The Scariest Horror Games for the Halloween Season
Halloween season is upon us, so we decided to look at some of the scariest games out to get you in the October mood. Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, October is a great excuse to dive into a survival-horror. Check out our top picks for horror games this season.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Amnesia: The Dark Descent may have been out for years, but last month Frictional Games added a 'hard mode' to give new life to the survival-horror. The unique puzzles, level design and atmospheric gameplay makes Amnesia: The Dark Descent one of the best survival-horror titles of the decade.
Until Dawn
Developed by Supermassive Games and released in 2015, Until Dawn is a truly unique survival horror for so many reasons. Until Dawn uses a 'butterfly effect' system of decision making where players must make hundreds of decisions in their attempt to keep all of the characters alive throughout the night. Riddled with jump-scares and heart-stopping moments, Until Dawn is a top pick for the October season.
The Inpatient
Developed by Supermassive Games, The Inpatient is a prequel to the aforementioned 2015 horror-survival title, Until Dawn. A Playstation VR exclusive, The Inpatient takes players on a first-person adventure through an asylum, where you must witness and avoid the horrors within the walls of the asylum. If you're looking to be scared, The Inpatient is a psychological-horror that won't disappoint.
Outlast / Outlast 2
Both Outlast games have been famed for their terrifying nature as genuinely frightening horror games. Shot through a camera, it brings the 'found-footage' style into the gaming world. The nature of this gives players limited scope of their environment, making the whole adventure a lot more unnerving. Check out the Outlast 2 trailer below:
The Evil Within
Tango Gamework's The Evil Within was a unique journey that kept players guessing the whole game. With terrifying enemies, no phobia was left alone as developers made sure there was a scare for every player in the game. The fluid and ever-changing atmosphere also made for a complex storyline that moulded around the gameplay. The Evil Within is a horror game that blends atmosphere, horror and the storyline seamlessly.
Bloodborne
Developed by FromSoftware, Bloodborne puts a horror twist on a dark, gothic Victorian universe. Beasts grown from a blood-borne plague that is ravaging the world of the game, players must push past these obstacles to stop the plague and discover it's source. Released in 2015, Bloodborne is a game of critical acclaim and was nominated as Game of the Year by many publications.
There is no better time of year for horror games, and the titles on this list are sure to not disappoint. Let us know what horror games are your top picks for the halloween season.
