Which Horror Game Should You Play Based On Your Favorite Horror Movie Trope?

There is never a bad time to cuddle up on the couch and have an all-day horror movie marathon. There are endless types of horror movies, such as religious horror, slasher, or ghost movies, and a few famous tropes that people love, like “Final Girl” or “Found Footage.” Horror movies are a guilty pleasure we all love to indulge in.

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There are great horror video games out there as well. Some follow tropes and mimic what makes our favorite horror movies great, while others find their own path. Stick around to find out which horror game you should play based on your favorite horror movie trope.

10 Final Girl Trope

Resident Evil Series

The Final Girl trope is when the female lead of a movie survives to the end, against all odds. Usually the Final Girl has to go through a lot in order to succeed, including watching her friends die, or facing various enemies. Some examples of this are Alien, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Ready or Not.

If Final Girl is your number one trope, you should play the Resident Evil series. Some of the best Final Girls are Claire Renfield and Jill Valentine. The first game in the series is about solving murders that seem to be cannibalistic suicides and while each game has its own plot, they are connected.

9 Jump Scare Trope

Outlast

Jump scares are one of the most common tropes in horror movies. A jump scare is exactly what it sounds like, a moment in the movie that is scary enough that it makes you jump. Some movies have one or two moments like this, but other movies like The Conjuring and Hereditary have consistent jump scares throughout the movie.

If you’re a sucker for jump scares, you’ve got to play Outlast. It has great scares and is full of disturbing scenes. The game surrounds a journalist who is stuck inside a psychiatric hospital. He faces horrifying patients as he solves puzzles and tries to escape.

8 Found Footage Trope

Blair Witch

The Found Footage trope is a unique way to create a movie. It’s when the movie is being told through cut footage that happened to be “found” and put together. Some movies are almost entirely found footage, while others just have moments of found footage. An example of this is the Paranormal Activity movies.

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Blair Witch is the perfect video game for this trope. It’s a survival horror game based on the Blair Witch movies. The game surrounds a detective who is searching for a missing boy and requires that you use a camera and phone to find clues.

7 Cursed Artifact Trope

Apsulov: End Of Gods

Some movies surround a cursed artifact, such as a doll or a piece of jewelry. In these movies, usually the protagonist has to break the curse on he artifact, or find a way to escape its grasp. Some examples of this are Annabelle and Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.

If you’re a big fan of cursed artifacts, try Apsulov: End of Gods. This Viking horror game houses an artifact, which you find by uncovering secrets throughout the game. The plot surrounds a woman who wakes up in a research facility with no recollection of why she’s there. Plus, there’s awesome Norse mythology and science fiction themes.

6 The “Crazy” Girl

Deadly Premonition

One of the more frustrating tropes is the “crazy” girl. This is when nobody believes the main character, even though she’s completely right. She goes through the movie trying to prove that something is happening to her, but is totally ignored and assumed to be mentally unstable in some way. Gothika and The Girl on the Train are two movies that showcase this trope.

If you love strong women who never give up in the face of adversity, you need to play Deadly Premonition. Deadly Premonition is a horror-mystery game about a detective who is investigating the murder of a young woman. It doesn't mirror the trope exactly, but similar to movies with this trope, you slowly have to uncover clues, connect them to other killings, and prove that you’re correct.

5 Isolation Trope

Silver Chains

The Isolation Trope is exactly what it sounds like. It's when the movie takes place in an isolated area, making it harder for people to escape. Some examples of this are Cabin in the Woods and House at the End of the Street.

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If isolation spooks you, consider playing Silver Chains. Silver Chains is a first-person horror game that takes place in an old abandoned manor. You make your way through the game to discover the dark secrets of the house.

4 Haunted House Trope

Phasmophobia

The Haunted House trope is one that appears in endless horror movies. The house is haunted by a demon, spirit, or unknown entity, and the people who live in the house become its victims. Some fantastic movies with this trope are The Shining and Poltergeist.

Phasmophobia is the perfect game for haunted house lovers. In this game you have to identify the type of ghost that is haunting a house in order to win. You use different tools, weapons and cameras to find clues to identify the ghost before it kills you.

3 Creepy Children Trope

Little Nightmares

The Creepy Children trope is one of the scariest ones. This trope surrounds children that are incredibly scary, possibly related to the devil, and sometimes even possessed. The Shining, The Omen, and The Orphan are all great examples of this trope.

If creepy children spook you, you should try playing Little Nightmares, a puzzle game about a girl who has to escape an underwater vessel. The art in the game is very childlike, and the game is played from a child’s perspective.

2 Religious Horror Trope

Faith: The Unholy Trinity

Religious Horror is an incredibly popular trope. This surrounds religious themes, and oftentimes there are exorcisms and demons involved. Some examples of this are The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Nun, The Exorcist, and Prey for the Devil.

If religious horror makes you scream, check out Faith: The Unholy Trinity. In this game you play as a priest who struggles against demons, cults, and possessions. Your weapon is, of course, a crucifix.

1 Blame Game Trope

Layers Of Fear

The Blame Game trope is a bit more convoluted. It’s when the people in the movie are unaware of whom the bad guy is, and they end up blaming each other while trying to solve the crimes committed. Some examples of this are Bodies Bodies Bodies and the Scream franchise.

If you love the convoluted blame game trope, you’ll adore Layers of Fear. It reveals its story in small pieces, which makes it great for people who aren’t sure who to blame. You play as a painter, and work to figure out his life story.

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