unimaginable horrors. Your choices will determine who lives, dies, and ultimately, your path through the narrative. Experience the thrill of suspenseful decision-making with captivating visuals and gripping stories.
Available platforms: PlayStation 5, PC.
Vampire Therapist
Looking for a horror game with a unique twist?
Dive into
Vampire Therapist, a visual novel that explores mental health through the lens of an immortal vampire seeking to shed his bloodthirsty ways.
Play as Sam Walls, a vampire who has decided to become a modern-day therapist for vampires, learning the art of mental health from a centuries-old vampire mentor, Andromachos.
Experience this heartwarming and hilarious journey, through captivating dialogue and artwork.
Available platforms: PC
Ready to explore terrifying worlds, solve mysteries, and maybe even save lives (or lose them in gruesome ways!), these are just a few picks that’ll make this Halloween truly unforgettable. Dive into these games and have yourself a spooky season.