Summary
- Whether you're playing on PC, console, or even mobile, you can get immersed in a vast selection of terrifying cross-platform horror games.
- Titles like Killer Frequency, Little Nightmares, and Phasmophobia offer eerie atmospheres, challenging puzzles, and immersive gameplay.
The horror genre has always been strong in the world of video games. Between popular triple-A titles like Resident Evil and smaller indie games, there's never a lack of quantity. There's also a variety of different types to choose from, whether you prefer your horror first-person, psychological, full of gore, riddled with jump scares, or more.
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PostsThe list goes on, and it might seem overwhelming when you don't know where to start. Though there are many classic horror games that can't be played very easily due to the limitations of the gaming platforms they're on, there are still a lot of great games to choose from that are available on many platforms — old and new.
Updated on October 16, 2024, by PJ Molloy: Want to give yourself goosebumps? We've updated the list with some bone-chilling horror games you can play on a variety of platforms.
14 Killer Frequency
A Spooky Puzzler Inspired By '80s Horror Movies
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Adventure Horror Released June 1, 2023 Developer(s) Team17 Publisher(s) Team17 Platform(s) Meta Quest 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand CollapseSet in the '80s, Killer Frequency is a first-person puzzle game inspired by classic slasher films. When a serial killer strikes the small town of Gallows Creek, it's up to late-night radio DJ Forrest Nash to guide his listeners to safety.
As people call in, you must advise them on how to escape the killer by exploring the radio station and looking for clues. Whether they live or die is in your hands. Featuring an eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and a nostalgic soundtrack, Killer Frequency makes for a satisfyingly spooky and thought-provoking game.
13 Little Nightmares
Face Your Childhood Fears In This Nightmarish Platformer
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Survival Horror Puzzle Platformer Released April 28, 2017 Developer(s) Tarsier Studios Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Stadia Powered by Expand CollapseLittle Nightmares is a surreal horror platformer filled with everything that terrified you as a child. Take control of a young girl named Six, who must escape from a twisted, otherworldly realm called the Maw. Along the way, she must survive a slew of grotesque, monstrous adults, from ruthless cannibals to flesh-crawling kidnappers.
Using a mix of stealth, platforming, and puzzle-solving, you must find a way around the Maw's nightmarish dangers and devilish traps. Atmospheric, immersive, and beyond creepy, Little Nightmares is just as scary and exhilarating now as when it launched.
12 The Letter
A Terrifying Visual Novel Based On Japanese Horror
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Visual Novel Horror 10.0/10 Released July 24, 2017 Platform(s) Android, iOS, PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Developer Yangyang Mobile Publisher Yangyang Mobile Powered by Expand CollapseEasily one of the most underrated horror games ever, The Letter is a terrifying visual novel inspired by Japanese horror films like The Ring. Seven people fall under a curse after entering the haunted Ermengarde Mansion. The perspective switches between all seven characters in a thrilling, non-linear story as they desperately try to survive no matter the cost.
In addition to its blood-curdling supernatural frights, The Letter excels thanks to its diverse cast of likable, three-dimensional characters. The plot explores themes about mental health management, LGBTQ+ acceptance, and many other topics that are sure to tug at the heartstrings. Check it out for a spooky yet emotional story.
11 7 Days To Die
Team Up With Friends To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
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Survival Horror Released December 13, 2013 Developer(s) The Fun Pimps Publisher(s) Telltale Games Platform(s) Linux, macOS, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One Powered by Expand Collapse7 Days to Die has so many things packed into it that you can spend hours on. It meshes multiple genres together to give you a first-person, open-world zombie-fighting RPG. There are tons of weapons and equipment you can use to defend yourself against zombies and attributes you can level up when you succeed.
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PostsBut that's not all there is to the game. You have plenty of places to explore in the open world, encountering NPCs with quests for you along the way. You can also farm, craft, and build things to help in your survival. To top it off, friends can join you on your adventure, even on different platforms.
