Irina "Zemlia" Sukhanova Fear is the most potent emotion in humans. Some are afraid of the dark, some of the unknown, while others fear losing a loved one the most. These emotions make us alert and produce adrenaline. This is precisely why horror games are so popular.
Everyone has their own fears, which is why we have compiled a selection of different games that will terrify you. In this selection, we have tried to avoid projects where players are threatened by banal screamers and monsters trying to eat you. These projects emphasize a terrifying atmosphere and the unknown.
Alan Wake 2
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The famous writer Alan Wake faced the embodiment of his fantasies when the horrors of his books came to life. He managed to expel the evil but became a prisoner of darkness himself. In the sequel to the cult thriller, Alan will try to escape from the world of darkness after 13 years of captivity.
Supermassive Games projects
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Supermassive Games studio has given us many interactive cinema horror games. The Dark Pictures series continues to be supplemented with new projects with unique stories, live actors, and a terrifying atmosphere. The fate of the characters will depend on your actions, so be careful in your choice of phrases and options. Your inattention can kill everyone.
The Medium
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The Medium is a quest and psychological horror that will scare you not with monsters, but with the unknown and human vices. The main character Marianne can see the afterlife, inhabited by the souls of the deceased, their thoughts, and secrets. While investigating a murder, Marianne will have to delve into this afterlife, and believe us, it can scare you to the core.
Layers of Fear
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Often the horror lies not in the surrounding world but in our consciousness. If the mind is sick, then horror acquires new power. In the game Layers of Fear, you will learn the story of a mentally ill artist who strives to complete his masterpiece. In his role, you will need to explore a vast mansion that holds many creepy secrets and can change in the artist's inflamed imagination.
Phasmophobia
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A very interesting project in the spirit of TV shows and movies about supernatural forces. You are a hunter for various evil spirits. Each call requires proper preparation. This game is almost a simulator, and each monster requires its approach, equipment, and action plan. It's worth noting that the game emphasizes the cooperative mode, where each gamer will perform their role. The addition of VR support will scare even the most steadfast player.
Resident Evil Village
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The popular Resident Evil series frightens not only with monsters. The creepy creatures are just a tool here to guide the player and keep them tense. What truly terrifies here is the atmosphere. In Resident Evil Village, everything that happens induces panic and oppression, and the vampires led by Lady Dimitrescu make you constantly hide and experience genuine fear.
SOMA
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Who am I? A philosophical question that can be terrifying. In the stunning psychological horror SOMA, this question will continuously swirl in your head. And with each minute, more questions arise. Your character will wake up in a creepy, desolate place where something horrifying clearly happened. It becomes even scarier when you realize you're not alone.
Amnesia: The Bunker
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An enclosed space can be scary even without monsters, but when they appear, real panic ensues. In Amnesia: The Bunker, you have to explore a bunker from World War I. Initially, your main enemies will be darkness and the oppressive atmosphere of a place where many soldiers died. But later, something beyond your wildest imagination will emerge. And it will try to kill you.
Dead Space
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The iconic horror game has returned on an updated engine. Isaac's story touched the hearts of millions of players. An ordinary engineer faces the horrifying force of an alien artifact. Dead Space frightens not just with monsters but also with the creepy atmosphere of a confined space. You and a handful of survivors will be prisoners of the ship "USG Ishimura", drifting in the cold darkness of space.
Five Nights At Freddy's
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It might seem like this game got here by accident, but it didn't. Yes, Five Nights At Freddy's scares you with loud screams and sudden appearances of creepy toys, but there are many more levels of fear. The mere anticipation of the toy attacks is far scarier than their actual appearance. Peering into the cameras, you'll feel such tension that you'd want to quit the game and never launch it again.
There are countless horror games. One could compile a top 100 or even more. We've tried to list iconic games of the genre in various directions, so everyone can find their fear here. What games would you recommend for Halloween?
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