10 Phasmophobia
Hunt Ghosts Through Online Multiplayer
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Survival Horror Puzzle Released October 29, 2024 Developer(s) Kinetic Games Publisher(s) Kinetic Games Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand CollapsePhasmophobia is a haunting horror game you can play with up to three friends, regardless of platform. If you've ever wanted to see what being a ghost hunter is like without any of the effort or potential harm, this game will help you realize that dream. You have over ten haunted locations to explore and different types of equipment with which to hunt ghosts.
The game supports voice chat with friends. You'll need to be careful, though, because the ghosts can hear you talking. This can help you figure out which ghost they are, though you can also actively tick them off for fun if you're prepared for the consequences.
9 Dead By Daylight
Step Into The Shoes Of A Serial Killer
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Horror Survival 8.0/10 Released June 14, 2016 Developer(s) Behaviour Interactive Publisher(s) Behaviour Interactive Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Stadia, Switch, Mobile Powered by Expand CollapseRather than hunting the paranormal, in Dead by Daylight, you're the one being hunted by a ruthless killer. You play as one of four survivors and must coordinate with your fellow players to repair generators while avoiding the killer's grasp. Luckily, if your teammates help you, you won't die the first time you're caught, but the third time the killer plants you on a hook for sacrifice, it's over.
Or, you can play as the killer and chase down survivors. It's a tense game of cat and mouse, and the perks you choose for your character can guarantee your victory or defeat. There are many killers and survivors to choose from, including characters from beloved games like Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Alien: Isolation.
8 The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
A Chilling Zombie Story Based On The Hit TV Show
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Graphic Adventure Horror Released September 10, 2019 Developer(s) Skybound Games Publisher(s) Skybound Games Platform(s) PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mobile Powered by Expand CollapseTelltale Games' The Walking Dead is a treat to play if you're into story-based games with choices to make. The games don't follow the show or comics besides a few cameos and references, so being familiar with them isn't required.
The Walking Dead stands out because every season is filled with dynamic characters whom you'll grow to love or hate. The intense story beats will also make you want to keep going, even when the episodes are over an hour long.
7 Alien: Isolation
Sci-Fi Horror At Its Finest
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Survival Horror 9.0/10 Released October 7, 2014 Developer(s) Creative Assembly Publisher(s) Sega Platform(s) PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, PC, Android, iOS Powered by Expand CollapseAlien: Isolation is one of the classic scary games of the 2010s. Based on the movie series, it's a first-person survival horror set in space. The concept of being trapped in a spaceship with a deadly alien is already scary enough, but the way Alien: Isolation works makes it even more terrifying.
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PostsThe alien's AI is famously intelligent. It can outsmart you at the worst of times and adjust how it works depending on your actions. Even when you have something to defend yourself with, it'll find ways to get past that.
6 Inscryption
A Scary Deck-Building Roguelike
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Roguelike Deckbuilding 9.0/10 Released October 19, 2021 Developer(s) Daniel Mullins Games Publisher(s) Devolver Digital Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5 Powered by Expand CollapseInscryption is an atmospheric horror card game. Needless to say, the premise is unique, but it doesn't just have that going for it. The narrative is captivating, and the ambiance is terrifyingly well done. The card game itself is also challenging but fun, and you'll most likely lose a couple of times before really getting the hang of it.
Inscryption doesn't rely on jump scares to get you. Rather, it lets its story and interactive environment speak for itself. There are a bunch of little puzzles to solve throughout the game as well.
5 Resident Evil 2 Remake
A Timeless Survival Horror Reimagined For Modern Consoles
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Horror Released January 25, 2019 Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand CollapseThe Resident Evil games are nothing new if you're a fan of horror, but the quality of every game varies. The remake of Resident Evil 2 was incredibly well-received by fans, managing to capture what made the original game great while modernizing some other aspects.
It goes to show that games don't need low polygon counts to be scary since the remake does a great job at scaring you with its enemies. There's also Mr. X, who's pretty much an unkillable entity, so running around and murdering everything won't save you in this game.
